Political Scientist’s Alumni Association, Department of Political Science, University of Sindh organizes welcome and farewell party for newcomers and outgoing students
Jamshoro, Sindh
The Political Scientist’s Alumni Association, Department of Political Science, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, recently organized a welcome party in honor of students from 2K24 and a graceful farewell for the outgoing students of Batch 2K21.
Several students and faculty members joined and participated in this program held at the auditorium of the Institute of Commerce and Management, University of Sindh.
Highlighting the relevance and significance of education, the speakers quoted an Irish poet and writer, William Butler Yeats, who rightly pointed out that “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire”, while Edward de Bono, a great physician and commentator, had noted that “an idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.”
The speakers said, “Indeed, universities are made for generating ideas and are knowledge production houses. Students often get ideas and acquire knowledge in their respective fields during their academic journey. In line with this, different programs, seminars, conferences and workshops are part of this knowledge generation.”
In different programs, students and faculty members take a keen interest or they show a penchant for participating in these programs. These programs related to farewell and welcome parties turn into beautiful memories of educational journey. The faculty members fully participate and offer valuable insights for the outgoing students and those who are joining the Department of Political Science.
The scholars of the Political Science Department, like Chairman Prof. Dr. G. Akbar Mahesar, Assoc. Prof. Department of Political Science, Dr. Pervaiz Ali Mahesar, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Imran Ali Noonari, Assistant Prof. Dr. Basharat Lanjwani, Assistant Prof. Dr. Jamshed Baloch, Lecturer Ahmed Hussain Shah Bukhari, Lecturer Hansraj Oad, Lecturer Khaleeq Zaman Mahesar, Sohn Jannat, Mukhi Chandio, and Muhmin Soomro, motivated, and inspired their students with new ways of learning and understanding, discussed opportunities, and identified challenges of modern-day society.
While addressing students, the Chairman Department of Political Science, Prof. Dr. G. Akbar, conceptualized the role, relevance, and importance of the state in modern times. While quoting Aristotle, he said, “The ultimate aim of the state is to provide basic amenities of life to its citizens”. He further added that “people should not forget their country and show a patriotism”. He quoted Z.A. Bhutto and said that his constitution of 1973 offers complete security to the country of Pakistan. He terms it as a masterpiece, model, and complete code of conduct among the various modern constitutions of the world. He asked students to establish their careers and join various fields. He suggests that students can pursue careers in a variety of fields such as political experts, scientists, political analysts, and political secretaries in local government, diplomacy, and foreign offices.
Associate Prof. Dr. Pervaiz Ali Mahesar, while highlighting the power of knowledge, ideas, and learning, said, “Only the fittest will survive.” He stated that this phrase has now become outdated, and the new phrase is: “Only the innovative will survive.” He inspired students and motivated them to “learn, unlearn, and relearn in life.” He further explains that before entering university life, we possess ideas, beliefs, and values in our minds, but the fact is we cannot learn new ideas unless we relearn them. He stated that in order to relearn, we must first unlearn. He further emphasized that the modern world believes in innovative ideas. These innovative ideas come only after reading, writing, and learning. He praised students for their active and robust participation in the departmental activities. Moreover, Hansraj Oad, during his talk explained that “we are and should be proud of our culture, values, beliefs, heritage and history, old civilization and our heroes and Sufi poets.” He was optimistic about the future of students and reiterated that “students should play an active role in growth and development of their country”.
Dr. Imran Noonari also emphasized on education and learning. He said that after four years of hard work, students would get benefit of that. He said that we need to focus on three things: patience, perseverance, and hard work will make you successful. He emphasized that “work and worship don’t go unrewarded”. A good teacher always inspires, motivates to his students and acts as a role model for the society.
Moving forward, the gravitating part of this program was the singing of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai‘s Waee by the Faqirs of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai RA., Asst. Prof. Dr. Basharat Lanjwani led the group. The group performed Waee, portraying the message of “universality, peace and harmony, humanism, and spirituality enunciated by Shah.” The Sufi view this as “the transmission of divine light from the teacher’s heart to the student’s heart, rather than worldly knowledge.” This approach enables students to adjust their progress accordingly. They also hold the belief that the “teacher should adhere to the principles of Divine Law”. The Chairman of the Department of Political Science and faculty members distributed academic excellence certificates to outstanding students, acknowledging their outstanding performance in both academic and extracurricular activities. The “Political Science Alumni Association, University of Sindh” organized this event. This event was celebrated in a befitting manner and concluded with a hope, optimism and promised to continue such programs, seminars, workshops and conferences in the future. (PR)
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