The classes of the new entrants at Karachi University for the academic session 2008 will commence from January 10.
This was announced by the spokesman of Karachi University on Wednesday.
He said more than 4,000 students were admitted to various teaching departments of the institution. Meanwhile, the Vice-chancellor of Karachi University, Prof. Dr.
Pirzada Qasim Raza Siddiqui, has welcomed the new entrants. In a message on the occasion of the new academic year 2008, he reminded that they are now affiliated to a large institution of the country where their prime objective should be to acquire knowledge and education so as to get adequate acquaintance with science and
technology.

He advised that by enhancing their academic capabilities they must be prepared to meet the increasingly tough multiple challenges of modern time. The Vice-Chancellor asserted that a number of former students of Karachi University have been playing leading role in various fields of life and serving the nation and country which is an element of prestige and honor for themselves and their alma mater. This tradition of the varsity, he pointed out, should be carried on with more enthusiasm. Relating acquisition of latest knowledge and research in all fields of sciences as essential and the most significant source of bringing about progress and prosperity, Prof. Siddiqui urged upon them to devote themselves for studies benefiting from all modern facilities provided by the University of Karachi.

Libraries and laboratories when properly used can turn students into scholars, scientists, researchers and intellectuals, he said. A highly qualified, able and experienced team of faculty is available to help explore students potentials and to polish their skills.
Recalling the imagination of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah about the youth and students, Prof. Siddiqui said that Quaid-e-Azam always considered the younger generation as a highly precious asset for the country and nation. The golden principle of Unity, Faith and Discipline must be taken as a means of guidance throughout your varsity life and beyond, the Vice-Chancellor further informed the new entrants. At present time when literacy and acquisition of science and technology is making significant difference among the nations of the world, we as a whole nation, are in immense want of look forward to the enlightened profile of life and this is possible when we learn to seek knowledge making it a source of acquiring wisdom, he added.

He urged the new entrants to concentrate towards the acquisition of knowledge.