NED University confers honorary PhD degree on CM.

KARACHI -- Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah was awarded an honorary degree of doctorate in philosophy by his alma mater NED University of Engineering and Technology at its first-ever special convocation.

Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori, being the chancellor of the varsity, awarded the honorary degree to the chief minister on Saturday night.

Speaking at the ceremony, NED Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Sarosh Hashmat Lodi said the varsity decided to award its first-ever honorary degree to Mr Shah, who had graduated from the university's civil engineering department, in recognition of his meritorious academic and social services and contributions to the development of the province.

However, CM Shah told the gathering that he had advised the VC against such a step upon learning that his alma mater had been considering awarding an honorary doctorate degree to him.

He said he opposed it because he lacked the qualification for such an honour. 'Earlier, a same proposal had come under discussion during the time of coronavirus emergency but I...