The 7th convocation of the University of Management and Technology (UMT) was held on Saturday, at the UMT campus. A total 740 students were awarded degrees in various disciplines while 31 students received various medals including Patron, Rector and Sponsor medals on the basis of outstanding academic performance. Senator Prof Khurshid Ahmad was the chief guest on the occasion, while Dr Rafique Ahmad, former vice chancellor of Punjab University and Dr Manzoor Ahmad, vice chancellor Animal Science University were also present.
Kiran Shabbir, graduate of the Master in Media and Communication programme, was awarded the Dr Muhammad Ahmed Gold Medal along with a cash prize of Rs 50,000. Kiran Nasir was awarded patron’s medal. The Sardar Muhammad Ghalib Gold Medal was awarded to Aisha Aziz, graduate of the BS Electrical Engineering program. Arslan Javaid, graduate of MBA-P received the Ahmed Dawood Gold Medal along with a cash prize of Rs 100,000.
Delivering the convocation address, Prof Khursid Ahmad said UMT was not just an academic institution but an idea and a vision since it did not deprive students of their connection with the Creator. UMT Rector Dr Hasan Shoaib Murad also addressed the occasion.