LAHORE : COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore campus successfully organized its 30th convocation ceremony, awarding degrees to 1700 students of bachelor’s and master’s belonging to various fields including Engineering, Business Administration, Architecture and Design, Information and Scientific technology, and Social sciences During the event, 35 amongst the graduating students of Spring-19 and Fall-19 were rewarded with university and campus gold medals for exceptional academic performances in their respective departments, including Rija Ammad from Media studies department, CUI Lahore. Moreover, 21 students were presented their PhD degrees in engineering, management, mathematics, computer science, Physics and statistics. The ceremony formally commenced with the declaration of the Guest of Honor, Rector CUI, Professor Dr. Sajid Qamar followed by the welcome address delivered by Director CUI Lahore Campus, Professor Dr. Syed Asad Hussain who congratulated all the future nation builders on their remarkable achievement. Dr. Hussain urged to always follow the right path, taught the students to never let go of moral and ethical values and wished them the best for their future endeavors. He also reinforced the aim of university, and the faculty to not only educate students and impart practical skills among them, but also to shape their characters and groom them as individuals so they can be invaluable assets to this nation. He further applauded all the parents for their sheer efforts and sacrifices they made in order to provide their children with the best educational facilities, and assured them that ahead is the time to reap the benefits of their dedication. He also highlighted the significance of research in academia, and acknowledged the services rendered by Dr. Muhammad Yar of IRCBM, who received Tamgha-e-Imtiaz by the government of Pakistan on his exceptional contribution in the field of Chemistry and bio materials. Also, the upcoming strategies and projects aligned by the University were also informed to the audience so that commendable services in the world of academia are ensured, which prove to be contributive in national prosperity as well. Honorable Chief Guest, Founding Rector CUI, Dr. Syed Muhammad Junaid Zaidi Hilal-e-Imtiaz, Sitara-e-Imtiaz, also shared his wisdom with the students. Addressing the graduates, he advised them to pursue their goals, never give up on their dreams and always keep going. Forby, Professor Dr. Sajid Qamar also shared his precious words. The faculty, management and campus staff of the campus were also lauded for organizing such a terrific and formidable event, afterwards which, degrees and medals were distributed among the graduates marking the end of the ceremony.