Two hundred and fifty three Gold Medals Shine Bright at Convocation 2024 for PMC, PDC, and RNC Graduates held on Saturday in Peshawar was a marking a significant milestone in the academic journey of graduates from Peshawar Medical College (PMC), Peshawar Dental College (PDC), and Rufaidah Nursing College (RNC), all affiliated with Riphah International University.
The event was graced by distinguished guests, faculty members, parents, and accomplished graduates. The Chief Guest, Prof. Dr. Anis Ahmad, Vice-Chancellor of Riphah International University, along with other dignitaries such as Prof. Dr. Najibul Haq, Patron of Prime Foundation, Dr. Iftikhar Husain, CEO, Prof. Dr. Hafeezur Rahman, Dean of PMC, Prof. Dr. Saeed Anwar, Executive Director, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Aman Khan, Principal of PMC, and Prof. Dr. Shamim Akhtar, Principal of PDC, honored the occasion.
The Chief Guest and the Vice-Chancellor of Riphah University conferred degrees upon the graduates and administered the oath. In his address, he urged the medical graduates to serve humanity with professional excellence for the pleasure of Allah. Graduates from various sessions of PMC, PDC, and RNC were conferred degrees and medals, recognizing their hard work and dedication. Notable achievements included BDS graduate Faima Fawzan receiving thirteen gold medals, followed by Khansa with twelve, Lalina Taj Hameed and Omama Gul-e-Lala with nine each, Zainab Noor, Amina Akhtar, Alina Ali, Shagufita Naz, Amina Akhtar, Zainab Noor with eight each, Hiba Sajjad six each, Sunira Inayat, Sara Danish, and Hamna Afraz with four each, Hina Tahir, Laiba Jalal, Mahnoor Fatima, Samreen, Ayesha Siddiqa, and Rasha Khalid with three each, and Malaika Khan and Gulalai Noor with two gold medals each.
MBBS graduates, Hafiza Ayesha Jawaid clinched a remarkable 10 medals, followed by Bibi Maryam and Hammad Khalil with 9 medals each and Muhammad Qasim Safi with 8 medals. Syeda Tabreek Motahir achieved 6 medals, while Ishrat Fatima, Momina Rahman, Zainab Yousfi, and Maria Saqib each earned 5 medals. Syed Owais Ali Shah received 4 medals, while Zia Ullah, Rabia Rahim, and Rabeea Ihtesham received 2 medals each. Among the Nursing graduates who received distinctions in BS Nursing were Mehrun Nisa, Habib Ur Rahman, Sara Philboos, Rumman Khan, Zohaib Sami, and Muhammad Usman. Post-Nursing graduates Sumbal Waris, Uzma Shaheen, Ghazala Zarin, Amna Bibi, Faryal Rafqat, Naila Mohib, and Alamzeb also received medals for their exemplary performance.
The Convocation of 2024 was a testament to the commitment to excellence in education and the remarkable achievements of the graduating students. Their accomplishments serve as an inspiration to future generations, underscoring the importance of dedication, perseverance, and academic excellence in shaping a brighter future.
