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Samiullah, a student of BSc (Hons) Statistics, has won the prestigious title of �Mr. GCU 2011-12� organized by the GCU Sports Board. Samiullah flexed his rippling muscles to win the title in the finals of the competition adjudicated by Pakistan Bodybuilding Federation General Secretary Sheikh Farooq Iqbal, Mr Imran Qureshi and Mian Naseer Ahmed adjudicated the competition. The Vice Chancellor Prof. (Meritorious) Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rehman Izaz-I-Kamal, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, while Chairman Sports Board Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq (SI) along with other academic and administrative heads was also present.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman gives away the title of Mr. GCU to Shamiullah at the Bodybuilding Championship 2011-12

Samiullah bagged the top position in the category of musclemen with over 75+kg of weight. Then, he took part in the finals and won the title of Mr GCU Lahore 2010-11. Talha Fahad, a student of Intermediate, managed to beat tough competitors in the 65Kg category. Umar Ali (Department of Political Science Department) got second place in 70Kg category, while Waseem Afzal (Electrical Engineering Department bagged the top position in the 75kg category.

Addressing the ceremony, Vice Chancellor Prof. (Meritorious) Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rehman appreciated the hard work of the participants and praised their efforts they put in the game of bodybuilding. He said that devotion, dedication and honesty are the basis of success. He promised to extend every support, moral and financial, to the students of GCU and assured his endless concern for the promotion of sports in the University. GCU Director Sports Khadim Ali Khan also spoke on the occasion.

Later, the Vice Chancellor along with Chairman Sports Board and GCU Director Sports awarded the trophies to the winners of each category and presented souvenirs to former champions of Mr. GCU title and to the adjudicators.

GC University Lahore has awarded a doctor of philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Sciences. Ms. Syeda Mehiabeen Abidi Habib completed her research on the topic of �Ecosystem People: Resilience and Adaptive Capacity in Community Based Conservation, Pakistan� in the supervision of GCU Sustainable Study Centre Director Prof. Dr. Amin-ul-Haq Khan. GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. (Meritorious) Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rehman; Izaz-I-Kamal and Dean of Faculty of Science and Technology Prof. Dr. Ikramul Haq have congratulated Ms. Syeda Mehiabeen on completion of her PhD programme and urged to continue research in her respective field.

The Urdu Department GCU hosted a Patras-Faiz Seminar to mark the death anniversary of Prof. Ahmed Shah Bokhari 'Patras' � the great writer, translator, teacher, broadcaster and finally a diplomat at the highest levels of the United Nations, and to pay tribute to Fiaz Ahmad Fiaz � a noted poet and student Prof. Ahmed Shah Bokhari 'Patras'. GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. (Meritorious) Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq ur Rehman; Izaz-I-Kamal was the chief guest at the seminar which was also addressed by Faiz� grandson Ali Madeeh Hashmi, Faiz� daughter Muneeza Hashmi, Patras� son Haroon Bokhari, Dr. Saadat Saeed and Dr. Shafeeq Aajmi.

Addressing the seminar, Prof. Khaleeq said that the GC University is proud to be the alma mater of great poets and men of letters like Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Prof. Ahmed Shah Bokhari 'Patras' and Faiz Ahmed Faiz and will keep their traditions alive. He said the literary works of these great men are like lampposts which guide them to peace and progress. The Vice Chancellor also highlighted the various aspects of 'Patras' and Faiz�s personality.

Speaking on the occasion, Ali Madeeh Hashmi remembered Prof. Ahmed Shah Bokhari 'Patras', as Professor of English at Government College Lahore, was merciless on students who did not display originality of thought. One former student, author Kanhaiya Lal Kapoor, writes in an essay: "In my first exam, I wrote several quotes from famous critics and writers. Mr. Bokhari gave me a zero and wrote 'you have written verbatim quotes in several places from FL Lucas and Professor Quiller-Couch. They were my teachers in Cambridge and obviously I am not qualified to be their examiner. I am examining you.'"

He said that 'Faiz� and �Patras� had a close personal friendship in addition to a student-mentor one. While Faiz always spoke reverently of his teacher, Bokhari, in typically irreverent style, once wrote to Faiz's wife Alys from London a few months before his death in 1958: "I would love to hear news of your household but also know that he [Faiz] never will write since he is an intoxicated poet ["shair-e-must"]. I heard somewhere that he is being sent to jail then heard that the offer of hospitality had been withdrawn. I cannot decide what I find funnier, that they are going to lock him up or that they are not. You and I would prefer, of course, that he remain with us rather than us going around filling forms to see him." Speaking on the occasion, Faiz� daughter Muneeza Hashmi shared her childhood interactions with legendary Patras Bokhari who had come to share a few moments with a pupil he loved dearly, Faiz.

Dr. Saadat Saeed and Dr. Shafeeq Aajmi also paid tribute of �Patras� and �Faiz�. The Debating Society�s public-speakers presented an oratorical rendition of Faiz�s verses and Patras Bokhari�s literary writings in the tradition of the legendary Zulfiqar Bokhari and Zia Moeud Deen, while the musicians and singer of GCU Nazir Ahmed Music Society also presented Kalam-e-Faiz.

Safdar Mir English Literary Circle Friday organized a one-day workshop on Basic Writing Skills in the Bukhari Auditorium to address core issues faced by the students in the use of parts of speech in written discourse. The Undergraduate students attended the workshop and conducted by Ms. Saima Jabeen. The importance of clarity, precision and accuracy in written communication was underscored.

Safdar Mir English Literary Circle Advisor Saira Fatima Dogar said that initiatives of this nature help students to improve their communicative competence to attain greater confidence in presenting their arguments in academic writing.

Rocking performances coupled with shouts, shrieks, dances and joy has marked the Bonfire Night of the GC University Lahore held at its Amphie Theater. GCU Endowment Fund Executive Committee President Iqbal Z. Ahmed inaugurated the event by lighting up the fire while Punjab Education Minister and Old Ravian Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman, US Consul General Carmella Conroy, US Consulate Public Affairs Officer Jennifer Larson and a large number other dignitaries also attended the Bonfire Night. Famous singers including Shafqat Amanat Ali, Arif Lohar, Annie, Jassie, Amnat Ali Khan and music bands including Raga Boys and Call rocked the Bonfire Night with their popular pop tracks. Iqbal Z. Ahmed announced a donation of Rs 200,000 for the GCU students� fund-raising campaign for students.

The Bonfire, organized by GCU Welfare Society under its fund-raising and awareness campaign �Help the Helpless�, was kicked off with medley singing performance of two twin sisters Rida and Nida who are students of BSC (Hons) at GCU. The Qawali on all-time hit song �Inn Ankhon Ki Masti Ka� presented by GCU Welfare Society students added fuel to the fire. The traditional dance by five Baloch students and Michel Jackson dance by Basir Ahmed, a student of intermediate, were also met with loud applause. A skit by a student of GCU, Ahmed Sahi, in which he did the parody of noted politicians, remained the most popular performance of the night. GCU students Hassan Maqsood and Imran Fida also sang at the Bonfire Night.

The Amphie Theatre resounded with shouts, whistles and shrieks when Shafqat Amanat Ali, who is also an Old Ravian, reached the stage. Shafqat gave his performance with his famous song �khamaaj�, �terey naina� and �Mitwaa�. A thirty-second silence was also observed for the sad demise of the son of Jamil Fakhri on the request of Shafqat. Arif Lohar also gave sizzling performance in its traditional folk style, which was very much enjoyed by the US diplomats. The event was also marked by various fun games including Musical Chairs, Balloon Busting and Pass the Parcel.

GC University Lahore organized a one-day seminar on �Iqbal�s Philosophy and Cotemporary Pakistan,� (Fiqr-e-Iqbal and Aaj Ka Pakistan) to enlighten the youth about the visionary thoughts of the great national poet. GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. (Meritorious) Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman chaired the seminar while PML-N Member National Assembly Ahsan Iqbal was the Key Speaker. Opening the seminar, the members of Nazir Ahmed Music Society (NAMS) presented several poems of Allama Muhammad Iqbal which were composed Tariq Farani, while GCU Debating Society orators presented an oratorical rendition of Iqbal�s verses.

Addressing the seminar, Ahsan Iqbal pointed that Allama Muhammad Iqbal made four invaluable contributions for the Pakistan movement. He emancipated the South Asian Muslims from the slavish mentality and revived their faith in their collective strength. Secondly, he advised them to take up untiring struggle in every walk of life and preserve their self-esteem at all costs. Thirdly, he asserted that a separate homeland for the Muslims of South Asia was indispensable. Last but not the least, Allama Iqbal persuaded the Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah to lead the movement for the independence of South Asian Muslims at a time when Quaid-i-Azam had settled down in Britain due to disillusionment, Ahsan Iqbal said.

Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor Prof. (Meritorious) Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman said that Iqbal�s concept of Khudi guides us to regain our lost glory. �His philosophy tells how to set right the affairs of politics, economy and education in line with the injunctions of Islam,� he added. The Vice Chancellor asserted that it was knowledge and creativity rather than wealth and weapons that afforded superiority to any nation in the current age. Therefore, we must strive for academic excellence in the light of Iqbal�s vision.

Prof. Dr. Saadat Saeed said that the eradication of economic exploitation was the corner stone of Iqbal�s political thought. He had predicted the fall of capitalism and communism since both these regimes are contravenes to the principles of natural justice. Prof. Dr. Khursheed Rizvi; Distinguished Professor GCU, opined that Iqbal was to the Muslims what Sheakhsphere was to the English. �No other thinker or poet in the Muslim tradition has ever come close the pedestal where destiny has placed Iqbal,� he added. GCU Urdu Department Chairperson Dr. Shafiq Aajmi also addressed the seminar.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khalid Pervaiz, Dean Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, GC University Lahore will look after the office of Chairperson, Department of Political Science in the absence of Dr. Khalid Manzoor Butt, Chairperson, Political Science Department from 24-11-2011 to 23-12-2011 in consultation with Mr. Hassan Masood, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khalid Pervaiz, Dean Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, GC University Lahore will look after the office of Chairperson, Department of Psychology in absence of Dr. Muhammad Asir Ajmal, Chairperson, Psychology Department from 17-11-2011 to 17-12-2011 in consultation with Dr. Syeda Shahida Batool, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology.

The Government College University Lahore Zoology Department has recommended biological control of dengue, saying that fumigation and sprays can be used as emergency measures but they are not the permanent solutions. �Mosquitoes after sometime develop resistance against the chemicals used in fumigation and sprays,� said Zoology Department Chairperson Prof. Dr. Nusrat Jahan while addressing the university�s faculty members on �prevention and control of dengue fever�. GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khaleeq-ur-Rahman was also present on the occasion.

Prof. Dr. Nusrat Jahan said that biological control or "biocontrol" is the use of natural enemies to manage mosquito populations with a minimum risk to humans, wildlife and the environment. �The use of biological agents includes predatory insects and other invertebrates, such as copepods, parasitic nematodes, larvivorous fish, and microbial entomopathogens including Bacillus thuringiensis. The different formulations of these biological insecticides are commercially available and due to their environmental safety and specificity to nematoceran Diptera (including mosquitoes) have become mosquito control agents of choice almost throughout the world,� Prof. Dr. Nusrat Jahan added. She further said that after the first outbreak, a research was started in GCU using many biological control agents and results were evaluated on the base of lethal concentrations, percentage larval mortalities and pupae/adult emergence both in laboratory and field bioassays. At present the Department are in the process of detecting dengue viruses in vector mosquitoes which will act as early warning tool for the control of dengue in Pakistan. She laid a particular stress on the need to support the research in the area of Medical entomology for developing population management strategies of dengue vectors in Pakistan.

