PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur on Tuesday asked both the public and private universities to focus on students’ grooming to enable them to effectively meet the present-day challenges.

He sated this while addressing the fourth convocation of Iqra National University here on Tuesday.

Mr Gandapur advised students to embrace challenges, remain resilient and learn from setbacks.

“One failure cannot stop your progress; keep moving forward with faith and determination,” he added.

He emphasised the importance of celebrating others’ successes, calling it a hallmark of great individuals.

The chief minister lauded Iqra National University for its rapid progress and expressed pride in participating in its convocation.

Highlighting the role of the private sector, he said no government could progress without the private sector support. “I fully support the private sector to groom our youth for national and international competition.”

Later, Mr Gandapur awarded degrees and medals to graduating students.

A total of 438 graduates were conferred degrees in various disciplines, including 280 Bachelor’s, 120 Master’s and 38 PhDs. Additionally 34 students received gold medals for outstanding academic achievements.

Mr Gandapur congratulated the graduates, their parents and teachers.

He commended the university’s administration for their contributions to the education sector, and pledged continued government support.

The chief minister paid tribute to the sacrifices of the people and security forces for peace and stability in the province.

Published in Dawn, December 4th, 2024