KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice (Retd) Maqbool Baqar has said that a nation’s strength lies in the quality of its institutions which thrive with academic and administrative autonomy.
This he said while speaking at the 56th Convocation of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan held at CPSP Head Quarter Karachi. Those who were present include President CPSP Prof. Khalid Masood Gondal, Senior VP Prof. Muhammad Shoaib Shafi, Vice President Prof. Ayesha Siddiqa, CPSP Councillors and Fellows, Prof Maqsood Hamid, Prof Amanullah Abbasi and others.
They congratulated the passing out specialists of the College and hoped that they, like their predecessors, would invest their energies and expertise towards alleviating the sufferings of the people of the country.
The CM said that a nation’s strength lies in the quality of its institutions. “I am pleased to acknowledge the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan as one of the noteworthy institutions in the country, making commendable strides in postgraduate medical education on a national and international scale,” he said and added that the educational institutions thrive with academic and administrative autonomy. However, in addition to these factors, I propose the inclusion of social responsibility as a fundamental aspect,” he said and added that the institutions should be rooted in a sense of duty towards society, with public awareness of their utility and assurance of the safety and efficacy of their outputs.
This is particularly significant for medical institutions, the custodians of the medical profession, he said and added that they bear the weighty responsibility of ensuring their graduates not only apply their knowledge and skills effectively but also demonstrate empathy in providing relief to those in need, the CM said.
Justice Baqar reminded all members of the medical profession, especially those embarking on their careers, that the people of this country, much like their parents and families, have made sacrifices to support their journey into the esteemed field of medicine. “I hope that you will uphold the expectations placed upon you and maintain the trust and confidence bestowed upon the medical profession by the nation,” he said.
The destiny of CPSP rests in the hands of the young specialists who have recently graduated or will do so in the future, the interim CM said and added that the College should now focus on equipping this generation not only with professional competencies but also with the values intrinsic to this noble profession.
The CM said that it was important to mold the professional characters through positive role-modelling, fostering attributes that enable them to serve the profession and the country with the utmost dedication and capability. He extended his sincere wishes for success in all their noble endeavours.
