Bilawal Bhutto reflected on Jinnah’s enduring legacy, portraying the university’s namesake as a timeless emblem of vision, discipline, and unwavering public service
By Sajjad Shah
KARACHI: At the 7th convocation of Jinnah Sindh Medical University in Karachi, Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari delivered a speech that blended reflection on history with a call to service, urging the new generation of medical professionals to carry their knowledge with humility and responsibility.
Bilawal Bhutto began by highlighting the symbolic weight of the university’s name, describing Muhammad Ali Jinnah as a figure synonymous with vision, discipline, and service. “Quaid-e-Azam believed that education and health were the foundations of a strong Pakistan,” he said, underlining the enduring relevance of these ideals in contemporary society.
The PPP Chairman went on to emphasize the ethical dimensions of knowledge and technology. “Technology without ethics is dangerous and knowledge without empathy is hollow,” he told the graduates, urging them to integrate moral consciousness with professional skill. He framed the occasion not just as a celebration of academic achievement but as a moment to recognize the societal responsibility carried by those entering the medical profession.
Addressing the assembled students, he said Pakistan, Sindh, and humanity at large would need their talents. “Carry your knowledge with humility. Carry your power with responsibility. Carry your success with gratitude,” he exhorted, framing their accomplishments within the broader duty to serve others.
Bilawal also reflected on Sindh’s historical role as a cradle of knowledge and resilience, recalling how the region has produced thinkers, healers, and reformers from the Indus Valley Civilization to the modern metropolis of Karachi.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, who also spoke at the convocation, praised the graduates for their promise, discipline, and resilience, describing them as a remarkable generation of doctors, researchers, educators, and health leaders poised to shape the future of the province and the nation.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Amjad Siraj Memon said the university produces capable, ethical medical professionals who will play a key role in public service. He noted that with the support of the provincial government and the Higher Education Commission, JSMU’s academic and research programs have been strengthened.
