Virtual University of Pakistan (VUP) commemorated 10th convocation for its students from Sindh at Marriot Hotel, Karachi on March 06, 2019. As many as 458 VU graduates received Bachelor’s, Master’s and MS degrees at the ceremony. To acknowledge the outstanding academic performance of students in various disciplines, 09 gold medals and 32 merit certificates were also awarded to outstanding graduates.

Federal Minister for Information Technology & Telecommunication, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui graced the occasion as chief guest. While speaking at the occasion, he congratulated the students and their parents on their success and stated that award of degree is the first step towards lifelong learning. He further appreciated the role of Virtual University of Pakistan for imparting quality education and its contribution in strengthening human resource across the country.

Earlier in his welcome address, Prof. Dr. Abbas Choudhry, Rector VUP welcomed chief guest and thanked all participants for gracing the auspicious event with their presence. He also congratulated students, their parents, and wished them a prosperous future. He highlighted the achievements of Virtual University and said that VUP’s graduates spread across the globe and in top organizations of the world. He further said that Digiskills Program is aimed to equip our youth with knowledge, skills, tools & techniques, necessary to seize the opportunities available internationally at online marketplaces as well as locally to earn a decent living.

Chief Guest along with Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abbas Choudhry distributed medals and awards among high achievers to celebrate dedication in their respective disciplines. An audience included proud parents, members of faculty, eminent personalities from academia, corporate and public sector attended the event.