GCU Confers Lifetime Achievement Awards At 21st Convocation

News Desk

Lahore: Former Minister for Foreign Affairs Khurshid Mahmud Kasuriand Lawyer Syed Naeem Altaf Bokhari, along with two other distinguished alumni, are awarded the Lifetime Achievement Awards by Government College University (GCU) Lahore in recognition of their significant contributions in their respective fields.

The awards were presented during the second session of the 21st Convocation, where medals and degrees were also conferred to 1265 BA/BSc (Hons) students.

GCU Vice Chancellor (VC) Prof Asghar Zaidi awarded two Old Ravians; Prof. Mahmood Shaukat for his contributions to healthcare and Mirza Athar Baig for his contributions to literature.

While addressing the audience, Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri emphasized that stability at home is a key factor in the success of foreign policy. “With the sort of division we have at home, there is no chance of any foreign power taking us seriously. I hope this does not last long, and I would like to appeal to all stakeholders to set aside their petty concerns for a while.Pakistan has never been through such a period in its history,” he added.

Mahmud Kasuri cautioned that if the politicians do not put their house in order, they should be prepared for things they have regretted in the past.

VC Dr Zaidi informed that they have initiated projects worth over Rs. 1.8 billion for the development of the institution in 2021 and 2022. “In 2023, GCU will also receive a grant of 5 million euros from the German Science Foundation for the development and commercial production of low-cost orthopedic implants in Pakistan,” he added.