16^th Convocation of Sarhad University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar was held here today in Peshawar. Governor, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Haji Ghulam Ali was the Chief Guest.

Event was attended by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Salim-ur-Rehman, Vice Chancellor, SUIT, a large number of graduating students, their parents, Academicians, faculty members and students of the University.

In all 340 degrees were awarded to the students, which included 7 PhD, 20 MS/M.Phil, 37 Masters, 205 Bachelors and 68 gold medals.

While presenting the address of welcome, the Vice Chancellor, Dr. Salim-ur-Rehman, highlighted the achievements of the University obtained in the last 22 years since its inception. He said that University has established so far five faculties, 16 departments and 3 institutes, the current strength of the students is 5000, whereas the number of passed out graduates has been reached to 30,000.

He was of the view that last year, the University launched programs of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, which have has gained much popularity. He said it will go a long way in producing qualified health professionals for the country.

All the programs of the University are duly accredited and recognized by the concerned regulatory councils; which include Pakistan Engineering Council, Pharmacy Council of Pakistan, Pakistan Nursing Council and National Technology Council, and others, he added.

The University is actively engaged in carrying out Sports activities, co-curricular and extra-curricular events. Every year, he said, a large number of University students take part in Sports activities within and outside the University, as well as in the Sports competitions, conducted by HEC at National Level. He said that graduates of University are playing their positive role in the development of the country and serving different departments at National level.

The Convocation was also addressed by the Governor, KP. He appreciated the achievements made by the University over the past 22 years. He congratulated the University management and faculty for maintaining quality academic standards. He also congratulated the recipients of Gold Medals and degrees and their parents.

Later on, the Vice Chancellor presented University souvenir to the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour.