Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, has inaugurated a modern students’ hostel at Campus II of Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), marking a significant step towards strengthening educational infrastructure and residential facilities for female students.
The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Bushra Mirza, who holds the Pride of Performance and Tamgha-e-Imtiaz awards. Other attendees included Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Azra Yasmin, Provost Professor Dr. Rohama Gul, Deputy Provost Dr. Nosheen Masood, Professor Dr. Shazia Iftikhar, Registrar Naseem Akhtar, Director External Linkages Dr. Khurram Shehzad Ahmed, Chief Security Officer Colonel Ali Irtaza, and senior faculty members and administrative officials.
During the ceremony, Rana Mashhood unveiled the commemorative plaque to formally inaugurate the newly constructed facility. He was subsequently briefed on the modern amenities available at the hostel.
The facility has been equipped with a modern gymnasium, spacious dining hall, dedicated prayer room and an open recreational area to provide students with a comfortable and supportive residential environment. A secure boundary wall has also been constructed to ensure the privacy and safety of female residents.
As part of the university’s commitment to environmental protection, Rana Mashhood and Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Bushra Mirza also participated in a tree plantation activity within the hostel premises, promoting a greener and more environmentally friendly campus.
During the event, Registrar Naseem Akhtar presented an overview of Fatima Jinnah Women University, highlighting its history, academic progress and infrastructure development.
In her welcome address, Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Bushra Mirza thanked the chief guest and appreciated his contributions towards youth welfare and empowerment. She said the operationalisation of the modern hostel at Campus II reflected the dedicated efforts of the university’s faculty and administrative teams.
She reaffirmed the university’s commitment to providing female students with quality education alongside improved residential facilities.
Addressing the gathering, Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan appreciated the vice chancellor and her team for their efforts to expand educational infrastructure and improve facilities for female students.
He highlighted Fatima Jinnah Women University’s important role in empowering women and developing leadership potential among them.
The chairman assured the university administration that the Government of Pakistan and the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme would continue extending full support to its future development projects and student welfare initiatives.
The new hostel is expected to further improve the residential and academic environment at Fatima Jinnah Women University’s Campus II.