Prof. Nusrat Jahan also highlighted the use of �lethal ovitraps� in houses and other places to control mosquitoes� population. �These ovitrap can be made through a black plastic container filled with water containing a thin paddle of wood. The ovitrap could be made lethal for mosquitoes by using chemical/biological insecticides,� she added. Dr. Nusrat said the use of small crustaceans known as copepods; two species identified recently in Vector Biology laboratory as �Mesocyclops� when mixed with Bti were found highly successful (100%) to control Ist instars Aedes larvae in large ornamental pounds or in other containers with large volume of water. She said in Pakistan first outbreak of Dengue Fever was reported from Karachi in 1994. She called on students and teachers to develop a habit of emptying and cleaning water storage containers, gutters, flower vases and desert coolers, proper disposal of discarded containers and tyres; removal of ornamental or wild plants that collect water in the leaf axils.

Speaking on the occasion, the Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman said that the university will support the research being conducted by the Zoology Department on biological control of dengue fever. He said that the GC University Lahore is using the best available chemicals for fumigation. He announced that the university is also holding fumigation in surrounding areas besides distributing posters especially prepared by the university to raise awareness among people about the dengue fever and its prevention. He said that it is our collective duty to fight against dengue.

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GC University Lahore organized an orientation ceremony in Bukhari Auditorium to encourage and motivate the newly-admitted students of Intermediate to surpass the high benchmark set by their Ravian predecessors. Addressing the ceremony, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman impressed upon them the multifarious responsibilities that they are expected to shoulder as promising young students as well as the ultimate hope for the future of Pakistan. He advised the students that rather than bemoaning the gloomy circumstances, they must personally contribute towards the betterment of society. �It is up to the individual to take personal initiative rather than blaming his fate,� he added.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman Vice Chancellor GCU Lahore addresses the newly-admitted intermediate students during the orientation ceremony in the Bukhari Auditorium.

The Vice Chancellor drew their intention to their inherent talent that could help them trace the footsteps of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Dr Abdus Salam, Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Dr. Samar Mubarikmand who are all distinguished Old Ravians. He advised the students to put in their best to acquire knowledge, telling that the reward is always going to be proportionate to their efforts.

GC University Lahore has fumigated the University campus thrice in the last 10 days to save its students and staff members from dengue virus from its own resources. GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman himself monitored the campaign to ensure the fumigation and spray of anti-mosquito chemicals in every nock and corner of the Varsity including hostels, classes, gardens, offices, corridors and playgrounds etc.

The University has also purchased its own fogger machine and spray pumps to ensure timely spray and fumigation, while the chemicals recommended by the Punjab government and World Health Organization, are purchased in abundance. He said that the fumigation is carried out early morning and in the evening when the dengue-mosquito is usually active. He said that a proper plan has also been made and fumigation would continue till it is required. He directed the all the heads of departments and director facilities to ensure the cleanliness in the University campus and made surprise visits to check the cleanliness in various departments of the University.

The Vice Chancellor said that the university on the instructions of Punjab government has also launched an awareness campaign among students against dengue. He said that posters, leaflets and other information material provided by the Punjab government have been distributed among the students, besides they have been also displayed in all departments of the University.

The class work will remain suspended at the GC University Lahore from September 15, 2011 to September 23, 2011 due to the prevailing situation viz-a-viz dengue virus. However, the University teaching faculty and administrative staff will remain present on the duty. The examinations schedule has also been rescheduled.

The last date for submission of admission forms for MPhil/MS is September 15, 2011, while the last date for admissions to BA/BSc (Hons) is September 22, 2011.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore has said that Allama Muhammad Iqbal�s philosophy serves as a beacon of light for the Muslim youth in the contemporary world and students should seek guidance from it. The Vice Chancellor was addressing the students of intermediate Part II at the university�s Bukhari Auditorium. He said that the youth ought to equip them with the latest scientific knowledge to revolutionize the societal landscape. He also stressed that sociological grooming was no less significant than scientific education. �If we are to take the genie of extremism by the horns we have to assign equal value to humanities and social sciences,� he added.

The Vice Chancellor urged the students to seek inspiration from previous batch of intermediate who scored 10 positions in the Lahore Board recently. He assured them all-out support and pledged to ensure an ideal learning environment in the four walls of GCU. Highlighting the glorious traditions of GCU, he stressed on the weight-age of the character-building alongside knowledge acquisition. �A common man out on the road should not recognize you through the Maroon Blazer, rather a Ravians character should stand out prominently� he said. He strongly advised them to keep away from political activities. He referred to Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah�s famous post-independence address to the Pakistani students wherein he had strictly advised to sever all their links with politics and concentrate whole-heartedly on education.

GC University Lahore Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman has congratulated Ravians on securing as many as 10 positions in the Intermediate Examinations 2011. He said that students� achievements have brought glory to their alma mater. He attributed the tremendous achievement of the GCU students to their hard work and talent through which they have managed to uphold the GCU�s tradition of excellence. He said it was due to unflinching dedication and commitment of the GCU students to their studies and invaluable pedagogical input of the highly-qualified trained GCU faculty that GCU is ranked among the topic educational institutions of the country.

A four-day training of the GC University�s young teachers in modern teaching methodologies, time management, communication skills, stress management, lesson planning, education psychology, assessment and personality development concluded at the GC University Lahore. GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman chaired the closing of the training programme, while Dean Faculty of Science and Technology Prof. Dr. Ikramul Haq, Dean Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Khalid Pervaiz and Director Quality Enhancement Cell GCU were also present.

gives away certificates to the young University teachers on the completion of their

training programme while Deans of Science & Technology and Arts & Social Sciences may also be seen.

Addressing the ceremony, the Vice Chancellor said that teachers are the real nation builders and it is one of their foremost duties that they should inculcate feelings of patriotism and nationalism in students. �If the teachers are well educated, intellectually alive and take interest in their work, then success of the nation is ensured. But, if they lack of training and do not give their heart to their profession, the system will fail, so there is a big responsibility on the teachers� shoulders� he said.

Later, the Vice Chancellor gave away certificates to the young teachers including Nabila Aslam, Dr. Nadeem Ahmad Mirza, Ayesha Atta, Sumbal Maqsood, Samia Hanif, Ammara Khan, Rida Iqtadar, Imran Ali, Um-e-Kalsoom, Rizwana Khaliq, Robina Kokab, Muhammad Umar, Muhammad Javaid Bajwa, Muhammad Atif Shafiq Bhatti, Saqib Jabbar, Sajid Ali, Sadia Sharif, Muhammad Sarfraz, Atta-ul-haq, Yasar Mehmood, Maliha Butt, Muhammad Tariq Zahid, Mehwish Faheem and Saima Sarwar.

Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq, Dean, Faculty of Science & Technology will look after the office of Chairperson, Department of Statistics in absence of Chairperson, Statistics Department from 09-09-2011 to 11-10-2011 in consultation with Mr. Jaffer Hussain, Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics.

Prof. Dr. Khalid Pervaiz, Dean, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences GC University Lahore is proceeding on ex-Pakistan leave from 09-09-2011 to 11-10-2011. Prof. Dr. Ikram ul Haq, Dean, Faculty of Science & Technology will look after the office of dean, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences during the period of his absence.

GC University Lahore trained its young teachers in the art of using positive body language as an effective tool for communication. Professor Meritorious and Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman presenting his talk titled �Positive body language � an effective tool for communication� on the second day of the four-day special training programme for young lecturers.

Addressing the training session, the Vice Chancellor said that genuine learning or education is not possible without interaction and inspiration and depth of teacher�s character is very crucial in this equation. He said it is not only knowledge which makes a person good teacher, rather it is his character and ability to impart knowledge which plays a more crucial role. He said strong, positive body language becomes an essential tool in helping you to build credibility and interact with your students in an effective way. He said that a teacher should behave like a teacher; he must be a leader, role model, friend and naturist having passion, integrity and commitment as his core values.

The Vice Chancellor gave practical training to the teachers and useful guidelines about how to keep body language positive in classroom and tough working environments. He said �always ask yourself before saying anything to anyone that Is it true? Is it harmful? Is it necessary? besides you as teachers should always keep promises, spread smile around, have a forgiving nature, keep yourself open to changes, consider criticism as opportunity to improve, cultivate a positive sense of humor, practice empathy, evaluate your behavior and never miss true opportunity to complement.

Concluding his address, the Vice Chancellor told the young teachers that with bad attitude, they can never have a positive day, and with positive attitude, they can never have bad day.

GC University Lahore Quality Enhancement Cell is holding a four-day special training programme for the University�s young lecturers. The training programme is meant to edify lecturers� skills in modern teaching methodologies, time management, communication skills, stress management, lesson planning, education psychology, and assessment and personality development. GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman chaired the opening ceremony of the four-day training programme titled �In-service teachers� training programme for the young lecturers�, while the deans and the heads of various departments were also present. Young lecturers from various departments of the university are taking part in the training programme spread over eight technical sessions.

Addressing the participants, Prof. Khaleeq said that the biggest challenge faced by the universities is the quality human resource. However, he said, imparting appropriate skills, knowledge and good attitudes to the talented faculty members undoubtedly will play a vital role in meeting the challenge. The Vice Chancellor urged the teachers to actively participate in training programmes to equip themselves with the modern, practical knowledge. He said that these teachers training programme will prove ultimately beneficial to the students.

The participants of four-day �training programme for young lecturers� pose for group photo with

Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman at the GC University Lahore.

GCU QEC Director Ms. Iram Sohail said that the importance of teachers� training cannot be ignored since it prepares teachers to cope with the challenges faced in the classroom. She hoped that the four-day intensive training would equip teachers with modern techniques of interacting with different students simultaneously regardless of their learning and comprehension levels.

GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Khaleeq would also hold a training session with the young lecturers on the second day of the training programme and address them on the topic �Body Language as an effective tool�.

The GC University Lahore has awarded a doctor of philosophy (PhD) degree in the field of Statistics. Muhammad Riaz Ahmad completed his research on the topic of �A statistical study of the risk factor for Urinary Bladder Cancer in Pakistan� under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Khalid Pervaiz. GCU Dean Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

GC University Lahore Botany Department celebrated the National Plantation Day by planting saplings in the university premises. GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman inaugurated the plantation campaign by planting a sapling at the GCU Scholars� Gardens. GCU Botany Department Chairperson Prof. Dr. Zaheer ud Din Khan and a large number of students were also present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman announced that GCU Lahore would plant as many as 5,000 saplings of indigenous plants at the GCU Kala Shah Kaku Campus to create a healthy and conducive learning environment. �I believe that essence of learning lies in the close relationship with nature�, he added. He said that only the safe and unpolluted environment can guarantee the healthy existence of our future generations and we have to feel our responsibility on both individual as well as societal grounds. He desired that all departments of the University to take part in the plantation campaign.

Later, various academic and administrative heads of the GC University Lahore planted trees on the university premises to mark the Day.

The GC University Lahore has awarded a PhD in Urdu to Hamid Iqbal Butt after the approval of his research thesis entitled �Critical Analysis of Criticism on Progressive Writers Movement�. His thesis was supervised by Dr. Muhammad Khan Ashraf.

GC University Lahore Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman slashed the university�s hotels fee by 35 percent to facilitate the students. The Hostels Committee of the GC University Lahore has issued the notification of revised dues for Quaid-i-Azam Hostel and Allama Iqbal Hostel. The GCU Vice Chancellor has waived off the hostels� admission fee, miscellaneous dues and welfare funds.

Chairing a meeting of GCU Hostels Committee, GCU Hostels Committee Chairman Prof. Dr. Khalid Pervaiz said that it might be the first time in the history of any educational institution that the fee is reduced. He said that GCU Hostels already have very nominal fee and in wake ongoing rocketing inflation and education budget cuts, it was fairly difficult to provide students any relief, but the Vice Chancellor took a very bold step by reducing the hostels fee by 35 percent.

