SSUET, ICCBCS sign MoU

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi
(Pakistan News & Features Services)

The Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) and the International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBCS) of the University of Karachi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will provide access to SSUET to the centre’s facilities in the field of research and faculty development.

The MoU was signed on the occasion of a lecture by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, Director, ICCBCS, on the subject of “Science and Engineering for Sustainable Development of Pakistan” at the SSUET’s campus. 

Welcoming the distinguished speaker, the SSUET Chancellor, Jawaid Anwar, said that the development of a country depended on technological advancements made in different areas. 

The new technology with young minds creates a synergy both in knowledge and resource utilization, he said adding that research paves way for inventions and discoveries as evolutionary process cannot continue without research while living style and facilities available today indicate to the revolutionary thoughts. 

“Science and engineering is a new game-changer that enhances economic growth and human development to alleviate poverty. Science and Technology is associated in all means with modernity which is an essential tool for rapid development,” Chancellor Jawaid Anwar emphasized. 

Delivering the lecture, Prof. Dr Iqbal Choudhary said: “Science is an integral part of culture. There is nothing alien about science. It is rather one of the glories of human intellectual traditions. Science is a game changer that helps feed hungry, heal sick and provide other facilities to the mankind.” 

He pointed out that internet has changed the meaning of time and space. Physical distance lost its meaning offering wonderful opportunity for learning, but the greatest tragedy is that despite all these technological and scientific advancement, 80% of humanity has no input in knowledge innovation of today. 

“Knowledge is the basis of socioeconomic development which is no longer dependent on natural resources," he said and added that best asset of nation is creative potential of youth and its capacity to use it. 

He said time demands to unleash the creative talents of our youth, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. Population of Pakistan is around 195 million and 40% of which live below poverty line with highest disease burden. The population may cross over 300 million in 2050. There is inversely relationship between poverty and knowledge. He highlighted the importance of higher education, and said higher education worldwide has moved from the periphery to the centre of national agenda. 

Universities are now seen as crucial national assets in addressing many policy priorities. They provide skilled personnel and credible credentials, contributing to innovation and creativity. The university strikes a balance between research and teaching, yet research-only and teaching-only staff doesn’t fit the basic concept of university and called for greater investment in education and training. 

On the occasion, Chancellor Jawaid Anwar presented the university’s memento to Prof Dr Iqbal Choudhary while Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Syed Jawaid H. Rizvi presented the vote of thanks.

Advanced equipment for brain surgeries comes to AKUH

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi
(Pakistan News & Features Services)

The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Karachi, has become the first health facility to introduce new extraordinarily advanced brain surgery technology to Pakistan and the only hospital outside North America to possess the equipment.

The revolutionary technology, with its highly detailed 3D imaging and robotic positioning system, will transform the way surgeons operate on delicate areas of the brain and radically alter treatment options for patients. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, 

Dr Amin Kassam, Vice President, Neurosciences System Clinical Programme, Aurora Neurosciences Innovation Institute, and Chair, Neurosurgery, Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, USA shared his experience of performing the world's first neurosurgery using this system’s planning, visualization and automated technology in April last year. 

"I have performed perhaps 10,000 brain surgeries in my career and this felt like the first time I had the tools I have always needed. From the first planning stages right up through the surgery itself, we finally had the kind of look inside the patient's brain that previously we could have only dreamed of," he said. 

The system will enable neurosurgeons at the University Hospital to access the deepest parts of the human brain, distinguish between diseased and healthy tissues, and determine the best surgical approach to minimize neurological deficits during complex brain surgeries. 

“This technology enables us to pre-operatively plan, prepare and then perform the surgery,” Dr Ather Enam, Professor of Neurosurgery and Chair, Department of Surgery, AKU, observed.

“The system takes highly detailed images of a patient’s brain and projects it on a screen while a computer guides the path according to the patient's preoperative imaging.” 

For patients, the minimally invasive surgery means safer and more precise surgeries with less complications, faster recovery times and improved health outcomes. 

Synaptive Medical’s President Cameron Piron said that the system is a GPS of sorts for the brain, which gives surgeons a visual representation of the complex structures of the brain. 

