Syed Ali Shah, Education Desk:Â
Quetta, December 24: Governor Balochistan Jaffar Khan Mandokhail said that convocation ceremonies are not merely formal gatherings; rather, they represent important milestones that signify intellectual growth, personal achievement, and readiness to serve society.
The graduates passing out from BUITEMS today embody the aspirations of Pakistan and Balochistan, serving as torchbearers of knowledge and development. Under the visionary leadership of Professor Dr. Khalid Hafeez and his team, the university has continued to emerge as a symbol of academic excellence and innovation.
BUITEMS Enjoys Global Ranking
He said he was pleased to learn that BUITEMS has been placed in the global 1500 band in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 — the only university from Balochistan ranked internationally. This, he added, reflects the university’s consistent commitment to quality education, research, and institutional growth.
The Governor expressed these views while addressing the 21st convocation of BUITEMS University. Provincial Education Minister Raheela Hameed Khan Durrani, Vice Chancellors of all public sector universities of Balochistan, faculty deans, distinguished guests, parents, and graduating students attended the ceremony.
Gold Medals Awarded To 10 PhDs
It is worth mentioning that during the 21st convocation, degrees and gold medals were awarded to 10 PhD, 685 BS, and 41 MS and MBA graduates.
Governor Mandokhail said he was pleased to attend the convocation as Governor of Balochistan, terming the event a moment celebrating educational excellence, perseverance and hope for the future.
He also praised BUITEMS for its role as United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) SDG Hub 8 Vice Chair for Teaching and Education, highlighting its active contribution to global discourse and sustainable development through academic leadership.
He added that the university’s future vision includes developing Centres of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change, Smart Structures, and Disaster Risk Management to address local challenges with global solutions. The expansion of academic opportunities through sub-campuses in Zhob and Muslim Bagh further reflects BUITEMS’ commitment to inclusive growth and regional empowerment.
Addressing the graduates, the Governor said their success is the result of commitment and discipline. As they move forward, they should view challenges as opportunities, serve their communities with integrity, embrace innovation, and strive for excellence.
VC BUITEMS Dr. Khalid Hafeez Hails Students
He urged them to stay curious, keep learning, and adapt to a rapidly changing world — pursue their passions, take calculated risks, and aim for the best in everything they do.
The Governor congratulated all graduates, their families, and faculty members, praying that their journey ahead remains filled with success, purpose, and meaningful contribution to the progress of the province and the country. Earlier, the Governor awarded gold medals to scholars and distributed degrees among graduates.
