University Of Balochistan Leading Educational Institute In Province: Governor

Governor Balochistan Justice (retd) Amanullah Khan Yasinzai Wednesday said University of Balochistan (UoB) was a leading educational institution of the province and working vigorously for the provision of higher education

QUETTA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 17th Apr, 2019 ) :Governor Balochistan Justice (retd) Amanullah Khan Yasinzai Wednesday said University of Balochistan (UoB) was a leading educational institution of the province and working vigorously for the provision of higher education.

He expressed these views while addressing the 16th Convocation ceremony which was held here at Expo Center UoB.

"The Convocation day was the most important part of the newly graduated students' live; it was the day on which graduates, their parents and teachers obtain fruit of their hard work", he said.

The Governor said "it's a matter of honor for me to be a part of this prestigious event" and felicitated the newly graduated students on receiving degrees.

He emphasized graduates to play their full role in the development of this country and its nationals.

The Governor on this occasion highly appreciated the strenuous efforts made by VC UoB and its staff for the establishment of university campaigns in remote areas for the unceasing educational development of youth.

VC UoB while addressing the ceremony said this well versed institute has branches spread in all parts of the Balochistan in shape of sub-campuses.

He further said that university is providing equal opportunities of education to the underprivileged students through University's Scholarship Fund. In 2013, the number of students in the university was 3000, and now it has been increased to 15000, he added.

He said University is ranked fourth in the country's university rankings and growing further.

"Steps afoot to strengthen university financially, in order to facilitate students and provide better research opportunities to M.Phil. and PhD scholars", he added.

Earlier, Governor Balochistan and Chancellor of University Amanullah Khan Yasinzai distributed gold medals and degrees among graduated students.