The annual convocation week of the National University of Sciences and Technology commenced in Islamabad on Monday.

Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir was the Chief Guest and conferred medals upon distinction holders.

Addressing the graduates, the Army Chief commended NUST for developing a conducive ecosystem for teaching and learning to nurture brilliant minds, who are fully poised to serve the nation.

He urged the graduates to figure out and analyse challenges being faced by the country and put their intellectual resourcefulness to find solutions for these challenges.

Over 3500 graduates in Bachelor's, Master's and PhD courses will receive degrees during the convocation week.

Source: Radio Pakistan