Lahore, October 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi participated in the 2nd convocation of the College of Ophthalmology and Allied Vision Sciences of Kind Edward Medical University. CM distributed degrees among the successful doctors. CM while addressing the convocation of the College of Ophthalmology and Allied Vision Sciences said that we have announced to lift the ban from the induction of grade 17 posts of optometrists in the rural health centres (RHC) and from other posts affiliated with the allied vision. Parvez Elahi revealed that we are also granting permission for induction on all the posts subsequently being required by the Health Department.
He assured that we would provide all the possible resources for the students of the College of Ophthalmology and Allied Vision Sciences adding that the problems of the students will be resolved and their demands will be fulfilled subsequently. He welcomed the arrival of students from all the provinces adding that the doctors after completing their education will serve the people in their provinces. The department of politician is difficult adding that the knowledge which you learn carries its light. He underscored that the light of knowledge should be disseminated and the learning process for the students should continue forever.
He lauded Prof. Mumtaz and Dr. Asad Aslam for rendering valuable services for the students. He stated that seats were used to be allocated for the female students in the decade of 80s adding that it seems that seats for the female students will have to be allocated in the medical college. The students come across a new lesson in their practical field every day and the process of learning should continue. He said that one learns while remaining in the government adding that it is not less than a test to become a ruler of a big province.
He revealed that he had established public welfare institutions on the basis of personal experiences. Allah Almighty always gives the reward of doing public service. He stressed that the patients should be greatly looked after in the hospitals. The founder of the college Principal Prof. Asad Aslam Khan proposed me to set up an institute of ophthalmology 18 years earlier adding that he had then granted the permission to established an institute of ophthalmology. We planted this sapling in 2004 and today it is providing shade like a big strong tree.
He denounced that Rescue 1122, surgical tower and his many other projects were closed down by his successors. He disclosed that we are providing free medicines to the patients in the emergency and will give three times salary to the doctors performing their duties in the emergency. CM prayed that the students after completing their education from the College of Ophthalmology will nicely serve the humanity. He said that he always urges the students to make their targets and thinking always high in their professional careers.
CM prayed for the forgiveness of the former Vice Chancellor KEMU Prof. Dr. Mumtaz. CM distributed gold medals among the 1st position holder Marina Aslam, 2nd position holder Nimra Asif and 3rd position holder Laiba Usman. CM distributed shields among the VC Mahmood Ayaz, Registrar Dr. Riasat, Principal Zahid Kamal and Dr. Asad Aslam. CM was also presented the college history book. Dr. Yasmeen Rashid thanked the CM in her address. VC Prof Mahmood Ayaz and Principal Zahid Kamal also addressed the gathering. CM put his signatures on the scroll registered of the college as a tradition.
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