VIS Department celebrated “Cheers
for Volunteers” certificate distribution ceremony with famous singer, Director,
Film Maker, social worker and founder of Rise for Pakistan “JAWAD AHMAD”. This
ceremony was held to honor UCP’s volunteers who performed their mandatory
volunteer work with various partners of UCP – VIS.
Ceremony started with the
recitation of Holy Quran followed by Naat and welcome address by Prof. Ather
Azim Khan (Director VIS).
A documentary competition
“Docu-thon” was held to appreciate the documentaries of UCP volunteers. 10
selected documentaries were showcased and judges from Media Lyceum including Ali
Naqvi, Nasir Ali Mazari, Arsalan, Jibran and Jawad Ahmad assigned marks to each
documentary. Top three contestants were awarded with cash prizes by honorable
Pro-Rector Dr. Muhammad Zafarullah. Mr. Ali Naqvi RJ FM 103 and Campus Incharge
of Media Lyceum praised UCP volunteers for their dedication and participation
during the documentary making training.
Guest of honor Jawad Ahmad re-iterated
the need for volunteerism in Pakistan and he appreciated UCP volunteers for their
contributions. He also introduced his NGO “Rise for Pakistan”.
Pro-Rector Dr. Muhammad
Zafarullah delivered the note of thanks and also distributed souvenirs amongst
the guests and judges.