27th Convocation of NED University of Engineering & Technology was held at the main campus of the university where 1,880 students were awarded degrees in different disciplines. PhD degrees were awarded to Four Scholars. Gold medals and cash prizes were given to 27 students who had displayed outstanding performance. Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah was the guest of honor on the occasion. Governor Sindh, Chancellor of the university, presided over the convocation.
Governor Sindh while appreciating the role of NED in imparting education and conducting research said that NED has responded to many national challenges in a very pro-active way like setting up of a Water Institute and establishment of National Incubation Centre. “I am confident that it will be a platform for creative work, for young graduates, industry and academia, and will play its role in introducing amazing innovative ideas,”
A motivational speaker from US Ashraf Habibullah who is the president/CEO of Computers & Structures Inc and an alumnus of NED University, took the stage and brightened the mood by wearing a red jacket with white lights and cracked jokes throughout his speech.
