The University of Gwadar has secured 1st position among all universities in Balochistan in the Higher Education Commission (HEC) National Skill Competency Test. According to the official results, the University achieved an average score of 50.55, ranking 1st among the 11 participating universities in Balochistan and 34th among 187 participating universities nationwide. The competency test was organized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan for 7th and 8th semester students of Computer Science and Information Technology across the country. The objective of the assessment was to evaluate the academic competence, professional skills, and technical capabilities of graduating students. On this remarkable achievement, Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Abdul Razzaq Sabir and Pro Vice Chancellor Prof Dr. Syed Manzoor Ahmed congratulated the participating students, faculty members, the Department of Computer Science & Information Technology, and the university administration. They stated that this accomplishment reflects the University's commitment to academic excellence, the unwavering dedication of its faculty, and the hard work and determination of its students. They further emphasized that the University of Gwadar remains committed to providing high-quality education in modern sciences and emerging technologies, and that this achievement is a testament to that commitment. The Vice Chancellor expressed confidence that the University will continue to achieve outstanding success at the national level while playing a significant role in promoting quality higher education in Balochistan. Meanwhile, faculty members and the University administration also extended their heartfelt congratulations to the students, the Chairman of the Department of Computer Science & Information Technology, and the department's faculty members for this distinguished achievement. They reaffirmed their commitment to further enhancing students' professional competencies, strengthening skill-based education, and promoting academic excellence to elevate the University's standing at the national level.