The Government College University (GCU), Lahore presented the esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award to General Raheel Sharif (Retd.), the Former Army Chief of Pakistan (COAS) and the first Commander-In-Chief of the Islamic Alliance against Terrorism, KSA.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi presented the prestigious award to General Raheel Sharif, who spoke to the students about the importance of three Cs in life: Character, Courage, and Competence.
The GCU award, presented in a graceful convocation-style special gathering, recognizes the most distinguished alumni who have made outstanding contributions in their respective fields, and it is one of the highest honours bestowed by GCU.
Speaking on the occasion, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Zaidi mentioned that some students make their alma mater proud, and General Raheel Sharif is one of them.
🎖️ Today, we honoured a great son of our land, a true champion of peace and security and a beacon of character, courage, and competence!
We are delighted to have conferred the GCU Lifetime Achievement Award to General (R) Raheel Sharif, former Chief of Army Staff and the first… pic.twitter.com/QCDKl2Os7c
— Asghar Zaidi (@zaidia) August 11, 2023
His journey inspires us all to strive for excellence. I thank him for appreciating the development at your alma mater. You’re absolutely right: “To be successful in life, you need to have passion. Success only comes when there is passion and dedication in the line you choose.”
He stated that all educational institutions teach a similar curriculum, but it is the tradition of focusing on the character-building of students through co-curricular activities that makes Government College Lahore prestigious.
He believed that recognizing and honoring the achievements of distinguished alumni can inspire current students and encourage them to strive for excellence in their own pursuits.
