Approximately 800 graduates were awarded degrees across various disciplines, including 140 postgraduate students (PhD, MPhil, MDS, MS, MD, and Basic Medical Sciences), 400 MBBS graduates, 100 BDS graduates, and 150 graduates from DPT, Allied Health Sciences, and Nursing programmes. Medals were also conferred upon high-achieving students in recognition of their academic excellence.

Former Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf attended the ceremony as the nominee of the Chancellor, Asif Ali Zardari, President of Pakistan, and distributed degrees and gold medals among the distinction holders.

Addressing the graduates, Mr. Ashraf stated that young doctors represent the future of Pakistan’s healthcare system and emphasized that research, competence, and integrity are the fundamental pillars of success in medical education. He highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence in modern medical education and urged graduates to embrace innovation and lifelong learning.

He appreciated the leadership of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Tanwir Khaliq, noting that the university is achieving significant milestones under his stewardship. “Graduates today are not merely receiving degrees; they are assuming a national responsibility,” he remarked, adding that doctors serve as ambassadors of humanity, ethics, and service in society.

In his address, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Tanwir Khaliq stated that SZABMU, as a federal government medical university, has evolved into a key institution for medical education and research over the past decade. He reiterated the university’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and impactful research, emphasizing the need for continuous advancement in the health sector to address emerging national and global challenges.

Mr. Ashraf further assured full support for allocating land and establishing a purpose-built campus for the university, expressing confidence that SZABMU would soon emerge as one of the leading medical universities in the country.

The oath was administered to the graduating students by Dr. Afsheen Masnoor, Controller of Examinations, marking their formal transition into professional life.

Gold Medalists and Distinction Holders

The following students were awarded gold medals for their outstanding academic performance:

Dr. Sohail Sabir — PhD Molecular Biology; Dr. Faiza Rehman — MPhil Basic Medical Science; Fatima Jaweria — MPhil Molecular Biology; Usama Khalil Qadri — MPhil Molecular Biology; Shafaq Maqsood — MPhil Molecular Biology; Fazeela Tahir — MPhil Molecular Biology; Sidra Tayyab — MSPH; Rabia Shahbaz — MBBS (Federal Medical College); Fatima Humayune — BDS (School of Dentistry); Rimsha Shehnaz — DPT (Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences); Ayesha Naeem — MBBS (Federal Medical College); Rehana Tabassum — BSc Nursing Post RN (PIMS); Dr. Muhammad Shais Khan — MS Burn Surgery; Dr. Bushra Anam Ali — MPhil Haematology; Shuraym Ashraf Ghouri — BDS (School of Dentistry); Hareem Binte Saleem — MBBS (Federal Medical College); Arzu Fatima — MBBS (Federal Medical College); Shagufta Yaqoob — BSc Nursing Post RN (PIMS); Syeda Jawairiya Mukarram — MBBS (Federal Medical College); Laiba Shameem — BSc Nursing Post RN (PIMS); Farah Naz — BS Nursing (PIMS); Iffat Maqbool — BSc Nursing Post RN (PIMS); Sehar Kanwal — BS Nursing (FGPC); Nighat Saeed — BSc Nursing Post RN (PIMS); Amna Shafi — MBBS (Federal Medical College); Laraib Abbas — BS MLT (NIH); Ameera Shahid — BS MLT (NIH).