The Vice Chancellor also directed the hostels superintendents that not even a single facility being provided to the students should be affected due to the reduction in dues. The Vice Chancellor said that �students who come from far areas to seek knowledge deserve our special attention�. He pledged that the University would also increase scholarships for the deserving students through its Endowment Fund Trust.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman also appreciated efforts of the newly-appointed Superintendent Quaid-i-Azam Hostel Abdul Waheed and Superintendent New Hostel Khadim Ali Khan for the welfare of students. The GCU students have expressed gratitude to the Vice Chancellor on reduction of hostels fee.

GC University Lahore celebrated the Independence Day with special prayers and zeal for peace and prosperity in the country. GC University Lahore Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman along with academic heads hoisted the national flag in front of GC University Lahore clock-tower while the entire GCU faculty and staff including GCU Deans Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Prof Dr. Khalid Pervaiz and Faculty of Science and Technology Prof. Dr. Ikramul Haq were also present. It was followed by broadcast of national anthem.

Addressing the flag-hoisting ceremony, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman laid stress on strengthening the educational institutions of the country, saying that quality education is inevitable for peace and prosperity in the country. He said that it is quality education that ensures national harmony, social tolerance and economic development.

The Vice Chancellor said that independence is the most cherished gift of the Allah Almighty, adding that �if you want gauge the importance of this great blessing, you have to simply cast a glance at the predicament of the Palestinians and Kashmiris.� He prayed that the Kashmiris and Palestinians may regain their independence soon.

Prof. Dr. Muhmmad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman also paid glowing tributes to martyrs, workers and leaders of Pakistan movement whose sacrifices paved way for our independence. He proudly said that the vision of Pakistan was given by an illustrious Ravian student and teacher, Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal. �The glorious tradition nurtured by Allama Iqbal has been aptly upheld by the successive generations of Ravians. It is now up to the GC University academic fraternity to persist with their efforts to take up the challenges posed by the 21st century and lead the nation to the galaxy of dazzling stars,� he added.

The Vice Chancellor reiterated the commitment that GCU would leave no stone unturned for the development of Pakistan in the realm of research and education. He also recollected contributions of Ravians in nation-building especially in the field of nuclear technology. �The most prominent scientists who have served the nation in different domains are mostly Ravians,� he added.

GC University Lahore Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rehman felicitated the students who have secured the top positions among boys and girls in Matriculation Examinations 2011. He stated it was the first landmark in their long journey to a prosperous life.

The Vice Chancellor advised the position-holders to work with diligence and perseverance while applying their minds and hearts in their studies. He cautioned them to refrain from unhealthy and unproductive activities so that they can put Pakistan on path leading to the bright and prosperous future. He said that doors of GCU are always open to the brilliant youth of Pakistan where they can hone their skills in sciences and arts alike. He gave vent to his feelings by saying that they should follow legendry figures like Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Dr. Abdus Salam who have walked out the portals of Government College with unique resolve to turn the tables on forces of coercion and regression.

GC University Lahore academic and administrative staff did hold reception in the honor of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman as the 28^th head of the University at the Bukhari Auditorium. Addressing the ceremony, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman said that teachers should also focus on personality and moral training of the students side by side teaching them academic courses. GCU Dean Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Khalid Pervaiz, Dean Faculty of Science and Technology Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq were also present at the occasion.

The Vice Chancellor said that all teachers should be role models for their students. Prof. Khaleeq said that GCU faculty members are very hardworking and talented. He also vowed to provide his all-out support and facilities to all the staff members of the university, so that they can emulate and perform services with devotion and dedication. He said that motivated faculty is the key to put the university on path leading to the international acclaim. He also shared his recent experience of visiting European universities with the GCU faculty members and wished to bring academic and research activities in GC University Lahore at par with the best universities of the world.

GCU Dean Prof. Dr. Khalid Pervaiz also addressed the reception and assured the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of full cooperation from all the GCU faculty members. He hoped that GCU would progress by leaps and bounds in the leadership of Prof. Dr. Khaleeq-ur-Rahman.

GC University Lahore football team won the Independence Cup organized by the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore in connection with the 64th independence celebrations of Pakistan. As many as 16 teams participated in the competition including the University of the Punjab; Lahore, University of Management and Technology (UMT), Forman Christian (FC) University and Lahore School of Economics (LSE). The GCU football team beat the noted Usmani Club by 2-0 in the finals.

GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman congratulated the university football team on winning the championship.

GC University Lahore Directorate of Sports organized Gymnastic Sports Summer Camp Directorate of Sports to impart professional training to sportsmen free-of-cost Sports. GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ul-Rahman was the chief guest of occasion. GCU Chairman Sports Board Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq, Director Sports Khadim Ali Khan and the Registrar Prof. Anjum Nisar were also present on the occasion.

Talking to sportsmen, the Vice Chancellor expressed that sports have a profound effect on the physical fitness and mental health of students, which ultimately enhances their capabilities and efficiency, besides it also teaches tolerance and create an environment of competition. Prof. Dr. Khaleeq strongly dispelled the impression that sportsmen have nothing to do with education, saying that sportsmen are the true diplomats and their actions, statements and public behavior cast huge effect on the image of their country. He said a well-educated and cultured sportsman can play a vital role in uplifting the image of his country at the international level. Prof. Khaleeq called upon the sportsmen to give proper time to their studies also, saying that quality education is as important for sportsmen as for anybody else. The Vice Chancellor said that promotion of sports will ultimately curb the inclination of youth towards negative activities and deter them from getting swept off their feet by retrogressive forces. �Rather than getting frustrated by the ominous trends of society, students should engage themselves in sports and raise the national emblem in all international sports events,� he added.

Director Sports Khadim Ali Khan told the Vice Chancellor that the university is holding the Sports Summer Camps first time in its 148-year history. �The sports camps are being held for ten different games including Athletics, Cricket, Basketball, Football, Badminton, Squash, Tennis, Table Tennis and Gymnastic,� he added.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman, the newly-appointed Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore stressed that cohesive environment be promoted among all the organs of the University. He aspired to particularly facilitate the faculty so as to enhance the university�s ranking at the international level. Prof. Khaleeq expressed these views in his first interaction with the academic and administrative heads of the University at the N.M Rashid Seminar Hall, PG Library. GCU Dean Faculty of Science and Technology Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq (SI) and Dean Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khalid Perviaz were also present. The meeting was convened to chart out the roadmap to strengthen the academic and administrative system of the University.

Addressing the meeting, Prof. Khaleeq said that he believed in decentralization of power, unflinching commitment and diligence. He pledged to motivate his colleagues and provide them favorable work-environment. He called on the chairpersons to ensure that all the equipment available in the University must be fully operational and any support system required for research and pedagogy ought to be provided at the earliest. He said that computing facility should also be made available to the entire faculty. He said that research should be given apt consideration in the selection and promotion criteria of the University.

Vice Chancellor with the Academic and Administrative heads of the University

The Vice Chancellor entertained the suggestions of all academic and administrative heads and vowed to provide them all-out support. The University�s senior faculty members reposed absolute confidence in the leadership of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rehman.

Pakistani universities are required to hone their research potential if they wish to play a dynamic role in stabilizing the national economy and achieve social equilibrium, said noted physicist Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq ur Rehman while addressing the senior faculty members after taking charge as the vice chancellor of the Government College University Lahore. Prof. Khaleeq was the chairman Physics Department at the university of Engineering and Technology before his appointment as the 28th head of the 148-year-old education institution.

Prof. Khaleeq said that the menus of extremism, sectarian hatred, conservatism and intellectual barrenness can only be wiped out from the national landscape if our academia ventures to play a dynamic role. �If we intend to keep hope alive in the current abyss of gloom and doom, it is the responsibility of the academia to enlighten the nation through research in the domain social science as well as science and technology. He stressed the need to obliterate the chasm between the elite and downtrodden by offering quality education to all irrespective of one�s power to afford it. He said that they should enhance the support for the deserving talented students so that they can continue their studies with any financial pressure. He also shared his recent experience of visiting European universities with the GCU faculty members and wished to bring academic and research activities in GC University Lahore at par with the best universities of the world. �Seeking light from the glorious past, we need to enlighten our future path leading to international acclaim,� said Prof. Khaleeq while discussing in detail the traditions and culture of the GC University Lahore with its senior professors.

No. EA-I/99-2/2011. In pursuance of the notification of the Government of the Punjab, Higher Education Department No. SO (Univ.) 11-1/ 2002 dated 23.07.2011, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman has taken over the charge of the office of Vice Chancellor of the Government College University Lahore with effect from 25^th July 2011.

Prior to the current assignment, Prof. Dr. Khaleeq-ur-Rehman was working as Professor (Meritorious) Department of Physics at University of Engineering and Technology Lahore. He did his PhD in Physics from the Manchester University UK. The British government also bestowed upon him �Overseas Research Students Award� twice in years 1986 and 1987.

Prof. Dr. Khaleeq-ur-Rehman was awarded the highest Presidential award �Izaz-i-Kamal� for his meritorious service in education sector in year 2009. He received �HEC Best Teacher Award� for his extraordinary academic work in 2008. The Pakistan Institute of Physics [PIP] also awarded �Fellowship Gold Medal� to Prof. Dr. Khaleeq as token of recognition for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of Physics in Pakistan. Prof. Khaleeq has over 100 research articles published in international journals to his credit besides several books on the subject of Physics.

A delegation of Old Ravians Union (ORU) called on Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman Vice Chancellor GCU and discussed the historical significance, traditions and future of the 148-year-old educational institution. The ORU delegation was led by former federal secretary Qazi Afaq while ORU Honorary Secretary Dr. Khalid Manzoor Butt and the youngest member of ORU Executive Committee Taha Sadaqat were also present.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman said that the GC University Lahore has strong cultural traditions which play a vital role in the personality development of students. He said that its 40 societies, which are jointly run by students and faculty members, provide students a wide range of intellectual, cultural and co-curricular activities for their overall development. The Old Ravians Union members also assured the Vice Chancellor of their cooperation and support for development of their alma mater.

The newly-appointed vice chancellor said that he wished to make GCU also a hub of research activities. He showed his full confidence in faculty members and students of the University, saying they are talented and hardworking.

The Old Ravians Union (ORU) has welcomed the appointment of noted physicist Prof. Dr. Khaleeq-ur-Rahman as the Vice Chancellor of the Government College University Lahore. In a message on Wednesday, noted nuclear scientist and Old Ravians Union President Prof. Dr. Samar Mubarikmand and Honorary Secretary Dr. Khalid Manzoor Butt expressed gratitude to the Chancellor and Punjab Chief Minister on appointment of a meritorious professor as vice chancellor. They hoped that Prof. Dr. Khaleeq would promote the culture of research in the university. Dr Samar said that promotion of quality education and research culture is highly imperative if we want to explore and utilize the mineral reservoirs of Pakistan with our own effort. The union assured the vice chancellor of its all-out support in all endeavors.

The Rovers of GC University Lahore participated in the HEC intervarsity Rovering Championship which was held at Azad Jammu and Kashmir University Rawla Kot Campus from July 04, to 07, 2011. Karachi University, COMSATS University Abbotabad, Superior University Lahore, GC University Lahore, Agriculture University Faisalabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir University Rawla Kot, King Edward Medical College University Lahore and MUST participated in the event.

