Celebration of Birth Aniversary of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

On 209th birthday Anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, Department of History and Pakistan gave a Tribute to Sir Syed Ahmad Khan: ???A Vision That Changed Generations??? The students of the Department of English, Government College Women University Faisalabad, organized a seminar on Sir Syed Ahmad Khan as an academic assignment of Pakistan Studies to commemorate his remarkable contributions to education, social reform, and the intellectual development of the nation. The event commenced with a cake-cutting ceremony by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Kanwal Ameen(T.I.). She appreciated students??? projects, charts, and posters highlighting the life, vision, and educational services of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. She emphasised that the students should remember the vision and mission of Sir Syed and play their due role in the progress of Pakistan through achieving excellence in education and contributing positively in the society. The formal proceedings of seminar began with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Kashaf Noor, followed by a series of informative speeches delivered by the participating students: Tehmina Maqbool, Imran Nawaz, Khansa Saleem, Um-e-Ruman, Noor Fatima, Diya Shahbaz, and Faseeha Afzal. Their speeches covered Sir Syed Ahmad Khan???s life and early history, educational mission, Scientific Society, MAO College, literary contributions, social reforms, the Aligarh Movement, and his lasting legacy. The seminar was graced by distinguished faculty members and university officials, including Dr. Shahzia Adnan, Coordinator, Faculty of Arts and Humanities; Dr. Sadia Asim, Director ORIC; Dr. Sana Aslam, Director Academics; Dr. Shakeel, Director QEC; Dr. Asma Aziz, Director Students Affairs; Dr. Nousheen Syed, Head of the Department of Business Administration; Dr. Sadia Waheed, Head of the Department of English; and Dr. Nusrat Zahra, Lecturer, Department of History and Pakistan Studies. The proceedings were conducted by Marium Nawaz, while the concluding prayer was offered by Saroosh Alvi. The event was concluded by Dr. Unsa Jamshed, HoD, Department of History and Pakistan Studies. She extended gratitude to the respected faculty members, university leadership, and all participating students for their valuable contributions and encouragement. The seminar provided an opportunity for students to enhance their confidence, communication, and presentation skills while reflecting on Sir Syed Ahmad Khan???s enduring message that education is essential for social progress and national development.