“For us, this system is a first step towards the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Neurosciences at AKUH, which will provide comprehensive and quality care for all diseases related to the nervous system and spine,” Aga Khan University’s President Firoz Rasul remarked. 

“Our vision is high quality healthcare covering the entire spectrum from technology and facilities to care,” he added.

10-storeyed new SSUET block inaugurated

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi
(Pakistan News & Features Services)

The newly constructed 10-storeyed academic Block “E” at the Sr Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET), Karachi, was inaugurated on the occasion of Nizami Day observed on April 9.

The block has been named in memory of the university’s Founder Chancellor Engr Z.A. Nizami, who passed away three years ago. 

The block was inaugurated with the cutting of ribbon jointly by senior Aligarian, Mazhar Aslam Zuberi, 

The SSUET Chancellor Jawaid Anwar, Farrukh Nizami, son of late Z.A. Nizami, Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Jawaid H. Rizvi. Mohammed Arshad Khan, General Secretary AMUOBA, Rizwan Siddiqi and others. Later they unveiled the plaque installed at the entrance of the block.

The SSUET Chancellor Jawaid Anwar said that eight floors of the block will be used for academic purposes and faculty offices while upper two floors will have a modern auditorium. 

He pointed out that the foundation stone of the new Block E was laid by former Chancellor Adil Usman in November 2013. 

He sought cooperation of philanthropists to generously donate for the construction of a modern auditorium in this Block as was contributed by senior Aligarhian Engr Bashir A. Malik who got a modern auditorium constructed in Block F. 

The Chancellor said that various steps have been taken and more were underway for the development and up gradation of the university to earn it a highest place in the HEC’s ranking.

Engr Zille Ahmed Nizami remembered

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi
(Pakistan News & Features Services)

The man who developed Karachi to its present day level, worked for promotion of scientific education, carried forward the mission of great educationist and reformer Sir Syed Ahmed Khan and above all a great human being was remembered at a ‘Nizami Day’ function held under the auspices of the Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys Association (AMUOBA) at the campus of Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology on April 9. 

Engr Z A Nizami, who remained the Chancellor of Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) for over 18 years after its establishment, had passed away three years ago, on April 7, 2013. 

The speakers on the occasion paid glowing tributes to Engr Zille Ahmed Nizami, former Director General KDA, former President Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys Association (AMUOBA) and first Chancellor of SSUET who held these coveted positions for record long periods. 

Presided over by the SSUET Chancellor and the AMUOBA President, Jawaid Anwar, the speakers on the occasion included noted scholar Prof Dr Waqar Ahmed Rizvi, Farrukh Nizami, former Chairman BISE Prof Anwar Ahmed Zai and former Director Public Relations KDA Rizwan Siddiqi who in their speeches recalled the services of late Z.A. Nizami as an Administrator, an engineer, an educationist and above all a true flag bearer of the mission of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. 

In his presidential address, Chancellor Jawaid Anwar vowed to take SSUET from its present 20th position, as ranked by Higher Education Commission, to the level of a world class institution. 

He said that those nations don’t survive if they forget their benefactors and so is Mr Nizami who will always be remembered for his outstanding works and services, especially for the cause of education, particularly in the field of science and technology. 

He recalled his long association with Mr Nizami and said he had an outstanding power of decision making. Once he would take a decision it was bound to be executed and this was reflective from his 45 development schemes he launched during his eight-year tenure as DG KDA. 

He said this university came into being as a result of hard struggle by Mr Nizami, late Zakir Ali Khan, late Brig Qamarussalam and the cooperation of AMUOBA who founded Aligarh Institute of Technology (AIT) and it had the distinction of being the first engineering university in the private sector. 

Chancellor Jawaid Anwar recounted the measures which have been taken so far and are being taken for continuous up gradation of SSUET as a part of the AMUOBA’s resolve to carry forward the mission of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. 

He said its positive effects have started surfacing. He said the best step to pay tributes to Mr Nizami and his compatriot Zakir Ali Khan is to carry SSUET to the highest position. 

The AMUOBA”s Vice-President, Anwer Ali, and General Secretary, Mohammed Arshad Khan, were recognized for organizing the Nizami Day. 

