2nd convocation of COMSATS Institute of IT held
By Adnan Rafique

ISLAMABAD—The 2nd convocation of COMSATS Institute of Information Technology Abbottabad was held with zeal and warmth Dr. Akram Sheikh, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission was the Chief Guest at this august occasion. Degrees were awarded to 202 students of Abbottabad Campus in the disciplines of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Master of Computer Science, and Master of Information Technology & Master of Business Administration. Medals were also awarded to 20 students for earning distinctions.
The Chief Guest was warmly welcomed by the Administration of CIIT. Before his visit to the Convocation Venue, a monument of gratitude for President of Pakistan, unveiling ceremony took place in front of campus' reception. Later on The Chief Guest visited the new Electrical Engineering Block and the opening ceremony of the new Engineering Block also took place. The Chief Guest visited the different departments of CIIT - Abbottabad and widely appreciated the efforts of the Rector CIIT, Syed Mohammad Junaid Zaidi & The Director Campus, Mr. Haroon Rashid for their tireless efforts in making CIIT - Abbottabad one of the best academic institutes in Pakistan.
The Chief Guest visited the stalls organized by different department at the Electrical Engineering Block and appreciated the effort of the Head/Incharge of the Departments for their priceless contributions pertaining to academic and extracurricular activities. Addressing the gathering at the convocation the Chief Guest asked the students to spare no time towards making Pakistan prosperous. He termed the student as the greatest assets of a country and successful nations are those which inculcate the true essence of knowledge in their students. He stressed that while enjoying the fruits of their degrees and playing their roles as professionals, they must also contribute to the welfare of the society.
Addressing the gathering the Dr.Akram Shiekh termed IT education a virtual index of a country's economic growth and development. He added that countries will endowed with the wealth of knowledge are able to lead from the front.
He appreciated the vital role played by the CIIT in the field of IT and management. Dr. Akram urged upon the students to excel in every walk of life and make Pakistan prosperous strong. He conferred degrees and medals on CIITs graduating students of Master and Bachelors.
Rector CIIT Dr. S.M Junaid Zaidi in his address briefed the audience about short but quite eventful history of COMSATS.