Press Release

Khairpur

dated :27-6-2026

Aamir Shahzad, a student of the Department of Pharmacy at Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur Mirs, has secured a freelance project after successfully completing multiple specializations under the Google Career Certificate Program. Appreciating this remarkable achievement, the Vice Chancellor of SALU, Meritorious Professor Dr. Yousuf Khushk, said that the accomplishment demonstrates the transformative role of industry-recognized digital skills in enhancing students’ employability and freelancing potential.

The achievement reflects the core objective of the Google Career Certificate Program: equipping students with practical, industry-rerelevant, and market-ready skills that lead directly to employment, freelancing, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Aamir Shahzad combined certifications in Data Analytics, AI Productivity Workflows, and Digital Design to build a competitive freelance profile that integrates both technical and creative expertise. His skills include Excel dashboard development, Canva-based branding, and short-form video editing, enabling him to secure his first freelance assignment.

Vice Chancellor Meritorious Professor Dr. Yousuf Khushk said that Aamir Shahzad’s achievement is clear evidence that when students complement their formal education with modern digital skills, they can access national and international employment and freelancing opportunities even while pursuing their studies. He emphasized that Shah Abdul Latif University is committed not only to awarding degrees but also to nurturing skilled, innovative, and self-reliant graduates who are well prepared for the demands of the modern workforce and capable of making meaningful contributions to Pakistan’s growing digital economy.

The Vice Chancellor also appreciated the dedicated efforts of Prof. Dr. Abdul Sami Shaikh, Chairman of the Department of Pharmacy, and the department’s Google Career Certificate Program Focal Person for promoting skill-based education and encouraging students to acquire globally recognized digital certifications alongside their academic studies.

Prof. Dr. Mujeeb ur Rehman Abro, Point of Contact for the Google Career Certificate Program at SALU, congratulated Aamir Shahzad on his achievement and encouraged students from all departments to take full advantage of the free Google Career Certificate Program. He emphasized that acquiring digital and professional skills significantly enhances employability, freelancing opportunities, and career prospects in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy.

The University administration expressed the hope that more SALU students would follow Aamir Shahzad’s inspiring example by utilizing international learning platforms to develop practical skills, generate sustainable employment opportunities, and contribute effectively to Pakistan’s digital and knowledge-based economy.

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SALU Khairpur Mirs