In his speech, Prof Dr Waqar Ahmed Rizvi described Mr Nizami an outstanding Administrator who had the ability and capacity to administer the institutions and this can be judged from the 45 development schemes he launched as DG KDA and not a single one planned after he retired. 

He said his life was a continuous struggle and his aim was to make Karachi an ideal society with Civic Center being an icon of his focus and later SSUET being the hallmark of his mission.. He was a kind person and hundreds of poor families today are surviving because of his God-gifted kindness. 

Prof Anwar Ahmad Zai said that Engr Z A Nizami was not a person but a personality and personalities are never forgotten. He said the late Nizami had a close relationship with Silsila-e-Tasawwuf and was a staunch follower of Silsila-e-Nizami.  He said that the establishment of SSUET was the outcome of that very Silsila-e-Tasawwuf. 

Farrukh Nizami recalled his memories about his great father and said that there would be only few people who may be having score of buildings, institutions, roads and structures named after them. He said a book on the life and achievements of his father is ready and will be launched soon. Besides, a postal stamp is also being issued in his memory. 

He said his father was a true reflection of ‘Aligarh Spirit’ which was fully infused in his soul. This Aligarh spirit can be defined in three words “unity, equality and character building” and this was religiously followed by him in throughout his life. 

Rizwan Siddiqi, who remained Director Public Relations KDA, during the DG ship of Mr Nizami, said that Mr Nizami performed the feats in Karachi like that of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. What he gained in Aligarh University, he distributed it here. 

He said Mr Nizami was one of those personalities who never retire and keep performing feats for the welfare of people and SSUET is one such example from where thousands of students graduated and today bringing shine and fame for their homeland. 

On the occasion a beautiful documentary on the life, achievements and an interview of Engr Z A Nizami was also screened and applauded by the audience. 

Later the newly constructed 10-storeyed Academic Block was also inaugurated with the cutting of ribbon by a senior Aligarhian Mazhar Aslam Zuberi along with Chancellor Jawaid Anwar, Abdul asheed Khan, Farrukh Nizami, Rizwan Siddiqi, Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Jawaid H. Rizvi and others.

IGP Sindh stresses for concrete security measures

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi
(Pakistan News & Features Services)

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sindh. A. D. Khowaja presided over a high level meeting regarding revamping of Karachi police and to raise the standards of policing according to the police rules. He also reviewed in details the police measures being adopted for the security of the citizens.

The meeting was also attended by Additional IGP Karachi, Additional IGP CTD/SB, DIG Admn Karachi, DIG CIA, DIG Establishment, DIG Finance, DIG Training, Headquarters, AIG Operation Sindh, AIG Admn CPO and others. 

During the meeting, the IGP remarked that extraordinary measures must be ensured to improve law and order situation by even utilization of available resources and manpower. 

"Police should fulfill their responsibilities while ensuring team work and take action against criminals/terrorists without any discrimination,” he stressed. 

A D Khowaja directed the police to take concrete steps for overcoming crimes and to avert any possible terrorist activity by visible police deployment at crime infested areas and make snap checking system effective. 

He directed that steps should also be ensured to eliminate possible terrorist activities and organized crimes by way of strengthening the Advance Intelligence Collection System. 

"Any information with regard to terrorist activity should be followed without any delay ensuring all necessary security arrangements,” he emphasized. 

The IGP said that extraordinary security should be ensured to protect life and property of citizens, while effective security steps must be adopted at Masajids, Imambargahs, non-Muslims’ worship places, vital installations, important government/semi government offices/buildings and all other public places. 

The IGP also sought a comprehensive proposal/recommendation for practically effective restructuring of Karachi police removing the bottleneck in operations and Investigations policing.

AMUOBA to observe Yaum-e-Nizami

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi
(Pakistan News & Features Services)

The Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys Association (AMUOBA) has chalked out an elaborate programme to observe Yaum-e-Nizami in a befitting manner on April 9. 

The programme will be held at the Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET), Karachi, in memory of Engr Z A Nizami, a former President of the AMUOBA and the founder Chancellor of the SSUET. 