There were total nine events in the competition like; Camp inspection, Camp Craft, Hiking, Tracking, First Aid, Scouting Quiz, Pioneering Projects, Cooking and Camp Fire. Muhammad Fahad Iftikhar, Fahad raza Gul, Hafiz Ghazanfar Wattoo, Ateeq-ur-Rehman, Awais Bhatti, Ali Raza, Muhammad Arslan, Muhammad Anwaar, Muhammad Rehman and Muhammad Zeeshan were the member of Iqbal Patrol. Iqbal Patrol from GCU Lahore did work hard during whole competition and got 2^nd position among the eight universities. Handmade �Loota Stand� and very special skit named; �Jaali Peer� was highly appreciated by the participant universities and judges also. Visit to �Banjoosa Lake� was organized by the host university�s management and that was enjoyed very much by all the participating rovers. At the end Vice chancellor of Azad Jammu and Kashmir University Prof. Dr. Habib-ur-Rehman awarded the shields and cash prizes to position holder universities.

The Examination Department GC University Lahore has awarded Ph.D degree in Urdu to Ms Nasima Rehman, Lecturer Department of Urdu, GC University Lahore. She completed her research on the topic of �اردو نثر کے ارتقا میں لاہور کی خدمات�. Her research supervisor was Prof. Dr. Saadat Saeed, department of Urdu, G.C. University, Lahore.

The Old Ravians have celebrated their annual reunion at the historical GCU Oval Ground with a pledge to support the poor and deserving students of their alma mater who cannot afford their academic expenses. Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq (SI) Vice Chancellor GCU was the chief guest at the reunion which was attended by bureaucrats, journalists, industrialists and politicians from all over the country including Chief Justice (R) Khwaja Muhammad Sharif, Kamran Lashari, Prof. Dr. Akram Kashmiri and Chairman Lahore Gymkhana Club Mian Misbahur Rehman. The historical Gothic Style building of GCU was also illuminated for the reunion celebrations.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Khalid Manzoor Butt Secretary ORU revealed that eminent Old Ravians including Mian Shahbaz Sharif Chief Minister Punjab have donated as many as Rs 130 million to the GCU Endowment Fund Trust in just four years which is really something admirable and exemplary, as no other public sector university in Pakistan have such mechanism to involve the old students in development of their alma mater.

In his message at the reunion gala, Old Ravians Union President Dr. Samar Mubarikmand said Old Ravians have played a crucial role in making Pakistan a nuclear state. �Out of total 140 experts who carried nuclear explosions in 1998, as many as 60 were Old Ravians and their team leader who pressed the button for explosion was also the former student of the Government College Lahore,� he added.

Khwaja Muhammad Sharif Chief Justice (R) said it is the duty of every Old Ravian to pay back the debt to his alma mater and helping the deserving students is the best way of doing it. Kamran Lashari Former ORU President said that Old Ravians remembered their Alma Mater not because of their degrees but due to the values, morals and confidence that the Government College taught them.

Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq (SI) Vice Chancellor GCU said whosoever walked out of the portals of GCU, kept coming back to their alma mater as if an unknown magnetic force would not relinquish its hold on them. He said that in this age of cut-throat, GCU is in a dire need of financial resources to keep up pace with its rivals in the private sector. He called on the Old Ravains that GCU needed their support to expand its functions in different domains, besides strengthening the existing facilities.

Later, noted classical singer Ustad Hamid Ali Khan, comedian Hassan Abbass and singer Sanam Marvi performed at the musical evening of ORU.

The Old Ravians Union is holding its Annual Dinner and Music gala at the University Oval Ground on Saturday, April 23, 2011. ORU President Dr. Samar Mubarikmand and GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ikramul Haq (SI) will attend the Annual Dinner.

ORU Honorary Secretary said that Old Ravians from all over the world attend the reunion every year. A large number of noted singers and artists will perform at the Music Gala to be held at after dinner. The invitation cards may be collected from the ORU office, GCU Lahore.

The Old Ravians Union has passed a resolution against the devolution of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, saying that it would adversely affect the higher education in Pakistan and discourage the students. The resolution was passed unanimously at the meeting of the ORU Executive Committee at the GC University Lahore. The meeting was chaired by ORU President Dr Samar Mubarikmand, a national hero and noted nuclear scientist.

The ORU Executive Committee demanded the government that the HEC should have been strengthened instead it was dissolved. �The HEC should have been given the responsibility of curriculum designing and appointing vice chancellors so that uniform and integrated national education system could be established,� it added.

The Old Ravians Union has welcomed the appointment of noted biotechnologist and Sitara-e-Imtiaz recipient Prof. Dr Ikram-ul-Haq as the acting vice chancellor of the Government College University Lahore. In its message on Thursday, the Union expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Education Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman, saying that the Ikram�s appointment has ended the uncertainty prevailing among students and teachers due to absence of any head of the institution.

Punjab Chief Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif Saturday announced a grant of Rs 50 million for the GC University Lahore Endowment Fund Trust, saying that �GCU, my alma mater, is playing vital role in producing the quality human capital for the country. He was addressing the oath-taking ceremony of the new executive committee of the Old Ravians Union at the Bokhari Auditorium of the University. The chief minister administered oath to the new executive committee of Old Ravians Union. Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman, Punjab Education Minister Prof. Dr Khalid Aftab, Vice Chancellor, ORU President Dr. Samar Mubarikmand, outgoing President ORU Kamran Lashari and large number Old Ravians were also present on this occasion.

Mian Shahbaz Sharif recollected his memories of students� day with light-hearted reminiscences of his seniors and batch mates. He said that he was feeling very nostalgic during his visit to his alma mater, adding that his five-year that he spent at the Government College was the best time of his life. He also paid tributes to the teachers who taught him at GC. He appreciated the progress that GCU had achieved in recent years and attributed it to the dedicated GCU academia. He lamented only 30 percent students made to the academic institutions while remaining 70 percent languished in the dusty streets of their village. He said that he has launched the project of Danish schools to bridge that gap. The chief minister said that economic prosperity grantees political sovereignty. �Just as we have made our defense impenetrable through the procurement of nuclear technology, I believe that economic prosperity can also be achieved in the similar manner,� he added.

Executive Committee of ORU with the Chief Mininister and the Vice Chancellor GCU Lahore

Addressing the ceremony, ORU President Dr. Samar Mubarikmand urged the students and teachers to break their silence and speak out that Pakistani could indigenously explore its natural resources rather than handing them out to the foreigners for peanuts. He said that if right decisions are made regarding our mineral resources, Pakistan would stand among the richest countries of the world in the next 10 years. Dr Samar said that �if we can mine uranium for our nuclear rectors, we can also mine other natural resources with close eyes and hands down. He very proudly mentioned that out of 140 experts who carried out nuclear explosions in 1998, as many as 60 were old Ravians. He said that his expectation are very high from the students of the GC University Lahore that they would lead Pakistan in the filed of technology.

Addressing the ceremony, GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Khalid Aftab educational institutions must be strengthened in the country as they play very crucial role in overall development. He said that the position where the GCU stands today is the result of the hard labor of 147 years of its faculty members. The Vice Chancellor proudly told the chief minister that in the eighth year of its inception, GCU has outshined some of the finest and oldest universities of Lahore and is ranked by the HEC as the best university in Lahore for producing 282 research papers, besides it also secured 5th position in the ranking among all public and private sector universities of the country.

ORU outgoing President Kamran Lashri also spoke on the occasion. He requested the chief minister to release a special grant to revive the swimming pool of the GCU Lahore which gave Pakistan swimmers of international standards.

The Old Ravians Union (ORU) hosted a farewell ceremony in honor of Khwaja Muhammad Sharif at his alma mater, as the Chief Justice of Lahore Court Lahore is going to retire on December 08, 2010. GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Khalid Aftab, ORU President Kamran Lahari, Justice Waqar Hassain Mir and Mian Abdul Quddus President LHC spoke on the occasion. The judges of the High Court and a large number of Old Ravian, lawyers and family members of the Chief Justice attended the ceremony and paid glowing tributes the services of Khwaja Sharif for independence of judiciary.

Addressing the ceremony, Chief Justice Khwaja Muhammad Sharif recollected the fond memories as a student and later as a young struggling lawyer. He took pride in his middleclass background and attributed his success in life to the blessing of Allah and then to his diligence and perseverance. He told the young Ravians about his struggle in session courts and advised them to adopt hard work and Rizq-e-Halal as the cardinal principles of their lives. He also showered accolades on senior bureaucrat Kamarn Lashari. He said that he set an example by beautifying the two major studies of the country and his services should be honored.

GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Khalid Aftab while addressing the ceremony, recollected with pride the efforts of his academic fraternity at GCU to persevere the glorious traditions of their alma mater which culminated in the appearance of such diverse almonries as Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Justice M. R. Kyani, Dr. Abdus Salam, Dr. Samar Mubarikmand and many others. He paid tributes to the honesty, nobility and integrity of Chief Justice Khwaja Muhammad Sharif.

Kamran Lashari said that it is the Ravian spirit who always encouraged the former students of the Government College to work for the development of the country with dedication and honesty. LHC Bar President Mian Abdul Quddus said that Khawaja Sharif is a genuine role model for the present and as well as subsequent generations of the Old Ravians.

A large number Lahore High Court judges and senior lawyers also addressed the ceremony and acknowledged the honesty and handwork of the chief justice.

The alumni of the GC University Lahore elected the new Executive Committee of the Old Ravians Union for session 2010-2012.

Noted nuclear scientist and father of Pakistan�s missile programme Dr. Samar Mubarakmand has been already elected as the new president of the Union unopposed, while a tough contest was held between Mansoor Feroze Khan and Amanat Alik Ghalib on the seat of Vice President. However, Mr. Feroze won the seat by 125 votes. Mrs. Talat Altaf Khan was elected as Vice President (Ladies), while senior advocate Mian Muhammad Ahmad Chhachhar and Javiad Qasim Warriach secured the seats of Secretary General and Treasurer respectively.

Ghulam Murtaza Paracha, Prof. Ahmed Hussain, Taha Sadaqat, Saeed Ahmed Buksh, Kazi Afaq Hussain, Zoriaz Lashari, Shamimur Rehman Malik and Dr. Salman Haider were elected the executive members of the Union.

Earlier, ORU outgoing president Mr. Kamran Lashari chaired the Annual General Body Meeting of the Union which approved the ORU accounts for the year 2008-10. GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab and Dr. Samar Mubarakmand were also present on the occasion. The General Body also passed a resolution to appreciate the valuable services of Mr. Kamran Lashari to make the Union a financially strong and dynamic organization.

The meeting also proposed a couple of amendments in the Constitution of the Union. However, it was amicably decided that these amendments would be discussed and shaped up in the next Executive Committee meeting that then would be presented before the General Body for approval.

Speaking on the occasion, Kamran Lashari asked Old Ravians to play an important role in the development of their alma mater. He said that the old students unions do not only arrange elections, reunions and dinners but also support the development of their alma maters and help their deserving students.

Dr. Samar Mubarakmand has been elected as the new president of Old Ravians Union (ORU) unopposed as all the other candidates for the post withdrew their nomination papers in favor of the national hero. The ORU Election Committee announced the name of Dr. Samar Mubarakmand as the new president of the union here on Saturday at the Government College University Lahore after the scrutiny of all nomination papers and withdrawal applications. ORU Honorary Secretary Dr. Khalid Manzoor Butt said that it is the first election of the great Pakistani scientist who has always kept low profile and is often referred to as the "Unsung Hero" of Nuclear Pakistan.

Samar Mubarakmand studied at the Government College Lahore for six years and did his Master in Physics from here in 1962 with Academic Roll of Honor. He remained Director Government College Lahore Nuclear Research Laboratory from 1974 to 1977. Dr. Samar keeps his alma mater, the Government College, in very high regards, as his response on the day when Pakistan complete its nuclear task of explosion was that �wherever you go and whatever ends you pursue, you must always fulfill the trust reposed in you by your nation, your parents and your alma mater.�

GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Khalid Aftab has congratulated the national hero on his unopposed election to the office of the president of the Old Ravians Union. Prof. Aftab also highlighted the invaluable contributions of Dr. Samar in making the national defense invulnerable. He acknowledged that Dr. Samar despite his busy schedule has always spared time for the guidance of young scholars and researchers of his alma mater.

