PU’s 250 students to get HEC needs-based scholarship
Punjab University (PU) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali said that character-building societies play a vital role in nurturing moral values among students alongside academic learning, helping them develop as responsible and principled citizens.
He was addressing an oath-taking ceremony of the Character Building Society (CBS) at the Institute of Zoology, University of the Punjab, New Campus, here on Monday.
The event was attended by Director Institute of Zoology Prof Dr Nabila Roohi, DSA Director Dr Shahzeb Khan, CBS Coordinator Dr Bushra Nisar Khan, faculty members, and a large number of students. The Vice Chancellor said education was not limited to acquiring knowledge but also involves developing honesty, discipline, leadership qualities, teamwork, and a strong sense of responsibility. He added that such societies help guide students towards positive activities, including community service and ethical engagement, while steering them away from negative influences.
He said strong character forms the foundation of a successful life and a progressive society, stressing that universities should actively support character-building initiatives to produce responsible and ethical citizens.
Prof Dr Muhammad Ali administered the oath to newly inducted members, who pledged to uphold the principles, values, and rules of CBS and to work with dedication for promoting integrity and transparency.
On the occasion, a poster competition was also held, providing students a platform to express creativity on social and ethical themes. Winners were awarded prizes
in recognition of their performance.
Dr Nabila Roohi said the CBS serves as an important platform for developing moral values, leadership skills, and commitment to a corruption-free society. She added that the society would continue organizing seminars, awareness campaigns, and community outreach activities throughout the academic year. The Character Building Societies initiative, launched annually by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) across educational institutions, aims to promote integrity, transparency, and active citizenship among youth.
Moreover, Punjab University (PU) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali on Monday said that merit, transparency, and fairness would remain the guiding principles in the selection of students for scholarships under the HEC Needs-Based Scholarship Programme.
