Orientation Day Observed At SMIU

The Orientation Day was observed at the Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU) at its campus here on Thursday

KARACHI, Sept 7 (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 07th Sep, 2017 ) : The Orientation Day was observed at the Sindh Madressatul islam University (SMIU) at its campus here on Thursday. Vice-Chancellor Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh said on the occasion that the Sindh Madressatul Islam had an institution with a history spanning over 133 years.

He stated that during the period the institution has not only upheld its historic character but it has progressed in many areas, which has made it different from other institutions of the country.

Dr Shaikh was addressing the Orientation Day, organized by the University for newly admitted students in BS and MS programmes for Fall 2017 at SMIU's auditorium. While welcoming the newly enrolled students at SMIU, Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh said that they have many privileges over here at SMIU.

They are studying in the Alma-Mater of founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, which is enlightened in its nature and practice. Also, it is oldest institution of the sub-continent that produced a large number of freedom fighters for creation of Pakistan.

SMIU also provides modern facilities and opportunities to its students for their professional grooming including scholarships, trainings and visits of the national institutions and other countries like UK, Turkey, China and Malaysia, under its Leadership Programme.

"Out of 1,500 applicants only 263 youngsters have succeeded to get admission at SMIU through a merit based selection process," the Vice Chancellor said. He further said that Sindh Madressah University believes in professional grooming of its students with the help of its highly qualified faculty and also it encourages them to nurture their hidden talent by participating in various activities organized by the university on different times.

The Vice-Chancellor stressed upon the students to strictly follow discipline and rules and regulations of the university, respect teachers, staff members and fellow students, concentrate on learning and participate in co-curricular activities, that will give them confidence and improve their leadership skills.

Earlier, Deans of various faculties, chairperson and heads of different departments introduced their departments through presentations. The students also visited various departments of university in groups. A documentary on "Past, Present and Future of SMIU" was also screened on the occasion.