ISLAMABAD – Minister for National Health Services Saira Afzal Tarar said that the Hamdard University is a prestigious institution in Pakistan and its contribution in the development of the youth for tomorrow is commendable.
“I am glad to learn that the graduates of this campus are well positioned in their professional and academic pursuits, both nationally and internationally,” she said while addressing the degree awarding ceremony of the university.
The minister said “We must pay tributes to the founder of this great seat of learning, Shaheed Hakeem Mohammed Saeed, who will always be remembered as an emblem of grace, who devoted his life to serve the humanity.” The contributions that Shaheed Hakeem Mohammed Saeed made, particularly in healthcare and education are unique.
“I would also like to acknowledge Sadia Rashid, who is proactively advancing the mission of her great father with dedication and commitment,” she said. Minister said we need to promote democratic norms in our society. For this we need to promote a culture of tolerance and respect for diverse ideas.
She shared with participants that the present government has taken major steps to regulate the ignored discipline of traditional and herbal medicines which was unregulated since the creation of Pakistan. “As soon as I took office as minister, I started the rule making process after consultation with the stakeholders and provincial governments and succeeded to notify Alternative Medicines Rules on 27th May 2014,” she said.
As you prepare to go out and serve humanity, always remember that honesty, integrity and compassion must be your guiding principles, she addressed to graduates.
