Rashid Latif Medical and Dental College (RLMC) held its 7th Convocation 2026 in Lahore, awarding degrees, medals and distinctions to 188 graduates.
Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal attended the ceremony as chief guest, while University of Health Sciences (UHS) Registrar Kiran Fatima was the guest of honour.
The event was held at the college’s central auditorium and attended by senior college officials, faculty members, graduates and their families.
188 MBBS and BDS Graduates Receive Degrees
A total of 188 graduates received degrees and academic distinctions. These included 147 MBBS graduates from Rashid Latif Medical College and 41 BDS graduates from Rashid Latif Dental College.
The ceremony began with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by the national anthem. Vice Principal Professor Dr Mudassar Ali administered the oath to the graduating students.
Chairman RLK Associates Professor Dr Rashid Latif Khan, CEO Sabahat Khan, Executive Director Professor Farrukh Zaman and Director Zulekha Khan were among the senior officials present.
Ahsan Iqbal Urges Doctors to Embrace AI
Addressing the graduates, Ahsan Iqbal praised the RLK Group’s contributions to healthcare and education.
He reminded the graduating doctors that their qualifications carried a responsibility to serve humanity and save lives. He urged them to focus on restoring patients’ health and improving their quality of life.
Iqbal also highlighted the rapid changes driven by artificial intelligence (AI). He stressed that professionals must keep pace with emerging technologies and developments to remain relevant in their fields.
Expressing optimism about Pakistan’s future, he said hard work was essential for national progress.
Rashid Latif Khan Emphasises Compassionate Healthcare
Professor Dr Rashid Latif Khan said healthcare professionals held an important and respected position in society.
He urged doctors to provide quality medical care to all patients, regardless of their financial circumstances. He also advised young doctors to communicate with patients and their families politely and compassionately.
Khan said Pakistan offered opportunities for young people to build successful careers at home, provided they remained committed to hard work and professional development.
RLK Leadership Calls for National Progress
CEO Sabahat Khan said Pakistan remained a shared national identity for its people, wherever they lived. She emphasised that contributing to the country’s development was a collective responsibility.
The ceremony was also attended by former Ameer-ud-Din Medical College Principal Professor Farooq Afzal, Principal Professor Tahir Masood, Principal Professor Qasim Saeed, Registrar Dr Ayaz Qaiser, Chief Operating Officer Brigadier Asim Imran, deans, faculty members and the graduates’ parents.
The event concluded with the presentation of commemorative shields to distinguished guests, marking the completion of the college’s seventh convocation.
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