Later, the ORU Election Committee also announced that Income Tax Commissioner Mrs Talat Altaf and Zoriaz Lashari, have has also been elected as Vice President (Ladies) and as Executive Member 1970s unopposed respectively. Federal Secretary Kazi Afaq Hussain, one of the candidates who withdrew his nominations for the post of president in favor of Dr. Samar, is also elected Executive Member 1960s unopposed. Election for the other seats including of Vice President (Male) would be held as per schedule on November 28, 2010. Mansoor Feroze Khan and Amanat Ali Ghalib are contesting for the post of the Vice President (Male).

The polling would be held at the Government College University Lahore Old Hall from 10:00a.m to 4:00 pm.

The GC University Lahore Old Ravians Union is all set to hold its elections in the last week of November 2010 to elect the new president and other members of its Executive Committee. The Union has also formed an Election Committee comprising former chairman Income Tax Appellate Tribunal Rasheed Ahmed Sheikh, Advocate Supreme Court Javiad Altaf and GCU Director Sports Khadim Ali Khan.

Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab GC University Lahore Vice Chancellor has expressed profound grief on the sad demise of Javaid Tariq Khan, an eminent Old Ravian, and first president of Endowment Fund Trust Executive Committee GC University Lahore.

The Vice Chancellor paid glowing tributes to the late Mr. Khan on account of his indispensable services for raising funds to finance the studies of deserving students at GCU. Prof. Aftab fondly recalled the time when Mr. Khan offered his invaluable services for the institution of the Endowment Fund Trust at the GC University Lahore. Mr Khan�s established the basic infrastructure for the trust all through is personal savings. It was his dream to develop the fund on the lines of the endowment funds of Harvard and McGill universities. The vice chancellor said Mr. Khan�s initiative was particularly commendable since it was first of its kind in any university of Pakistan. He said that Mr. Khan will always be remembered for his immense generosity in addition to his benign disposition. He regretted that the void left behind by his untimely departure could not be filled for a long time to come. The GCU Vice Chancellor and faculty members prayed to the Almighty Allah to bless the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the deceased family members to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude.

Meanwhile, the Old Ravians Union issued a condolence message on the said demise of Javiad Tariq Khan. In a press statement, ORU President Kamran Lashari and Honorary Secretary Dr. Khalid Manzoor Butt said that Mr Khan was dedicated Old Ravian and a great supporter of GCU. He had always been very keen to help his Alma Mater. His services for the ORU and EFT would always be remembered.

The Old Ravians Union (ORU) has congratulated GC University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Aftab and teachers as their students have performed exceptionally well and secured 10 positions in the Intermediate Examinations 2010. ORU President Kamran Lashari said that GCU is one of the oldest seats of learning in the Muslim world. �It blends grand old traditions and modern educational standards to meet the ideals set by persons like Dr. Leitner, Dr. Muhammad Iqbal and Noble Laureate Dr. Abdus Salam. GCU Honorary Secretary Dr. Khalid Manzoor Butt said that the GC University Lahore has been winning the position of the best educational institution on the basis of intermediate results since 1992, and 2010 was the 19th year in a row that the university was placed on the top of all institutions with 10 overall positions in Lahore Board FA/FSc examinations 2010. �The GCU secured the record 185 positions in the intermediate examinations in last 19 years,� he added.

Old Ravians have basked in the reflected glory of their alma mater, GC University Lahore, which has outshined all the universities of Lahore in research output in just eight years of its inception as university. The Old Ravians Union passed a special resolution to congratulate Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab, Vice Chancellor and teachers on ranking of GCU by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) as the best University in Lahore and 5th among all public and private sector universities of the country on the basis of research publications in national and international journals. Professor Khalid Manzoor Butt Honorary Secretary ORU told the Union Executive Committee that the university has outperformed all finest and oldest Universities of Lahore in research output; such as the University of Punjab which was placed one step beneath GCU with 269 publications, while the University of Veterinary and Health Sciences, Lahore and University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore were ranked 12th and 20th among all universities of Pakistan with 101 and 52 publications respectively.

Khalid Manzoor Butt said in spite of financial and infrastructural constraints traditionally confronted by a newly established university, GCU has consistently moved up on the progress index. He further said that the union received scores of emails and letters from senior old Ravians who have expressed their pleasure at the achievement of the university.

Commenting on the achievement, Kamran Lashari, President and Secretary Petroleum ORU said that no educational institution in Pakistan can compete with GCU as it has a rich legacy of creative activities, literature, science and art. He said that it is the institution that has inspired great persons like Dr. Muhammad Iqbal, Maulana Muhammad Hussain Azad, GD Sondhi, A.S. Bokhari (Patras), Sufi Ghulam Mustafa Tabassum, N.M. Rashid, Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Dr. Abdus Salam and Dr. Hargobind Khorana, (the two Ravian Nobel Laureates), Ishfaq Ahmad, Samar Mubarakmand, and many others to write, create knowledge and develop innovative concepts and ideas for over 146 years. He said that GCU first VC Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab extensively promoted research and other creative activities on the University campus, which is the biggest reason behind its success story as the university.

ORU Vice President and Mrs Talat Altaf, Income Tax Commissioner said that the beautiful campus of the GC University Lahore inspires creativity among its faculty members and students. Mian M. Ahmed Chhachher, Treasurer and senior advocate ORU, Mr. Naveed Saeed, Snior Vice President PTCL, Mr G.M Pircha, Board of Trustee Sir Ganga Ram Hospital., Prof. Ahmed Husain and former test cricketer Shafqat Rana have also expressed pleasure on the GCU�s achievements, saying they proud to be Ravians.

The GC University Lahore Old Ravians Union has banned new memberships for three month from August 15, 2010. The decision in this regard was taken at the meeting of the Union�s Executive Committee chaired by ORU President and Secretary Petroleum Kamran Lashari. Talking to media, ORU Honorary Secretary Khalid Manzoor Butt said the ban was imposed in wake of the union�s elections and no new membership request would be entertained till November 15, 2010.

The Old Ravians has celebrated their annual reunion at the University Oval Ground with a pledge to support the deserving students of their alma mater. Lahore High Court Chief Justice Khawaja Muhammad Sharif was the chief guest. A large number of bureaucrats, noted industrialists and politicians attended the gala. The GCU historical Gothic Style building was also illuminated on the occasion. A music concert was also part of the reunion gala.

Speaking on the occasion, Justice Khawaja Sharif said that GCU produced scholars like Allama Muhammad Iqbal and scientists like Dr Abdus Salam besides great sportsmen and Olympians. The chief justice paid tribute to his teachers and highlighted their role in his life. He also detailed several interesting incidents from his life including that when he contested college elections. The Chief Justice said that most of his family members are Old Ravians including his two sons and several judges of the Lahore High Court.

ORU President Kamran Lashari, the architect of reunion gala, said that Old Ravians remembered their Alma Mater not because of their degrees but due to the values, morals and confidence that the Government College taught them. He thanked GCU Vice Chancellor Dr Khalid Aftab for patronising the Old Ravians Union.

ORU Honorary Secretary Khalid Manzoor Butt said that the old students unions do not only attend reunions and dinners but also support the development of their alma maters and also support the financially poor students of the University. Old Ravians Union�s general body passed a resolution to support the deserving GCU students through the Endowment Fund Trust.

Khawaja Muhammad Sharif also gave away shields to the old Ravians who played eminent role in the development of GCU. Later, noted singers including Waris Baig, Aany and Arif Lohar rocked the GCU Bokhari Auditorium with their fast tracks. Comedian Hassan Abbas, amateur Ravian and Old Ravian singers and a couple of dance groups also performed. at this occasion.

The GC University Lahore will host an international reunion gala of Old Ravians on Saturday, March 20, at the university�s Oval Ground, it was announced at a meeting of the Old Ravians Union Executive Committee chaired by its President, Kamran Lashari. Noted writer Qudsia Bano will be the guest of honour at the mass reunion gala.

ORU Honorary Secretary Khalid Manzoor Butt said that above 1,500 old students of GCU from across the world will attend the gala. He said that invitations have also been extended to the Old Ravians in India. �They have studied at the Government College before partition,� he explained. He said that the ORU chapters have also been established in Canada, United Kingdom and the United States besides Chandigarh, New Delhi and Bombay in India.

Department of CASP intend to purchase the following items for our different labs.

Applications are invited for the post of Research Fellow under a project �Process Development for the production of Glucose Oxidase by Aspergillus niger� at Institute of Industrial Biotechnology GC University, Lahore. Application forms can be downloaded from the GCU website and can be submitted to the office of the Director, Institute of Industrial Biotechnology, GCU Lahore by 02-01-2012.

Following is the detail of events organized by Ravians Quiz Society session 2009-2010.

The Oath Taking Ceremony was held in Noon Meem Rashid Auditorium where Dr. Haroon Qadir Adviosor GCUDS took the oath. Previous RQS office bearers, who graduated last year, were awarded with shields as a token of appreciation.

RQS started its journey with the colorful Welcome Party held at Ziafat on 28^th, November 2009. The purpose behind arranging the party was to build the element of teamwork and sociability amongst its team members and to develop better working relationship and atmosphere. RQS also arranged the Annual Dinner for its team providing a recreational opportunity in Hardees.

Ravians Quiz Society, GC University Lahore hosted 2^nd All-Punjab Quiz Competition, 2010 on 23^rd January, 2010 at the Bukhari Auditorium. Twelve teams from different institutes across Punjab participated. Eight teams qualified for the semi-finals, while among those, the top four competed for the finals. The audience round was specially conducted to entertain the audience, followed by a live music performance by Nazir Ahmed Music Society.

The Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore won the competition while Punjab University and Aitchson College secured the second and third positions respectively. The Chief Guest Prof. Dr. Khalid Pervaiz gave away the prizes to the position holders of the event.

GCU Master Mind Quiz Competition was the second competition organized by RQS held at Sir Fazl-e-Husain Reading Room on 25^th February, 2010. RQS gave the competition a new name and former Mastermind had to compete again to retain his title. Amarah batool was declared the GCU Master mind, 2010.

Prof. Mirza Ather Baig awarded the trophies amongst the winners. The In charge Ravians Quiz Society, Dr Saqif Nafees appreciated his team RQS for arranging such an event in a commendable way.

RQS organized the All Pakistan Quiz Competition with the collaboration of Services Institute of Medical Science Quiz Society. The event was sponsored by Medicam and co-sponsored by WWF and Genetics Pharmaceutical. The societies organizing committee succeeded in bringing 22 teams from different universities all over the Pakistan, under one platform in the search of knowledge.

The first day of the competition took place in SIMS and the Grand Finale was held at GCU at Bokhari Auditorium on 25^th March, 2010. IBA Punjab University secured the 3^rd position whereas Nishtar Medical College declared the most worthy of Runners Up trophy. Miltary College Jehlum won the trophy and were awarded the title of Genius of Pakistan 2010.

The jury members were comprised of the President RQS, Ms. Maryam Azeem, Vice-President RQS, Ms. Ayesha Javaid and the President SIMS Organizing Committee, Mr. Abdul Majeed.

Prof. Dr. Asghar Nadeem Sayyed and Prof. Mirza Athar Baig were the the Chief Guests of the 1^st day 2^nd day respectively.

Inter-Departmental Quiz Competition with fourteen teams from various academic departments participated in the competition. The participated teams were Department of Chemistry, Computer Science, English, History, Psychology, Physics, Engineering, Management Sciences, Economics, Islamic Studies and Political Science.

History department won the Competition. Department of English secured and Department of Political Science secured third position respectively.

