Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir stressed the importance ofeducation as a necessity, not an option, during his address at the annualconvocation week of the National University of Sciences & Technology(NUST). The convocation week began at NUST’s main campus in the federalcapital on Monday.
In a press release shared by the Inter-Services Public Relations, GeneralMunir was quoted as saying, “Today marks the beginning of a new chapter instudents’ lives, which signifies a significant change that entails greaterresponsibility.” General Munir, who is also the chairman of NUST’s board ofgovernors, served as the chief guest at the inaugural ‘Master ConvocationCeremony’ and awarded medals to distinction holders.
Upon his arrival at NUST, the COAS was received by the NUST rector. Themilitary’s media wing stated that bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD degreeswere conferred to over 3,500 graduates from all NUST schools at the maincampus in various core disciplines during the convocation week.
During his address, General Munir congratulated the graduates, theirparents, and the faculty. He commended NUST for creating an environmentconducive to teaching and learning, one that nurtures brilliant mindsprepared to serve the nation.
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General Munir emphasized that the newfound responsibility should bereflected in the graduates’ personalities and choices as they embark ontheir future journeys. He stated, “It is now their duty to identify andanalyze the challenges facing the country and use their intellectualresourcefulness to find solutions.”