The University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore held its grand 32nd Convocation, presided over by the Governor of Punjab and Chancellor, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan. UET Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir TI, delivered the welcome address and presented the university’s annual performance report. He congratulated all graduating students, their hardworking parents, and the dedicated faculty, stating that the day marked a celebration of academic excellence, perseverance, and future leadership. He added that the graduates had demonstrated outstanding academic ability and laid the foundation for future contributions in leadership, research, and public service.

Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir emphasized that UET graduates are a valuable national asset and urged them to honor the efforts of their parents and teachers by playing an active role in national development.

In his address, the Vice Chancellor also highlighted the ongoing development projects at UET, recent research achievements, and the prestigious national and international recognitions earned by the university. He stated that state-of-the-art laboratory upgrades, establishment of smart classrooms, digital transformation, campus beautification, and multiple construction projects were progressing rapidly. He added that the research grants, publications, patents, and innovations achieved by faculty and students at global platforms reflect UET’s academic strength.

Dr. Munir stated that national awards in good governance, academic excellence, and quality education were a source of pride, and the university remained committed to raising these standards further. He appreciated the financial support of the Federal and Punjab governments and thanked Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif for declaring UET a model university. He also termed the Federal HEC’s recognition of UET as an exemplary institution a major honor. He highlighted the successful development of UET’s anti-smog gun and welding robot prototypes as important milestones.

This year, a total of 2,407 students were awarded degrees, including 2,048 undergraduate, 326 MS/MPhil, and 33 PhD graduates. A total of 66 gold medals were awarded to 44 high-achieving students. Laiba Zubair from Chemical Engineering secured six gold medals, while Maida Azhar Butt from Civil Engineering and Tashfa Nadeem from Electrical Engineering secured five gold medals each. Students with the best final-year projects were also awarded cash prizes.

Speaking on the occasion, Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said that UET’s rise to the 205th position in global rankings was a remarkable achievement, reflecting the university’s academic and research excellence. He praised the Vice Chancellor’s visionary leadership for steering the university out of financial and administrative challenges and giving it a renewed direction.

The Governor paid rich tribute to the Pakistan Armed Forces, acknowledging their sacrifices and unwavering commitment to combating terrorism. He said Pakistan had proven its military strength on the battlefield, particularly against India, and the bravery of the Pakistan Army continued to be recognized globally.

The convocation was attended by graduating students, faculty members, deans, administrative staff, and vice chancellors of various universities. The ceremony concluded with the Vice Chancellor presenting a commemorative shield to the Governor of Punjab. In the final moments, graduates joyfully marked the occasion by tossing their graduation caps in the air, creating a memorable end to the event.