University of Home Economics holds 47th convocation.

Governor Punjab and Chancellor University of Home Economics Lahore Muhammad Balighur Rehman distributed degrees and medals to graduates in 47th Convocation here on Tuesday at University auditorium.

As Chancellor, Governor Punjab opened the Convocation for the awards of degrees, wherein 373 graduates in yue field of Art and Design, Food and Nutrition, Housing and Home Management, Human Development and Textile and Clothing; 11 MPhil and one Ph.D degrees were awarded.

Addressing the convocation, Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman said by the launching of new degree programs will create new opportunities for female students in getting higher education from the prestigious institute.

Governor said the university under the patronage of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Kanwal Ameen made significant progress in three years and significant milestones achieved.

He said that educated women are the guarantee of Pakistan's bright future, however the students should focus on learning 21st technology skills. He also added that a consortium of universities has been formed in Punjab under which a framework is being prepared for the education and development of women.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Kanwal Ameen while presenting her annual report to the Chancellor said academic governance is among the priorities of the University administration, and univerity launched new BS Honors degrees in 24 disciplines.

She said that with the approval of syndicate, University initiated to grant affiliation to the public and private colleges of Punjab in Home Economics and allied subjects.

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