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23rd March Celebrations held in Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics
23rd March Celebrations held in Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics


Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics organized an event on Pakistan Day on the 22nd of March 2019 in commemoration of the Pakistan Resolution that is celebrated on the 23rd of March each year. Chairperson Prof. Dr. Sikandar Sultan along with all faculty members attended the event. The students also participated very enthusiastically. The event commenced with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Mohammad Adil (MSc-2nd) followed by Naat-e-Rasool-e-Maqbool by Ayesha Khalid (MSc-2). Students from Bachelors program (Mohammad Arslan and MahrukhIkram) gave short speeches in English and Urdu and paid homage to our great leaders along with highlighting the role that can be played by students in building a better nation and a better Pakistan. Anum Hanif Student from MSc 2nd not only hosted the event she also presented a beautiful patriotic song “Sohni Dharti” in her melodious voice. Faculty member Dr. Abdul Rehman expressed his views regarding 23rd March in an influential manner. The ceremony ended with the National Anthem that was sung by the students and faculty members. Events like these are necessary and should be celebrated at departmental and university levels so that the young generation remembers and efforts that have been put forth to build a beautiful home for us.