Chief Librarian GCU, Lahore Mr. Abdul Waheed graced the occasion as the chief guest. Ms. Hira Naeem rendered her services as an adjudicator of Inter-Departmental Quiz Competition.

Hunt for the raw talent is always been a prime objective of Ravians Quiz Society. RQS gave its members ample opportunities to showcase their extra-ordinary skills in quizzing as the motto being �Every Question has an answer�. For this purpose, RQS organizes weekly and monthly quiz camps in which youthful and talented Ravians take part to unleash their hidden potential.

The All Pakistan Quiz Competition 2010 hosted by the Ravians Quiz Society GCU Lahore. Military College, Jehlum won the trophy. Nishtar Medical College Multan, Punjab University Lahore and NED Karachi were declared runners up. As many as 23 teams from all over the country took part in the two day event, out of which only twelve teams made it to finals. Prof. Mirza Ather Baig was the Chief Guest of the final round.

The Ravian Quiz Society GC University Lahore hosted All Punjab Quiz Competition 2010 at the Bokhari Auditorium. The teams from 12 intuitions including PAF College, Sargodha, Allama Iqbal Open University, King Edward Medical College University, University of South Asia and Musab School System took part in the competition. Service Institute of Medical Sciences, Lahore won the competition while Punjab University and Aitcheson College Lahore bagged the second and third positions respectively.

Later, Dean of Arts and Oriental Learning Prof. Dr. Khalid Pervaiz gave away the prizes to the winners of the competition.

No. EA-I/101-13/11. The Vice Chancellor is proceeding to United Kingdom from 03.07.2011 to 09.07.2011. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khalid Pervaiz, Dean, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences will look after the affairs of the GC University Lahore during absence abroad of the Vice Chancellor.

The GC University Lahore Blood Donor Society (GCU BDS) Wednesday set up a �Blood Donation Camp� which drew a huge response from the students especially girls who turned up to donate blood for the children suffering from Thalassemia. The faculty members and a large number of students donated blood at the Camp.

Speaking on the occasion, GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq (S.I) called on all the students to donate blood and highlighted the importance of voluntary blood donation in protecting precious human lives. He also appreciated the donation of blood by female students. The In-charge BDS said that more girls seem to be willing to donate their blood for Thalassemia patients. The Vice Chancellor announced giving certificates of appreciation to all the donors for the special service. The Dean Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Dr. Khalid Pervaiz also visited the Blood Donation Camp and appreciated the efforts of the Society for arranging the camp.

The Blood, donated at the camp, was handed over to Fatimit Foundation for the safe transfusion to the children suffering from Thalassemia. On this occasion the health experts and hematologists also delivered lectures to different gatherings of people on the University premises and persuaded them to regularly donate blood as it is not only helpful in protecting lives of people who of and on require blood but it is beneficial for the donors also.

Fatmit Foundation Resource Manager Muhammad Waseem-ul-Haq, while speaking on the occasion said that in Pakistan the practice of voluntarily blood donating was very low as compared to the European countries and due to those patients, especially who require regular blood donations, miserably suffered. �Every year, more than 4,000 children are born in Pakistan with Thalassemia major, a condition in which the patient requires blood transfusion once or twice a month. In addition to these patients, blood transfusion is required during surgeries.

GC University Lahore has taken the initiative to establish Faculty Mess for visiting faculty and officers of the other universities and institutions. Lodging and messing facilities are available in the newly established mess. The charges for single room are 1000/- PKR and for the double room are 1500/- PKR. For any further information, visitors may contact Mr. Muhammad Farooq Secretary Faculty Mess adjacent Quaid-e-Azam Hostel on telephone no (42) 99213370 three days in advance before their arrival.

The GC University Lahore Young Journalists� Society organized an evening with eminent editors, columnists and journalists and discussed the �challenges confronting fourth pillar of the state.� Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq (SI) Vice Chancellor GCU chaired the ceremony while...(more)

Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq (SI) Vice Chancellor GC University paid a surprise visit to the different departments of the University to inspect the civil works and also to inspect the on going teaching classes on Thursday. The Campus Engineer, Director Facilities and Director Sports were also present on the occasion.

The Vice Chancellor visited the GCU Postgraduate Library and lauded the process of preservation of books, cleanliness and peaceful environment of the Library. He also visited the classes and spent time with the students and discussed the facilities being provided to them at the department. Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq (SI) directed the administrative staff to ensure quality in all maintenance work being carried out on the University premises. He said that the GCU Main Building is a national asset and negligence in its maintenance is not acceptable.

The Amt-ul-Arifa Reading Room, established at the Government College University Lahore Postgraduate Library with a generous donation of Rs 3 million by the GCU English Department Chairperson Prof. Dr. Nosheen Khan, was inaugurated. Eminent Old Ravian Mr. Majid Nizami was chief guest at the inauguration ceremony which was chaired by GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq (SI). Dean of Arts and Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Khalid Perviaz, academic and administrative heads of departments and a large number of eminent Old Ravians were also present at the ceremony.

Prof. Dr. Nosheen donated Rs 3 million to perpetuate the memory of her late mother Prof. Amtul Hayee and her late sister Arifa Khan. She has desired to use the profit generated through this amount to purchase the latest books of History, Political Science, Psychology and literature in English.

Speaking at the occasion, Abdul Waheed Chief Librarian GCU opined that the book reading was pivotal in the preservation and promotion of human civilization. He shed light on the utility of donations in cash and in the form of personal library collections to the public sector libraries. The GC University Lahore Library has received the highest number of personal collections and cash donations in Pakistan which exceeds 60. He specified that contrary to general practice, the donors did not charge a single penny from GCU since they had faith in the university system of preservation of books for the sake of posterity.

GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq (SI) stressed on the expansion of library services on digital as well as conventional parameters owing to their significance viz-a-viz scientific research. He termed Prof. Noshee Khan�s donation to be the trail blazer for the academia as well as the financially sound segments of the society.

Addressing the ceremony, Mr. Majid Nizami showered accolades on Prof. Nosheen Khan for her generous donation and her philanthropic zest. He said that Muslim rulers had established numerous libraries for the Muslims and promoting education as well but the Americans and Europeans were the beneficiaries of such libraries and the secret behind their progress is that they read, learnt and followed the principles and teachings of Muslim writers and ruled the world. He further said that in present era, the number of books was increasing rapidly but unfortunately trend of book reading was declining day-by-day. Reminiscing his time spent at the Government College as a student back in 1950, he paid homage to his outstanding professors particularly Sufi Ghulam Mustafa Tabassum. He said he used to pen down articles while sitting in the lash green Oval Ground of GCU. He urged the youth to inculcate among them the love for book-reading.

He also shared his memories of moments of Pakistan with audience, he said �Late Liaquat Ali Khan awarded me sword with a certificate of �Mujahid-e-Pakistan� so I am a certified Mujahid and fighting through speech and writings in my newspaper, and Nawa-i-Waqt/The Nation raise voice against every dictator�, he said adding that from Ayub Khan to Pervaiz Musharaf, he always questioned all of them in their briefings that �Saadi jann kadon chaddo ge� (when will they go?). He said that the real task of the army was to secure our national frontiers, while the nation was ready to render any sacrifice for the soldiers standing at guard on the national borders to counter any threat from our traditional enemy, India.

Later, Mr. Majid Nizami unveiled the commemorative plaque at the Amt-ul-Arifa Reading Room.

No. EA-I/107-13/11 dated 06-06-2011. The Vice Chancellor has been pleased to order that Ms. Huma Tariq, Deputy Controller of Examinations will look after the examination Branch in the absence of Mr. Ashraf Shabbir Bokhari who is on ex-Pakistan leave from 06.06.2011 to 21.06.2011.

Porf. Anjum Nisar will look after the affairs of the Registrar�s office GCU Lahore

No: 43/GCU/11 dated: 06-06-2011 Prof. Anjum Nisar, Associate Professor of English Department is hereby directed under section 13(3) of the Government College University Lahore Ordinance 2002 to look after the affairs of the Registrar�s office till further order.

No. EA-I/101-13/11 In pursuance of Government of the Punjab, Higher Education Department letter No. SO (Univ.)11-1/02 dated 21-05-2011, Sahibzada Faisal Khurshid is hereby relieved from the post of Registrar on 03.06-2011 (F.N) and he is allowed to join as Assistant Professor of English w.e.f. 03-06-2011 (A.N).

Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq (SI) Vice Chancellor and faculty members have offered their condolences on the sad demise of Muhammad Qasim Ali, Assistant Controller Examinations GCU. They have also offered their condolences on the sad demise of the wife of Prof Mirza Ather Baig, the former Chairman of GCU Philosophy Department.

In his condolence message to the bereaved families, the Vice Chancellor prayed to the Almighty Allah to bless the departed souls in eternal peace and grant courage to the family members to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude.

A delegation of Turkish educationists visited the GC University Lahore and met with the Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq (SI) and discussed in detail the prospects of strengthening ties between the two countries. The delegation was led by Saadi Yildirir Regional Director Pak-Turk International Schools and Colleges.

Saadi Yildirir laid a stress on enhancing quality of higher education and student-exchange programmes between Pakistan and Turky, particularly in the field of Botany, Biotechnology and Engineering. The GCU Vice Chancellor expressed his interest in arranging programmes by which Pakistani students could attend leading Turkish universities for their PhD education, collaborative research and training. The Turkish educationists said that they have planned to facilitate Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) between the various universities of Pakistan and Turkey.

The students of the GC University Lahore passed a resolution after a heated debate that Pakistan ought to break the begging bowl and embark on the journey of self-reliance culminating in economic sovereignty. It transpired at the historic seminar where Punjab Chief Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif presided over the debate on �Economic Sovereignty and Self-reliance� and candidly responded to a volley of fire-brand questions put to him by the young Ravians. The GCU students argued about the dire need and viability of self-reliance in connection with Pakistan�s current economic landscape at the backdrop of national security situation and multi-faceted challenges. A large number of members of the Punjab cabinet and Punjab Assembly were also present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq (SI) recalled that all the great socio-political movements were initiated or spearheaded by Ravians. �Likewise, the movement for economic self-reliance has been ignited by an old Ravain from the GCU podium,� he added.

Opening the debate, Zeenia Mansoor, a student BSc (Honors) in Biotechnology, drew the audience�s attention to the vast economic potential of Pakistan in minerals, agriculture, livestock, dairy and above all human resource. Looking at the negative side of the motion, Kamran Hussain Hashmi, a student of intermediate, opined that sovereignty � economic and political � could only be safeguarded through across the board accountability so that foreign loans could be rightly utilized for national uplift and paid back within the stipulated time. The center point of his debate was that a knife is not harmful per say. Rather, it was the peculiar use that labeled it as good or bad. The most vociferous defense of economic self-reliance came from Saadul Hassan, a student of BA (Hons) in English literature. He came down heavily on the political elite who put the nation�s destiny in jeopardy in return for their vested interests. He chided the decision makers who held reins of this country for the last 63 years for having proved to be a modern-day Faustus who sell their souls to the Devil for the sake of power and vanity. He deplored the fate of every new-born Pakistani baby who inherits a debt of Rs 30,000 at the time of his/her birth � a gift from the ruling junta! Concluding the debate Noorus Saba, a student of BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, stressed the dire need to strengthen the mechanism of accountability, so that the looters and plunderers could be brought to the book. She believed that there was no harm if the countries helped each other. All that was needed was the right utilization of foreign debt.

The speakers interspersed their discourse with emotionally charged verses by Mirza Ghalib, Allama Muhammad Iqbal and Habib Jalib. Nazir Ahmed Music Society played Kalam-e-Iqbal and inspirational national songs at the occasion.

