The Literary Society of the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore organized a prestigious book launching ceremony of “Legacy Beyond Leadership: The Role of Moral Authority in Creating Sustainable Change” authored by Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Arshad Mahmood, HI(M), SJ. The event was presided over by Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir (TI), Vice Chancellor UET Lahore, while the chief guest was the author himself, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Arshad Mahmood, who also served as Vice Chancellor of the University of Punjab. In his address, Prof. Dr. Shahid Munir praised the book, describing it as a valuable resource for youth and future leaders.
He said the book not only highlights the principles of leadership but also emphasizes the importance of moral values in bringing about sustainable change. He added that UET Lahore has always been at the forefront in promoting intellectual and academic activities, and this ceremony was another reflection of that tradition. Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Arshad Mahmood, while sharing key insights from his book, remarked that true leadership does not stem from authority or power but from character, ethics, and the ability to inspire positive change. The ceremony was attended by former Vice Chancellors including Prof. Dr. Nizamuddin, Prof. Dr. Akram Chaudhry, Prof. Dr. Nadeem Bhatti, Prof. Dr. Ihsan Malik, and Prof. Dr. Munawar Mirza, along with faculty members from the University of Punjab and other distinguished guests. Participants highly appreciated the theme and content of the book.