The Governor Punjab Lt. Gen. (R) Khalid Maqbool has said that the Universities are not merely a collection of buildings or enormous member of students but they build up future nations and to actieve this factor, the teacher must become a role model, as the Islamia University of Bahawalpur has emerged as the glorying example for other universities to follow in a short span of time. This university has achieved glories in curricular and co-curricular activities and competed for top slot with the best of universities in Pakistan.
He was addressing the audience of the convocation 2008 of the Islamia University of Bahawalpur at the Main Auditorium of Baghdad ul Jadeed campus today.
He further said that the recent success story of IUB is self explanatory about the rapid development going on in the University and under the dynamic leadership of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Belal A. Khan, an enlightened, educated, tolerant future generation is being groomed with a hope that they would continue to maintain highest standards of excellence, ethics end to terrorism and focus on educational activities only.
The Governor said that research is the base of development in all sectors of life. The teachers need to publish their research papers in reputed international journals and must impart to their students knowledge about the current events around the globe. They must groom students as a global product to be attracted by the multi national companies in Middle East Europe and America. The students must possess the exclusive knowledge of their subject.
He appreciated the rapid progress of IUB and said that IUB is making a difference and he was always keen to visit this great institution every time he gets a chance; because the students of this region have a lot of patience and resilience. He has also personally made efforts to provide more funds from HEC and Govt. of Punjab. A sports Complex is underway with a grant of 15 Million Rupees funds from Punjab Govt. Referning to the President Musharraf's govt. focus on education he said that IUB has full support of the govt. and the President is very much enthersiatic about this fact and has strived to advance the segment of higher education.
Earlier Vice Chancellor IUB Prof. Dr. Belal A. Khan in his welcome address expressed his gratitude to the distinguished guest and congratulated the students for getting approval of their hard work in the form of degrees.
He said that the IUB has been making remarkable progress both qualitatively and quantitatively.
During the past two years 125 projects worth 3000 million Rupees have transformed the university into a very progressive institution. A number of 54 projects have been completed and nine mega projects out of remaining 72 are being funded by HEC. At present a total of 12,000 students has awarded the IUB the status of a international University.
Prof. Dr. Belal A. Khan also detailed the outstanding performance of IUB in Inter University Sports and performing arts competition.
He also lauded the generous support of the Governor for patronizing IUB and getting the grants of HEC and Govt. of Punjab.
The Governor Punjab later on awarded degrees and medals to the Ph.D, M.Phil and M.A students.
After the Convocation "MIME" was presented by the Dramatic Club IUB. The Governor announced a cash prize of Rs. 200,000/- for the Dramatic Club for their excellent performance.
The Governor Punjab Lt. Gen. (R) Khalid Maqbool also inaugurated Amna Girls Hostel, Ali Boys Hostel and the newly constructed main gate of Baghdad ul Jadeed Campus.