ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Bahria University Islamabad held its 28th convocation ceremony, where more than 3,300 graduates were awarded degrees across multiple disciplines in a large-scale academic gathering attended by senior naval leadership, faculty members and families of students.
The ceremony was graced by Admiral Naveed Ashraf, Chief of the Naval Staff and Pro Chancellor of the university, who attended as Chief Guest and personally conferred degrees upon the graduating students.
Bahria University Islamabad held its 28th Convocation. CNS Adm Naveed Ashraf, Pro Chancellor, graced the ceremony as Chief Guest (CG) and conferred degrees upon over 3300 graduates. A total of 108 gold and 105 silver medals were awarded for outstanding academic achievement. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/uNy7XTq2aM
— DGPR (Navy) (@dgprPaknavy) February 16, 2026According to details shared by the Directorate General Public Relations of the Pakistan Navy, a total of 108 gold medals and 105 silver medals were awarded to students for outstanding academic performance, making this year’s medal count one of the most substantial in recent convocations.
The convocation brought together a wide audience, including serving naval officers, university officials, faculty members and the parents of graduating students, who witnessed the formal award of degrees and honours. The ceremony featured structured proceedings in line with traditional convocation protocols, including the presentation of top achievers and programme-wise recognition.
In his address to the graduates, Admiral Naveed Ashraf congratulated both the students and their parents on the successful completion of their academic journey. He emphasised the importance of higher education in national growth and capacity building, noting that universities play a critical role in developing skilled professionals for key sectors.
He also acknowledged the academic progress and institutional growth of Bahria University, appreciating its expanding portfolio of programmes and contributions to professional education. The remarks highlighted the link between academic excellence and national development, particularly in technical, scientific and professional fields.
University officials present at the event underscored that the graduating batch represented a diverse range of disciplines, reflecting the institution’s broad academic structure. Medal recipients were recognised discipline-wise, with gold and silver medals awarded to top-ranking students based on cumulative performance and academic distinction.
The venue featured organised degree distribution segments, medal presentations and formal acknowledgments of faculty and administrative departments involved in conducting examinations and academic supervision. Parents and family members filled the hall, capturing moments as graduates received their degrees and honours on stage.
The 28th convocation adds to the university’s ongoing record of annual graduation ceremonies that recognise academic merit and institutional standards, with participation from senior leadership linked to its pro chancellorship and governance structure.