Besides the SSUET Chancellor, Jawaid Anwar, who will be presiding over, the ceremony will be addressed by Prof Dr Waqar Ahmed, Farrukh Nizami, Dost Mohammed Faizi and Rizwan Siddiqi. 

The university’s newly constructed Academic Block "E", named after Engr Z.A. Nizami, who passed away three years ago, will also be inaugurated on the occasion.

Unique features of SSUET Convocation

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi
(Pakistan News & Features Services)

The 19th Convocation-2016 of the Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET), Karachi, held at the Expo Centre earlier this month, had quite a few unique features in its outlook and presentation.

The most distinctive feature of the convocation was that all the speeches were delivered in the country’s national language, Urdu, for the first time in the SSUET’s history. 

The chief guest, Prof. Dr Mukhtar, Ahmed, Chairman, Higher Education Commission (HEC), the SSUET Chancellor, Jawaid Anwar, and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Dr Jawaid H. Rizvi, delivered their addresses in Urdu which created a happy impact, making every one to feel the importance of the national language. 

Another feature which made the convocation different from all the previous convocations was the photo gallery on side walls of the Convocation hall at the Expo Center presenting a soothing outlook of the University. 

Yet another unique feature of the convocation was that this year the graduating students entered the hall to the tune of music.

First phase of Sir Syed Tower inaugurated on Pakistan Day

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi
(Pakistan News & Features Services)

The first phase of the iconic Sir Syed Tower was completed and inaugurated with the soft opening of the offices of the Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys Association (AMUOBA), the promoters of the multi-million rupees and multi-storeyed project.

A ceremony was held to celebrate the occasion in the constructed portion of the Tower, coinciding the Pakistan Day thus making it a historic moment. 

The Sir Syed Tower was described as an icon because of its location in the very heart of the city just opposite the Arts Council of Pakistan and Sindh Assembly, Sindh High Court and Governor House in its vicinity. 

Giving his presidential speech on the occasion, the Chancellor of the Sir Syed University (SSUET) and President of the AMUOBA, Jawaid Anwar, remarked that March 23 enjoyed a great significance in the history of Pakistan when the Pakistan Resolution was passed and as a result thereof an independent homeland for the Muslims of the sub-continent was carved out. 

He highlighted the role of Aligarh Muslim University in the Pakistan movement and recalled the words of Liaquat Ali Khan that if there had not been Aligarh University, Pakistan might not have come to existence. “The former students of the Aligarh Muslim University feel proud for their participation in Pakistan Movement and later in the development and progress of Pakistan.”

Chancellor Jawaid Anwar highlighted the importance of education in the development of nations and said that it was Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, the great visionary and reformer who carried forward his mission in this respect. 

He declared that Sir Syed University is striving for further propagating the very mission of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan because it is our firm belief that muslims can regain their past glories only through educational power. 

He said that first phase of Sir Syed Tower has completed and work on second phase commenced. He referred to a suggestion from the chief guest, Sardar Yasin Malik, and said AMUOBA will consider making use of the Tower for some educational purposes as well. 

He said that AMUOBA is employing all resources to make SSUET the best institution and in this regard the best brains have been included in its Board of Governors. He added that in its recent meeting, the Board constituted a committee which will work how to improve the university’s educational standards. 

He complimented Sardar Yasin Malik for his valuable services in various strata of life and now focusing on the cause of education keeping in view the fact that education guides in solving manifold problems. 

The AMUOBA chief reminded that Sir Syed Ahmed Khan gave the Muslims a new direction and our Association is striving to achieve the cherished objectives of development of education. In this regard he particularly mentioned the expansion of Career Planning department and activation of Quality Enhancement Cell. 

Besides, the SSUET is going to sign a MoU with HEJ Institute of Karachi University for undertaking joint research in the field of bio-medical. At SSUET, he said, the employees’ salaries are being increased along with their medical insurance.

Jawaid Anwar said that in order to increase the university’s financial resources, regular evening classes are being started specially the one for preparing student for CSS examination. Besides courses in BBA and MBA are also being started and increased admissions to be given for Masters and Ph.Ds. 

