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ISLAMABAD, June 21 (APP): Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU)
Islamabad Wednesday marked the 50th anniversary of its creation and held a
ceremony to commemorate the foundation day of the varsity.
The foundation stone of the university was laid by the
President of Pakistan, ex-officio Chancellor of the University,
Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan on the birth day of the Holy
Prophet, 12 Rabi-ul-Awal 1387 A.H. which was the 21st of June 1967,
a press release said.
Prof Dr Sayed Wiqar Ali Shah, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences
and Acting Vice Chancellor QAU welcomed the guests and congratulated
the faculty, staff, students and alumni for 50th year of the
university.
In his address, he stressed the need for tolerance and unity
for the pursuit of excellence.
While addressing the ceremony Dr Muhammad Ishtiaq Ali,
President Academic Staff Association highlighted the role QAU
faculty in the historical journey of the university.
He said teaching staff of the university has been serving
under very limited resources but their hard work and dedication set
an excellent example for us.
He said that every one of us is proud to be a part of this prestigious
seat of higher learning.
He also announced a series of events earmarked for July 13th
2017 to commemorate 50 years of the university’s establishment.
The major event of cake cutting ceremony would be held at the campus
alongside a day long funfair.
He invited the students, faculty and alumni to join and celebrate 50
remarkable years on July 13th 2017.
Earlier, Dr Farhan Saif, Chairman Special Coordination
Committee on 50 years of QAU briefed the audience about the
historical background and achievements of the university.
He said the number one university of Pakistan has produced
world class experts and policy makers in every field required by the
Nation.
He further said those who are associated with the
university should take pride to be part of it and pray for strength
to take it to higher levels of excellence.
President QAU Alumni Association Sikandar Ahmed Rai shared his
memories with the participants and assured full support from the
association alumni.
He said the association will generate funds to provide
scholarships for the needy students and also assist and support
university to free its land from land grabbers.
Dr Abdul Basit, Chancellor Preston University and senior
member of QAU Alumni Association also addressed the audience. A
large number of the faculty, administrative staff, students and
alumni attended the ceremony.