Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice (Retd) Maqbool Baqar has said that we must remind ourselves that our patriotism, our love for this nation, and our commitment to its welfare are intrinsically tied to our discipline and devotion. This he said while speaking at IBA Convocation-2023 at IBA Karachi on Saturday. The CM said that the convocation symbolized the culmination of years of relentless dedication and unwavering commitment. He added that it signified the transformative power of education, the beacon that has illuminated the path of students’ future.
He said for over seven decades, IBA Karachi has been at the forefront of higher education. It all began in 1955 when the institute proudly collaborated with the renowned Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania. “Fast forward to today, IBA stands as a premier multidisciplinary institution, offering a spectrum of educational programs and the three distinguished schools, School of Business Studies (SBS), School of Economics and Social Sciences (SESS) and School of Mathematics and Computer Science (SMCS) provide a comprehensive educational experience.
“We have gathered here today not merely as witnesses to an academic milestone but as torchbearers of the spirit of patriotism,” the CM said and added that Pakistan has always kindled a fervour for national pride in our hearts.
Justice Baqar said, “It is not just a country; it’s an emotion, a legacy, and a responsibility.” He added that the Institute of Business Administration has nurtured the minds destined to shape our nation’s future. Quoting the father of the nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the CM said, “With faith, discipline, and selfless devotion to duty, there is nothing worthwhile that you cannot achieve.”
He added today, as we celebrate the academic achievements of our graduating batch, it is paramount that we remind ourselves that our patriotism, our love for this nation, and our commitment to its welfare are intrinsically tied to our discipline and devotion.
Addressing the students, the CM said that as graduates of IBA, you are the future leaders of our nation. “Your actions, decisions, and ideals will influence the course of our Nation. Your patriotism, hence, should be deeply rooted in your pursuit of justice, equality, and progress,” he advised the students and told them that they have the keys to Pakistan’s future.
“With your education, your passion, and your unwavering patriotism, you have the potential to overcome the challenges that lie ahead and to transform them into opportunities,” the Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice (Retd) Maqbool Baqar said and added this responsibility was the essence of being a responsible citizen, and it was intertwined with your roles as IBA graduates. Justice Baqar said that Pakistan was a nation of various cultures, languages, and traditions.
“As IBA graduates, you are equipped to appreciate and celebrate this diversity. Be advocates for inclusion and respect the differences that make our nation vibrant – just as your journey exposed you to a diverse academic selfless devotion to duty, there is nothing worthwhile that you cannot achieve.”
The Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice (Retd) Maqbool Baqar said that the day, as we celebrate the academic achievements of our graduating batch, it is paramount that we remind ourselves that our patriotism, our love for this nation, and our commitment to its welfare are intrinsically tied to our discipline and devotion. “As graduates of this esteemed institution, you are the future leaders of our nation,” he said.