In his speech chief guest Sardar Yasin Malik lamented that Pakistan’s younger generation had little or no knowledge about the importance of March 23, August 14 and similar other historic days which were being treated as mere holidays. 

“It is high time that everyone, who has love for Pakistan, should give serious thought to this serious issue,” he said adding that credit goes to AMUOBA which not only been maintaining the philosophy behind the creation of Pakistan but today we are sitting under its roof at this iconic project. 

He referred to the unmatched importance of Sir Syed Tower and said no other university or organization had such structure in the heart of the city. 

He suggested that since the Tower is in the heart of the city with every kind of offices all around, it would be appropriate if it is also used for educational purposes for those working in these offices and wanted to seek further education and this location will serve as an easy access to them for the purpose. 

Recalling the glimpses of Pakistan Movement, Sardar Yasin Malik said that if Pakistan had not come into existence, most of us would have been doing modest jobs somewhere. 

“For what we are today here we should be indebted to Pakistan, but we did not recognize its worth and value.” 

He mentioned about his close association with AMUOBA and said it is a big achievement that it is constructing Sir Syed Tower. 

Sardar Yasin Malik said that AMUOBA has adopted a positive approach that it is giving membership to SSUET’s passing out graduates as the number of old students has already reduced. 

In his speech, Prof Dr Waqar Ahmed Rizvi dwelt upon the journey of Pakistan Movement in an eloquent manner while Prof Dr Arshad Syed Karim spoke on Pakistan Resolution and establishment of Sir Syed University. 

The Vice-President AMUOBA, Tariq Sabzwari, paid poetic tributes to the promoters of the SSUET, particularly Zakir Ali Khan and Z.A. Nizami. 

The event was largely attended by senior Aligarhians and people belonging to different walks of life. The ceremony ended with a vote of thanks proposed by AMUOBA's General Secretary Arshad Khan.

Sarfraz Ali appointed SSUET registrar

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi
(Pakistan News & Features Services)

Commodore (Rtd) Syed Sarfraz Ali SI (M) has been appointed as the Registrar of the Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET), Karachi.

He has joined the institution, having carried out his major assignment, the recently held 19th Convocation-2016 of the SSUET, in which he conducted the proceedings. 

Having graduated in electrical engineering from the NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, he did his MS in electrical engineering from the German Armed Forces University Munich Germany. 

He has vast experience of teaching and training. He was Dean of Electrical Engineering Department of the Pakistan Navy Engineering College (PNEC) affiliated with NUST. He has also served as Vice Principal of the College. 

Commodore (Rtd) Syed Sarfraz Ali also has had extensive exposure to project management, having served 35 years in Pakistan Navy and over 11 years in MTC (NESCOM) as Director. 

He has the unique distinction of undertaking and successfully completing the biggest modernization program of naval ships in the whole region. 

While in MTC (NESCOM) he has set up state of the art research centres for R&D and development of systems related to microwave, underwater detection and simulators for various defence applications. 

His research interest is in the field of Telecommunication and Underwater Acoustics. He has been the coordinator of the Underwater Acoustic Chapter of the International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences & Technology (IBCAST), which is held regularly in Islamabad. He is also the President of Navy Housing Scheme (Karsaz).

Over 1,100 graduates awarded degrees at SSUET convocation

By Abdul Qadir Qureshi
(Pakistan News & Features Services)

The Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Prof Dr Mukhtar Ahmed, has said that our younger generation was the custodian of our culture and traditions that our nation always rejoiced. 

“Pakistan is going through a critical phase having challenges to face and now it is their responsibility to develop our country and carry nation forward into new era of development and prosperity,” he said while addressing as chief guest the impressive 19th Convocation-2016 of the Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) at the Karachi Expo Centre on March 19. 

Over 1100 graduates of the university were awarded degrees in engineering disciplines of Computer, Electronics, Civil, Bio-Medical, Telecommunication and Computer Science while top position holders were awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. 

The female graduates clinched most of the top three position with Sadia Ghani Mali, Nimra Khan and Mahrose Fatima bagging gold, silver and bronze medals in Computer engineering; Gul-e-Zahra, Amber Jabeen and Farheen Nasir in electrical engineering; Fiza Burney and Sida Gul having gold and bronze medals in Telecom engineering with Mushtaq Atiq having won Silver medal. 

