Khairpur, August 14, 2023 (PPI-OT): The 76th Independence Day of Pakistan was commemorated at Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur in befitting manner with national fervor, zeal, zest and national spirit. Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto, Vice Chancellor hoisted the National Flag at Central Lawn of University.
Talking to the participants, Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto remarked that I extend my heartiest felicitation to my Countrymen, Faculty Members, Officers, Employees and Students on the promising occasion of 76th Independence Day of Pakistan. He said the day is being commemorated when the Muslims of Sub-Continent achieved independence and a new state Pakistan emerged on the horizon of the world map as a sovereign state following the termination of the British Raj in August of 1947. With the firm commitment, devotion, courage and faith, the oppressed Muslims residing in the Sub-Continent were successful in actualizing their dream of freedom for their separate homeland and political entity.
Dr. Ibupoto maintained that the Independence Day of Pakistan is the outcome of the unwavering struggle of the Muslim Leaders of the Sub-Continent for separate homeland. Thousands of Muslims scarified their precious lives for the establishment of separate country. It is high time to fight against illiteracy, intolerance, militancy, extremism, poverty, hunger and other social evils with the help of quality education, research, youth development, women empowerment, economic progress of the country as well as for inclusiveness of peace, sustainable democracy, constitutionalism and promotion of essence of tolerant society. Moreover, we have to promote the sense of veneration to prime institutions of the country because these institutions are symbolic of national integrity and cohesion.
Dr. Ibupoto said It is matter of immense pleasure and rejoices that Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur as third largest premier Public Sector University of Sindh is rendering its academic, research and community service at large. The Vice Chancellor opined that I am optimistic that in the capacity of the Vice Chancellor of this Alma mater along with my team will work with utmost devotion and enthusiasm for the promotion of academic excellence, research development and innovation and University will emerge academically better at national and international level. Since, we are committed for the capacity building of the youth and academia as well.
Prof. Dr. Taj Muhammad Lashari, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, Dr. Siraj Ahmed Soomro, Chairman Department of Pakistan Studies also shed light on the struggle of Muslims Leaders for the cause of freedom. They said that it is the need of the time to shun the differences on the basis of color, creed, ethnic and other basis for the national integration and to strengthen the state institution.
The Children of Model School presented tableaus. The Students of Music Society performed national songs. Tug of War among the employees was also held wherein the cultural sports Malh was also played. The Vice Chancellor gave away the cash prizes among the winners. The Tree Plantation Drive was launched where the Vice Chancellor, Deans, Registrar and Sectional Heads planted the saplings of indigenous trees. The Cake Cutting Ceremony was also performed and Sweets were distributed among the participants.
Dr. Ali Raza Lashari, Incharge Students Societies Centre conducted the proceedings of the event. Prof. Dr. Ghulam Mustafa Mashori, Prof. Dr. Amir Hussain Shar, Prof. Dr. Minhonn Khan Laghari, Registrar, Prof. Dr. Mushtaque Ali Jakhrani, Prof. Dr. Iram Rani Shaikh, Prof. Dr. Liaquat Ali Chandio, Prof. Dr. Hissamuddin Shaikh, Prof. Dr. Naveed Ahmed Shaikh, Dr. Inayatullah Bhatti, Mr. Ishrat Ali Mirani, Ms. Saira Chandio, Syed Mehdi Shah Rashdi, Engr. Faiz Muhammad Shaikh, Mr. Mushtaque Ali Khaskheli, Mr. Zohaib Shafqat Memon, Ms. Ghazala Qureshi, Mr. Fida Hussain Chandio, Mr. Irfan Ali Phulpoto, Mr. Taj Muhammad Mahar and large number of teachers, officers, employees and students attended the event.
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Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU)
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