A Homecoming to Remember: Best Centurian Graduate of 1960, Prof. Mehmood Ali Malik Returns to King Edward Medical University.
Team
KEMUNITED recently had the immense privilege of welcoming Prof. Mehmood
Ali Malik, the Best Centurian Graduate of the Class of 1960 and
former Principal of King Edward Medical University, back to his alma mater.
Decades after graduating from the then King Edward Medical College (KEMC),
Prof. Malik returned to witness how the institution and its students have
evolved.
During
our conversation, we asked him how he felt King Edward had changed over the
years. With a warm smile, he reminisced about student life in the 1960s:
“Beta,
hamaray dour mein tou baray sakht professors hotay thay. Ab tou aisa kuch bhi
nahi. Dil beth jata tha agar professor aap ka naam le leta.”
His
words painted a vivid picture of an era where discipline, respect, and academic
rigor defined medical education. Though times have changed, his memories
reflected the values that helped shape generations of outstanding physicians.
When
asked about the most memorable moment of his life, Prof. Malik paused for
a moment. With tears in his eyes, he shared a memory that still fills him with
pride:
“Jab
mujhay Best Centurian Graduate ka khitab mila, aur woh bhi General Ayub Khan
se.”
It
was a moment of recognition that has remained close to his heart for over six
decades—a testament to a lifetime of excellence and dedication.
Before
concluding the interview, we requested a message for the students of King
Edward. His advice was simple, heartfelt, and timeless:
“Jo
kaam bhi karo, dil se karo. Bohat upar jao ge.”
(“Whatever
you do, do it wholeheartedly. You will achieve great heights.”)
As
Prof. Mehmood Ali Malik walked through the halls that once shaped his
journey, he reminded us that true greatness is not measured only by
achievements, but by humility, passion, and an unwavering commitment to one’s purpose.
His
visit was more than a reunion—it was a bridge between generations, inspiring
today’s King Edwardians to carry forward the legacy of excellence that has
defined this historic institution for over a century.
Thank you, Prof. Mehmood Ali Malik, for sharing your memories, your wisdom, and your enduring love for King Edward. Your journey continues to inspire every student who walks these corridors.
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