Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif participated in the 89th convocation of Kinnaird College for Women University, marking a significant event attended with enthusiasm by students and faculty. According to Directorate General Public Relation – Govt of Punjab, the ceremony began with the traditional opening by Bishop Alexander John Malik, Chairman of the Board of Governors, who highlighted the chief minister’s role as a model for women, particularly her efforts to empower women and support female students.

During the event, Chief Minister Sharif awarded gold medals and degrees to outstanding BS and MPhil students and recognized faculty members for their contributions to teaching and research. A notable moment occurred when the chief minister publicly acknowledged a special student receiving a gold medal, drawing applause from attendees. The ceremony also included a special song performance by students and remarks from the college head girl.

Several students received special medals for their academic achievements, including Shamail from Media Studies, Taiba Akhtar from Chemistry, Sheeza Ali from Fine Arts, and Hafza Rehman from Physics. Among MPhil graduates, Farheen Nasir was honored in Life Sciences, while other disciplines also saw students recognized for their excellence.