A 20 member students� delegation from Bangladesh, led by Dr.Shahid Akhtar Hussain visited Government College University, Lahore and met with the Dean Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Khalid Perviaz and other officials of the University and discussed the issues pertaining to academics and future prospects of strengthening regional prosperity through education. A briefing about the academic and research progress made by GCU in the recent years was given to the delegation. GCU Documentary depicting the glorious history of the institution was also shown on this occasion to the delegates.

The delegation also visited the GCU sports complex, Postgraduate Library, Department of Computer Science, Nazir Ahmad Music Society, Department of Zoology, and Centre for Advance Studies in Physics along with other historically significant places of GCU Lahore during its one day tour to the university.

Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq (SI) Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore and faculty members have offered their condolences on the sad demise of the father of Ch. Shukat Ali, Deputy Registrar (Admission) GCU.

In his condolence message to the bereaved family, the Vice Chancellor prayed to the Almighty Allah to bless the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the deceased family to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude.

Capt. Ali Mehmood Pakistan Army, an Old Ravian and the son of Professor Mehmood Afzal, former professor Physics GCU has embraced martyrdom while fighting for his nation at Bajur Agency. Later, the funeral prayers of the martyred solider were held at the Khalid Mosque, Cavallery Ground Lahore. The Vice Chancellor, faculty and students attended the funeral prayers.

Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq (SI) Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore and faculty members have expressed solidarity with the family members of Capt. Ali Mehmood.

Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq Vice Chancellor GCU Lahore and faculty members have offered their condolences on the sad demise of the mother of Asif Saeed, Chairman of GCU Economics Department. In his condolence message to the bereaved family, the Vice Chancellor prayed to the Almighty Allah to bless the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the deceased family members to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude.

The vision of great philosopher-poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal is still relevant in the 21st century and the youth should seek light from his Muslim political thought, said Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq (SI) Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore while paying glowing tributes to the Poet of the East. He said that the �Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam� was his seminal work which is still quite pertinent for the Pakistani polity suffering from the menace of fanaticism. He said that it was historic GCU which has always been conducive to the germination and grooming of poets and thinkers of such rare vintage as Allama Iqbal.

Meanwhile, a delegation of students and teachers of the University led by Prof. Dr. Haroon Qadir visited the Iqbal�s mausoleum and laid a floral wreath. They also offered fateha for the soul of the great national poet.

The GC University Lahore Botany Department is going to plant a record number of trees, as many as 11,000, at the university�s 400-acre Kala Shah Kaku (KSK) Campus during its three day special plantation drive to be kicked off on Monday. Prof. Dr. Zaheer-ud-Din Khan Chairperson Botany said that more than 800 students have volunteered to take part in the three-day plantation drive at GCU KSK Campus. He said that GCU botanists and gardeners would lead and guide the students, so that each sapling is planted properly and grow. The Punjab Forest Department which is providing saplings would also monitor the plantation drive.

The strong and time-tested friendship between Chinese and Pakistan governments need to be applied at the people-to-people level; these views were expressed by the Chinese Ambassador His Excellency Mr. Liu Jian. He was addressing the celebrations of 60-years Pak-China Friendship at the GC University Lahore. Ch Abdul Ghafoor Provincial Minister, Prof. Dr. Ikram ul Haq (SI) Vice Chancellor GCU, Zaffurdin Mahmood Chief Executive Officer Pak-China Bureau and a large member of government dignitaries, eminent Old Ravians, former Pakistani diplomats and international relations experts attended the celebrations.

Mr. Liu Jian said that China would fulfill all its commitments with Pakistan in the field of energy, agriculture, industry and development sector. He said that they would also provide support in rehabilitation of flood-affected areas of Pakistan that caused massive damage. Talking about strengthening the people-to-people contact, the Chinese Ambassador said that the youth is the hope of both the countries. He said that the Pakistani premier would visit China in May and this visit would prove beneficial for strengthening Pak-China relations. He stated that a Chinese delegation comprising mainstream leaders is scheduled to visit Pakistan by the end of this year. The Ambassador repeated the words of Chinese premier that �Pak-China is higher than the Himalayas, sweeter than honey and deeper than the ocean.� He said China has 20 direct neighbors but Pakistan is the closest and best friend of China.

Addressing the celebrations, Prof. Dr. Ikram ul Haq (SI) Vice Chancellor GCU said that Pakistan should intensify cooperation with China in the field of science and technology, applied science, learning of Chinese and Urdu languages. He believed that the real change in society comes only through the right kind of education provided by the leading universities working in mainstream higher education sector. He requested the Ambassador to play its role in strengthening linkages between universities of Pakistan and China.

Speaking on the occasion, noted scholar and international relations expert Prof. Hassan Askari said that language is the biggest barrier in establishing strong people-to-people contact between China and Pakistan. He laid a stress on establishing Chinese language teaching centers across Pakistan. He also highlighted the need for faculty and students exchange programmes with Chinese universities. Prof. Hassan said that China has always shown patience in its relations with Pakistan and never showed any displeasure despite Pakistan�s tilt towards the West.

Anwar Mahmood Khan Air Vice Marshall (r) highlighted the role of China in making the defense of Pakistan invulnerable. He said that China provided Pakistan high-tech military weapons when nobody else in the World was ready for that.

Ch Abdul Ghafoor Punjab Minister thanked the Ambassador for coming to GCU in Chinese language. He said that only those countries in the world have progressed who have preferred and promoted their National languages and the Chinese are one of them. Shamshad Khan Former foreign secretary also spoke on the occasion.

Later, the Chinese Ambassador visited the library of the GC University Lahore and pledged support for strengthening its computer section.

NO.SO(Univ.) 11-1/2002. dated March 9, 2011.The Governor/Chancellor , in exercise of the powers vested in him under section 12 (2) of The Government College University Lahore ,ordinance 2002,has been pleased to assign charge of the post of Vice Chancellor, Government College University Lahore to Prof. Dr. Ikram ul Haq, till the arrival of regular incumbent with immediate effect.

Prof. Dr. Ikram ul Haq who is working as GCU Dean Faculty of Science and Technology and Director Institute of Biotechnology did his post doctorate from the Cornell University, New York, USA as a Fulbright Scholar. He was declared the most productive scientist of Pakistan thrice and HEC Best University Teacher Award once in the last decade and has over 250 national & international publications and five books to his credit. His areas of research are microbiology and biotechnology. Prof. Dr. Ikram ul Haq also takes keen interest in sports and co-curricular activities and had remained the President GC Cricket Club and Chairman GCU Societies Board for more than eight years. He is also currently Chairman GCU Sports Board.

Prof. Dr. Ikram ul Haq, who is also the President of Pakistan Botanical Society, has successfully carried 12 significant research projects of Pakistan Science Foundation, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, HEC and Federal Ministry of Science and Technology. He has also supervised more than eight PhD and around 200 MS/MSc thesis. He is the Referee of five reputed International Journals including �Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry�, �Biotechnology Progress�, �Biochemistry and Applied Biotechnology�, and �Letters in Applied Microbiology.�

Dr Khalid Aftab practiced what he preached and despite immense pressure from radical religious groups, set up the Abdus Salaam Chair to pay tribute to the Nobel laureate and former student I was keen to find out more about Dr Khalid Aftab, vice chancellor Government College University, Lahore,... (more)

Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore has expressed profound grief on the sad demise of AZK Sherdil, an eminent Old Ravian, and the chairperson of Bank of Punjab. The Vice Chancellor, paying glowing tributes to the late Mr. Sherdil on account of his indispensable services for his country as bureaucrat, said Mr. Sherdil was also a very polite, disciplined and cultured person and had great love for his alma mater.

The Vice Chancellor and faculty members prayed to the Almighty Allah to bless the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the deceased family members to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude.

Government College University Lahore Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab and Endowment Fund Trust Executive Committee President Iqbal Z. Ahmed have expressed gratitude on the grant of Rs 50 million announced by the Punjab Chief Minister and Old Ravian Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif for the Endowment Fund Trust. The vice chancellor called on all the alumni of GCU to play active role in the university�s further development. He expressed pleasure that Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has great love for his alma mater.

The GC University Lahore and World Wide Fund for Nature �Pakistan (WWF-Pakistan) have joined hands for environmental awareness and nature conservation. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in this regard by GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Khalid Aftab and WWF-Pakistan Director General Ali Hasan Habib here on Monday at the GCU Syndicate Committee Room.

The WWF-Pakistan, under the agreement, would also provide internships, jobs and volunteer work to GCU undergraduate and postgraduate students in its various environmental and nature conservation projects. The GCU Career Guidance and Placement Officer would recommend students twice a year for the three-month WWF-Pakistan volunteer programmes. Besides, the WWF-Pakistan would also offer jobs and internships to the bright Ravians. The GCU and WWF-Pakistan would also jointly explore and work on the nature conservation projects.

Addressing the ceremony, GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab said that the environmental education plays a vital role in fostering a sense of individual responsibility towards nature, and the WWF�s collaboration with educational institutions would prove a vital step in creating a new generation of environmentally conscious individuals. He said working with WWF would enable the university students to generate an insight into the overall challenges to the eco-dynamics. �Besides, it would also enhance career and education prospects of the students,� he added.

WWF-Pakistan Director General Ali Hasan Habib said that WWF has been working in Pakistan for the last 40 years to conserve nature and the ecological process. He said WWF has successfully executed several nature conservation projects with the GCU�s Pakistan Botanic Gardens Networks Secretariat and Sustainable Development Study Centre and appreciates the university�s continual commitment to keeping issues of conservation at the forefront of its students� minds. He said that WWF-Pakistan is concentrating on its membership campaign these days, so that these members can become their force against the anti-environment steps being taken by various corporate sectors. He said than 25 percent population of Netherlands is members of the WWF-Netherlands and if any company launches anti-environment projects there, these members boycott their products immediately.

GC University Lahore Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab and faculty members have expressed profound grief on the assassination of Punjab Governor and Old Ravian Mr. Salman Taseer. They prayed to the Almighty Allah to bless the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the whole nation and the deceased�s family to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude.

The Government College University Lahore, the oldest seat of learning in Pakistan, has turned 147 year old as it opened its doors for students in Lahore�s Walled City in January 1864. Addressing the Founder�s Day Celebrations at the Abdus Salam Hall, GCU Vice Chancellor Dr. Khalid Aftab said that the position which GCU holds today in academic world is the result of hard labor of 147 years. He said that the academic travel started in 1864 with just nine students and three teachers produced hundreds of scholars, scientists and literary figures including Poet of East Allama Muhammad Iqbal and Pakistan�s only Nobel Laureate Prof Dr Abdus Salam. �The GC University blends grand old traditions and modern educational standards to meet the ideals set by its founding fathers,� He added. Talking about the history establishment of the Government College, Prof. Aftab said that in April 1871 the college was moved from the Haveli of Dayan Singh to a large Bungalow near Anarkali. In 1873 its location was changed to another house called Rahim Khans Kothi. It was in 1876 that the college moved into the present grand gothic-style building with a cost of about Rs 320,000.

The Vice Chancellor also remembered the efforts of Dr Leitner, the founder Principle of Government College, established it on the pattern of College of London, UK. He said that the Government College was sanctioned in 1856 with the condition that the teachers should be graduates of Oxford, Cambridge, Dublin or Durham, He hoped the GCU future generations would maintain its wonderful traditions of academic excellence, research, promotion of new ideas and above all, respect for others� belief and views.

He said that the Government College had initially affiliated with the University of Calcutta as the Punjab University was not established at that time.

The GCU deans, academic and administrative heads of departments were also present at the Founders� Day Celebrations.

The GCU Lahore in 2010 shined in academic, research and extra-curricular activities at national and international level. In 2010, the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan ranked GCU as the best university of Lahore and 2nd best in Punjab for producing 282 research papers in top journals in a year. In the eighth year of its inception as university, GCU outshined some of the finest and oldest universities of Lahore in research; such as the University of Punjab which was placed one step beneath GCU with 269 publications, while the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore was ranked 12th with 101 research publications. GCU raised Rs. 23.95 million for the GCU Endowment Fund Trust from with the help it alumni during 2010.