In Bio-Medical Engineering the Gold went to Rabia Mahmood, Silver to Tehreem Hamid and Bronze to Hira Sohail, while Muhammed Aqeel Ahmed and Kashan Khan won gold and silver in Civil Engineering while Javeria Saleem got silver. 

Mohammed Bilal Waseem and Olas Yaar clinched gold and silver in Computer Science while Syeda Shadab Raza won the silver. 

Dr Mukhtar told the graduates that today we are citizens of an independent country which was achieved with great sacrifices and in this regard a great role was played by the great reformed and educationist Sir Syed Ahmed Khan who highlighted the importance of education for the Muslims of the sub-continent. 

He pointed out that the importance of education cannot be denied and said that big countries considered materialistic development as the source of development, had to acknowledge that real base of human resource which if effectively developed, the nations can carve out their due place in the world. 

The HEC Chairman said that Allah has showered unlimited blessings upon this country which has 60 percent younger population. 

“What was needed is to transform our diamonds (the younger generation) to make them the real assets of the country for tomorrow,” he said adding that the young generation, with their talent, knowledge and devotion can contribute in national development. 

He told the graduates that they have obtained education in an institution which was established after the name of great educationist and reformer Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. 

He said that although there are around 178 universities in Pakistan but still a lot has yet to be done in the education sector, particularly for females and in this regard it is our, your, the society and the country as a whole responsibility to play their due role both in the public and private sectors. He admitted that although the HEC is making efforts towards this end, still a lot is yet to be done. 

Dr Mukhtar was appreciative of the role being played by the SSUET but advised that it is yet to do more. Addressing the faculty member, he called upon them to make greater focus on their students and prepare them for their future responsibilities, with particular focus on their character building keeping in view the dwindling traditions in the society. 

The HEC Chairman called for making greater focus on research and pointed out that there were a lot of big and small problems of the society which needs to be resolved with collective efforts. The research activities should also focus on this aspect so that it had its direct impact on the society. He also touched upon the need for not compromising on quality and for this purpose we will have to come out of game numbers. 

He congratulated the graduates and said that they are a drop in a population of 200 million who reached at this stage of knowledge acquisition. He particularly felicitated the girls and boys who won medals for their outstanding performance. 

He told them that they are future of the nation and they must have a clear vision about the future. "You have to deliver and this would surely bring Pakistan on sound footing,” he said and advised the graduates that when they go home they should kiss the foot of their parents whose sacrifices for them enable them to reach this level and also show gratitude to their teachers because of whom they were here today. 

Earlier in his eloquent address, the SSUET Chancellor, Jawaid Anwer, while extending his warmest congratulations to the graduates, their parents and families laid greater stress on the importance of education and pointed out that because of its importance attached in Islam, the Muslims made matchless achievements. 

Jawaid Anwer, who is also the President of the Aligarh Muslim University Old Boys Association (AMUOBA), while highlighting the significance of education said that it’s the only way to achieve economic and social development besides infusing required discipline in the society. 

The Chancellor said our country is faced with multifarious challenges and our graduates have to prepare themselves to meet these challenges. He said that it was the vision of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan which led to creation of educational consciousness among the Muslims of the sub-continent. 

He said that with reference to education, the convocation played an important role. He told the graduates that they would be joining the elite family of their seniors and hoped that they will not treat graduation ceremony as their departure from university. 

“In fact we look forward for your continued participation in University as alumni. As alumni your feedback would be of high value to us”. 

The Chancellor wished the graduates enormous success in future career assuring that their success will also be our success. While you enter practical life his blessings and best wishes will always follow them. 

The Chancellor said he felt honoured to mention that Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology followed the philosophy of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan the great visionary, great social reformer and educationist. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan contributed immensely for the emancipation of Muslims and renaissance of Islam in the sub-continent. 

In the backdrop of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan’s spirit the AMUOBA sponsored Sir Syed University which is the first engineering university that has been established in the private sector in Pakistan. 

