KARACHI, Oct 10 (NNI): The University of Karachi has conferred an honorary doctorate degree (honoris causa) upon esteemed Islamic scholar and speaker Dr. Zakir Naik.
The degree was awarded by Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, also the university’s chancellor, in recognition of Dr. Naik’s contributions to Islam.
Dr. Naik, a state guest in Pakistan, is visiting the country at the government’s invitation.
During his stay until October 28, he will address public gatherings in multiple cities, including Lahore and Islamabad. The scholar has already met senior government officials, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and addressed a gathering in Karachi.
Speaking at the convocation ceremony, Governor Tessori waxed lyrical about Dr Naik. He said that Dr. Naik had successfully participated in several debates on wide-ranging topics of Islam while expressing hope that Dr Naik would continue with his mission to preach Islam with same vigour.
The convocation ceremony was attended by consul generals, the Sindh Higher Education Commission chairman, university officials, and faculty members.
The honorary degree was approved by the University of Karachi’s Syndicate, recognising Dr. Naik’s services to Islam.
The degree-awarding ceremony was attended by the consul generals of different countries, the Chairman of the Sindh Higher Education Commission, Dr Tariq Rafi, KU Vice-Chancellor Dr Khalid Iraqi, Mufi Abdul Rahim, deans of faculties, and senior faculty members. NNI
