Karachi: In presence of President Asif Ali Zardari, Governor Sindh Dr. Ishrat ul Ebad signed an ordinance here on Friday at Bilawal House, giving Sindh Medical College the status of Sindh Medical University, sources informed.
Professor Tariq Rafi has been appointed as the Vice Chancellor of Sindh Medial University, under his leadership Sindh Medical University could now fulfill the academic needs of students from all over the country particularly the students from Sindh.
Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Provincial Health Minister Dr. Sagheer Ahmed, Salman Farooqui, Dr. Jawed Salman of Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America were also present on the occasion.
Presidential spokesmanĀ Farhat ullah Babar told the media that the step taken by the President will benefit the students of graduation and post graduation including the students carrying out medical research in their respective fields.