The KP Chief Minister appreciated the sacrifices of the forces and citizens for peace.

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Tuesday paid tribute to the security forces and the people in general for their sacrifices to ensure peace in the province.

He said this while addressing the fourth convocation of Iqra National University here. Addressing the convocation, the Chief Minister congratulated the graduates, their parents and teachers, acknowledging their hard work in achieving this milestone. He encouraged the graduates to continue their dedication and use their knowledge and skills to serve the nation.

“There is no substitute for hard work. It is a student’s effort that leads to success, and Allah rewards that effort,” he remarked. Exhorting the graduates to embrace challenges and never give up, the Chief Minister said: “Learn to compete, be resilient, and remember that a single failure cannot stop you from progressing. Faith, courage and sincerity Move along.

Appreciating the efforts of the Iqra University administration, he appreciated their contribution to education and said: “I am very happy to attend the convocation of a university that has made remarkable progress in a short period of time. No organization can develop without the cooperation of government, public and private sector.

He emphasized the need for private and public sectors to prepare the youth for national and international competition. A total of 438 graduates received degrees while 34 were awarded gold medals.

Graduates obtained degrees in various fields. Degrees include 280 bachelors, 120 masters and 38 Ph.D. 34 students who excelled in their respective fields were awarded gold medals.