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Independence Day celebrated at SSUET with great fervor


By Abdul Qadir Qureshi
(Pakistan News & Features Services)

The Independence Day was celebrated at the Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET), Karachi, with unprecedented fervor and zeal, on August 14.

At the campus, Chancellor Jawaid Anwar, accompanied by Vice-Chancellor, Prof Dr Jawaid H. Rizvi, and Registrar, Syed Sarfraz Ali, performed the flag hoisting ceremony which was largely attended by the heads of various departments, faculty members, prominent Aligarhians, staff members and students. 

Addressing the ceremony Chancellor Jawaid Anwar said that the cherished objective behind the creation of a separate homeland for the Muslims of South Asia was to provide them a land where they could lead their lives in accordance with the tenets of Islam. 

He advised that this day should be celebrated with a renewed commitment to continue to work for the progress and prosperity of the homeland.

He observed that the country was created with unmatched sacrifices and the builders deserve to be paid highest tributes, adding that every nation did face ups and downs but only those succeeded who had remained steadfast and united with the spirit of national integrity. 

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof Dr Jawaid H. Rizvi, remarked that there’s more need for greater patriotism to face the present day challenges and odds and make Pakistan an invincible state. 

The Registrar, Syed Sarfraz Ali, said that today is the day of renewal of our commitment towards out motherland so as to make it a strong and prosperous nation for our present and future generations. On the occasion, the students presented national songs.

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