Dr Zakir Naik awarded honorary PhD degree

Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has awarded an honorary PhD degree to renowned religious scholar Dr Zakir Naik for his contributions in the field of Islam.

According to a press release, the degree was conferred on the cleric during a public address event held at Polo Ground adjacent to the Governor House in Karachi.

Governor Tessori congratulated the graduating student for serving the Muslim community across the world for the last 30 years.

The doctorate degree was presented by Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University Lyari to the 58-year-old public figure.

Dr Naik is currently in Pakistan for a month-long visit, which began on September 30.

Upon his arrival at Islamabad airport, he was warmly welcomed by Prime Minister’s Youth Programme (PMYP) Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, Additional Secretary Ministry of Religious Affairs Syed Dr Attaur Rehman, Parliamentary Secretary Religious Affairs Shamsheer Ali Mazari, and other dignitaries.

A day earlier, the globally celebrated personality included his public lectures in the metropolis.

Mr Naik will hold private meetings from October 7 to 10 in the port city.

He will then travel to Lahore and deliver lectures on October 12 and 13, and later in Islamabad on October 19 and 20. 

These events will be broadcast live on Peace TV, allowing a broader audience to benefit from Dr. Naik's expertise in comparative religion.