The university has provided adequate environment for learning and doing research work, as well as ample facilities have been provided for co-curricular activities. 

The Sir Syed University is not only imparting knowledge about science, engineering and technology, but it is responsive to advancement in these important fields. In quantitative terms the university started with only 200 students and now it has more than 5,000 students and over 300 highly qualified faculty members. It started with only two technologies and today offering ten technologies. 

He informed that the university has been allotted 200 acres land in Education City where it planned to establish new technologies with facilities for academic and recreational activities. He said that he has formed a Master Plan Committee to prepare master plan for the new Campus. 

Pointing out that the university was fully committed towards education in the field of engineering and sciences, Chancellor Jawaid Anwer said our vision is to transform the university into world-class university and our mission is to turnout world class engineers. 

Earlier in his address and report, the Vice-Chancellor SSUET, Prof Dr Jawaid H, Rizvi said convocation was an academic milestone being a junction of happiness and looking ahead for next phase of life. 

He extended his warm congratulations to the graduates on their arduous but successful accomplishment of this journey of four years at university and also facilitated the parents and faculty for their full support that is indispensable, meaningful to the graduates in their career development. 

He shared an indepth information about this institution of learning and the transformation it went through over two decades during which the university has grown from an enrollment of 200 students in 1994 to over 6,043 students in 2016. 

“We started with just a couple of technologies but now we expanded the programme to 10 new departments. We have plans in hand to further expand University keeping in view the national, international demand and market trend”. 

The Vice-Chancellor informed that university has turned out more than 14,000 graduates so far and with the progress made we do not aim to become the best University but we always endeavour to offer best educational facilities for learning and research we undertake concerted efforts and provide adequate knowledge and skills to students. 

The aim is to turn out true professionals who can face competitive world of today and tomorrow with full confidence when they enter practical life, he added. He said the university is following the philosophy of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. 

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan’s efforts for promotion of science, engineering and technology would go down us history and remain everlasting and we are proud to be his legacy. The ultimate test of our institution lies in successfully achieving job placements for its graduating students. The situation is encouraging and our graduates are well placed, either pursuing higher education doing MS or Ph.D or doing jobs abroad or in Pakistan. There are a large number of graduates who are in business. 

Recently to further reinforce career planning and placement function of university graduates University has upgraded this function and renamed the department as Center of Guidance and Career Planning and Placement Bureau (CGCPPB). A senior and internationally experienced Adviser heads in CGCPPB. The Bureau is taking number initiatives to facilitate students in internship programmes in industry and also helping senior students and graduates in their career development. 

Prof Dr Jawaid Rizvi stated that in accordance with the HEC guidelines they have established Quality Enhancement (QEC) headed by a very senior level professor doctor as its Director. (QEC) regularly organizes trainings. Some of our faculty members were sent to Thailand for advanced training in quality education. 

At the end of each semester QEC carries out a student feedback survey to incorporate suggestions and comments of students in our educational system We regularly update the curriculum through university’s’ Statutory Bodies in conformity with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) standards and remain at par with the contemporary and future requirements in the fields of engineering, science, and technology. 

He described the university’s admission policy straight forward with merit-based admission while strictly observing the guidelines of the HEC, and the PEC

He said the university generously offered scholarships to students based on merit and also offers financial assistance to deserving needy students to ensure students are not deprived of studies due to any genuine financial constraint. 

He hoped the graduates will prove their worthiness in the country or elsewhere making our university take new strides in academic field. On the occasion, Gold, Silver and Bronze medals were awarded to position holders by renowned scientists and a member of SSUET's Board of Governors, Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, amidst thunderous applause whenever name of a position holder was announced. 

The impressive ceremony was largely attended by the members of the SSUET’s Board of Governors including Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, Lt Gen (Rtd) Moinuddin Haider, a former Sindh Governor and an ex-Federal Minister, Justice Sadiq Hussain Bhatti, Commodore (Rtd) Saleem AA Siddiqui, Prof M D Shami, Sardar Yasin Malik besides the office-bearers of Executive Committee of the AMUOBA, senior Aligarhians and prominent figures from various walks of life including education, business, industry, sports and social sector.