Riphah International University held its 15th Convocation

ISLAMABAD,   (Parliament Times) : Riphah International University held its 15 th Convocation Riphah International University held its 15 th  Convocation in Hybrid mode on 28 th  August 2021. 14 Ph.D Graduates and 115  Gold Medalists attended the convocation physically which was held in the Main Auditorium of Riphah International University I-14 Campus while the other 1600 plus graduating students attended online.

The President of Pakistan( Dr, Arif Alvi) is the Patron of Riphah International University. He was invited to chair the convocation as a chief guest but due to Covid-19 restrictions the proposal could not be materialized, therefore, he gave his video message. During his speech, he appreciated Riphah’s Vision and Mission to inculcate Islamic Ethical Values in its academic programs and to excel in the fields of research and Education. He also appreciated the efforts of Riphah for the separate education for
Females. He extended his greeting to Riphah for organizing high values conferences in Medical Education, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences, Lifestyle medicine, and other conferences. He congratulates graduating students, their parents, and teachers as well as the university authorities
on their achievements.

The Chief Guest for today’s convocation was the Mr Hassan Muhammad Khan, Chancellor Riphah International University, Speaking on the occasion, he congratulates  all the  graduates and wished them a bright and successful future. He said that Riphah provides education, which is beyond academic knowledge but also focus on character building.  He further said that Riphah groomed its students to improve the intellectual and personal growth, preparing them to become informed leaders and valuable citizens of Pakistan with focus on Islamic ethical codes.

He said that this year Islamic International Medical College has completed a journey of 25 years which is now recognized as a premier medical institution. He spoke that the university has progressed exponentially in terms of the number and quality of programs, faculty, and students. The ethos of the
University are based on the emphasis on high quality in academics and research horizons. He extended his felicitations to the Vice-chancellor, graduating students, faculty members, and parents on this joyous occasion.
Prof. Dr. Anis Ahmed said that with Allah SWT's blessing and support, coincides with our completion of 25 years of an educational struggle to introduce a value-based program of learning. The creation of the Islamic International Medical College Trust in 1995 by the Founding Managing Trustee Late Major General Zulfiqar Ali Khan was a landmark of a meaningful and objective-based educational movement.
He mentioned that Riphah is not only a quality educational institution, it is a movement for Islamic beliefs and social change. He mentioned that Riphah is a state-of-the-art educational institute which is offering 146 academic programs, 22000 Plus enrolled students, and  908 Faculty Members.
Brig  (R) Salim Ahmed Khan, Registrar Riphah International University conducted the proceedings of the 15th  convocation in befitting manners and thanked all the committee members for organizing the successful ceremony.