At the Lahore Board Intermediate Examination, GCU was declared the best institution for the 19th year in a row. GCU won 10 positions in various academic groups. In 2010, GCU awarded 31 PhD degrees and 841 degrees of MPhil/MS, MBA, BSCS, BA/BSc (Hons). Sofia Anis Siddiqi only one student from Pakistan won the Rhodes scholarship to study Economics at Oxford. In 2010, GCU also arranged 196 conferences, workshops, seminars and invited lectures including international conference on 100th death anniversary of Maulana Muhammad Hussain Azad.

In co-curricular activities, GCU set new record by wining 115 oratory awards which included 26 team trophies, 06 runner-up trophies, 31 best speaker awards, besides 19 distinctions at the Chief Minister Punjab�s Speech or Essay Contest. In sports, GCU won 28 awards at national and provincial level tournaments. The Nazir Ahmad Music Society also won the All Pakistan Music Conference trophy for the third consecutive years.

PUNJAB EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENT FUND (PEEF) SCHOLARSHIP FOR MS/MPHIL/MBA STUDENTS (SESSION 2011-2013)

The result awaiting students of BA/BSc (Hons)/BSCS, Session 2007-2011 of GC University who have secured admission in MPhil/MS can also apply for the subject Scholarship.

Last date for submission of duly filled in application form along with necessary documents (complete in all respects) is 25th November 2011.

Applications for award of GCU Endowment Fund Trust Scholarships are invited from students of Intermediate (FA/FSC/ICS/ICom) and Under-graduation (BA/BSc (Hons.)/BSCS/BSc Engineering/B.Com Hons). Scholarship for Boarder covers one year University fee as well as hostel expenses of a student while a Scholarship for Day Scholar covers one year University fee only.

These Scholarships will be offered to the Needy and Deserving students having good academic record.

No application form will be entertained after 25^th November 2011 (incomplete form will be rejected)

SYEDA MUBARIK BEGUM SCHOLARSHIPS (2011-12) ONLY FOR FEMALE STUDENTS OF BA/BSc (HONS)/BSc Engineering/B.Com Hons/BSCS (Year I, II & III)

Babar Ali Foundation has launched the subject cited scholarship programme for the promotion of education, general uplift and welfare of needy female students.

Internal Merit Scholarship for the Students of GCU who are from District TOBA TEK SINGH

Applications for award of Internal Merit Scholarship are invited from the students of TOBA TEK SINGH District.

No application form will be entertained after 15^th November, 2011 (incomplete form will be rejected)

Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) Scholarship for MS/MPhil/MBA Students (Session 2011-2013)

Applications for award of Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) Scholarship are invited from the newly admitted students (Session 2011-2013) of MS/MPhil/MBA .

The Department of CASP intends to purchase the following items for different labs:

Sr. No	Name of Items	Specification	Quantity
1	Acetone	Merck	5 Liters
2	Methanol	Spain	5 Liters
3	Sprayer	Imported	5 Liters
4	Cotton Cloth		20 Meters
5	Optical Tissues	USA	02 Pkt
6	Copper Oxide 96% Pure	Spain	500 grams
7	Zine Oxide	Spain	01 Kg
8	Magnesium Oxide 98-100 Pure	Spain	01 Kg
9	Digital Multimetre	Japan	01 No
10	Cobalt Sputtering Targets 99.98% Dia 50.8mm Thickness 3.18mm	China	02 Nos
11	Magnesium Sputtering Targets 99.99% Dia 50.8mm Thickness 3.18mm	China	02 Nos
12	Indium Sputtering Targets 99.99% Dia 50.8mm Thickness 3.18mm	China	02 Nos
13	Locally made pulsed power supply	2 Kv	01 No
14	Modification in the two vacuum systems for Laser ablation pulse, Laser deposition		02 Nos
15	Modification in vacuum chamber		01 No

PUNJAB EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENT FUND (PEEF) SCHOLARSHIP FOR MS/MPHIL/MBA STUDENTS (SESSION 2011-2013)

Applications for award of Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) Scholarship are invited from the newly admitted students (Session 2011-2013) of MS/MPhil/MBA .

i.Secured at least 60% marks in annual system / 2.5 CGPA out of 4.00 CGPA in semester system in BA (H) /B.Sc. (H) / BSCS / BBA / BCom (H) / MA / MSc or equivalent examination held in 2011 from Punjab.

National ICT Scholarship Program For the upcoming Session (2011-15) of BSc Electrical Engineering

Applications for award of National ICT Scholarship are invited from the upcoming students of BSc Electrical Engineering (session 2011-2015). The National ICT Scholarship Program 2011 (NICTSP 2011) is a fully funded 4 year undergraduate degree scholarship offered by National ICT R&D Fund.

� Passed or appeared in F.Sc. Examination with Mathematics and Physics in 2010 or 2011.

For further information and details you may contact to Student Financial Aid Office or visit http://www.ictrdf.org.pk/

NATIONAL ICT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE UPCOMING SESSION (2011-15) OF BSC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

� Passed or appeared in F.Sc. Examination with Mathematics and Physics in 2010 or 2011.

For further information and details you may contact to Student Financial Aid Office or visit http://www.ictrdf.org.pk/

Applications for award of National ICT Scholarship are invited from the students of BS Computer Science (session 2011-2015). The National ICT Scholarship Program 2011 (NICTSP 2011) is a fully funded 4 year undergraduate degree scholarship offered by National ICT R&D Fund.

Scholarship Application attested by the Director of the Department of Computer Science along with requisite documents can be submitted in Student Financial Aid Office (Registrar�s Office) by 20-09-2011.

For further information and details you may contact to Student Financial Aid Office or visit http://www.ictrdf.org.pk/

Applications for award of Balochistan Endowment Fund (BEF) are invited from the students of GC University who belong to BALOCHISTAN province.

The application on a blank paper can be submitted to the Student Financial Aid Office along with the following attested documents:

The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is sending out a call for applications to its Global South Scholar-In-Residence Programme.

This programme aims at developing an intellectual exchange between academics from Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Graduate Institute's faculty. Three candidates per semester will be selected to spend one semester at the Institute in order to take advantage of the programme to update their teaching curricula, participate in teaching courses, further their research projects and contribute to enriching the intellectual life of the Institute. Priority will be given to university teachers - with a preference for women and junior academics - who will seek to apply the benefits of their stay at the Institute upon returning to their own institution.

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) invites applications for a 14 days study trip to the Federal Republic of Germany in a group of up to 15 Pakistani students from the field of Social Sciences.

The study trip is tentatively scheduled for the last half of October 2011. The group will be accompanied by a Pakistani professor.

DAAD will arrange and pay for the air travel, transport within Germany, meals; accommodation and health insurance. Students will be accommodated in twin or three-bed rooms in hotels or youth guesthouses / hostels.

Applications must be submitted by 15 August 2011 at the latest to DAAD Information Centre Islamabad, House 23, Street 55, F-7/4, Islamabad.

For further details, information, help and application form, you may visit www.ic.daad.de/islamabad or Student Financial Aid Office (Registrar�s Office), GCU.

Call for application for participation in Doctoral Course �A Social Science Perspective on Development� 2011/12 in Bonn/Germany under ZEF-GCU Research Project and Call for applications among MPhil/MS-students of social science departments at GCU to participate in German - Pakistani joint research project". The Deadline for applications is 25 August 2011. For details click on the following:

The following students of MS/MPhil (Session 2010-2012) have also been selected for the subject cited scholarship:

The Press Conference of Chinese Communist leaders at the GC University Lahore has been cancelled as their flight failed to take off due weather conditions. (PR issued to Press on July 08, 2011 afternoon)

(05-08-2011)

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(14-07-2011)

(04-07-2011)

Applications are invited from Pakistani Nationals for the following positions.

Sr.#	Names of Posts
	Legal Advisor (Part-time- Remuneration � Negotiable according to expertise)
	Professor (TTS/BS-21) Arabic, Computer Science, Clinical Psychology, English, Electrical Engg. Geography, History, Mathematics, Management Studies, Philosophy, Statistics,
	Professor (Fixed Salary) Physics for Salam Chair (Area of Specialization in Plasma Physics or allied area).
	Associate Professor (TTS/ BS-20) Economics, Clinical Psychology, Urdu, Bio-technology, Microbiology, English, Fine Arts, Geography, Physical Chemistry, Statistics, Physics.
	Associate Professor( Fixed Salary) Physics for Salam Chair (Area of Specialization in Plasma Physics or allied area).
	Assistant Professor (TTS/BS-19) Economics, Physics, Electronics,
	Assistant Professor (Fixed Salary) Physics for Salam Chair (Area of Specialization in Plasma Physics or allied area).
	Lecturer (BS-18)/Fixed Salary English, Political Science, , Clinical Psychology, Engineering, Electronics (Fixed Salary).
	Research Assistant/Teaching Assistant/ Teaching Associate (BS-17) Mathematics, Management Studies, English
	Research Associate (Fixed Salary) Biotechnology
	Postdoctoral Fellow(Fixed Salary) Physics for Salam Chair (Area of Specialization in Plasma Physics or allied area).
	Assistant Engineer (Electrical/Civil) (BS-17), Electrical Engineer (CASP) (BS-17), Supervisor Minhas Art Gallery (BS-17 ), Network Support Supervisor (Fixed Salary), Project Manager (BS-17), Student Counselor (BS-17),Placement Officer (BS-17), Sub-Engineer (Electrical/Civil) BS -16, Assistant Supervisor Minhas Art Gallery (BS-16 ), Rhythm Instructor (BS-16), Architect Draftsman/CAD Operator (BS-16), Niab Qasid/Driver (BS-01) for SDSC.,

(14-07-2011)

Application Forms for the posts can be obtained from the Confidential Branch, Registrar�s Office or can be download by click here. A Bank draft / Pay Order/ Postal Order of Rs. 3000/- for Sr. # 01 to 04 and Rs.1000/- for the post of Lecturer, Engineer, Research Assistant/Teaching Assistant/Associate and other posts of BPS-17 & Rs.200/- for the posts of BPS-01 to 16 in favor of Treasurer, GCU Lahore shall have to be attached with the application Form. Last date for receipt of application is 25.07.2011.

For further information about qualification, terms & conditions.

Note:- i) Short listed candidates will be called for interview.

ii) No TA/DA will be paid.

Selection Criteria

Professor (TTS/BS) Age: 40-50

Qualification

PhD / Terminal Qualification in the relevant field (from an HEC recognized Institution)

Experience

11- years Post PhD or minimum of 7-years of post PhD experience along with at least 12 years of experience prior to the PhD (The experience to be counted is to be of teaching/ research in a recognized University or a postgraduate Institute or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International Organization)

Publications

15 research publications (with at least 5 publications in the past 5 years) in Journals recognized for purpose of appointment on Tenure Track by the Higher Education Commission, i.e. research papers published in Journals that fall under the category W with Impact Factor,& X( for science subject) and Y for Social Sciences.

PROFESSOR (BS-21)

Ph.D. from an HEC recognized Institution in the relevant field.

Experience: 15-years teaching / research in HEC recognized University or a post-graduate Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International Organization.

Note: After 30^th June, 2013, at least 8 years post Ph.D. level experience in an HEC recognized university or post-graduate institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International organization will be required.

10-years post-Ph.D. teaching / research experience in a recognized University or a post-graduate Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International Organization.

Minimum Number of Publications =

The applicant must have 12 research publications (with at least 3 publications in last 05 years) up till 30^th June 2013, and 15 research publications (with at least 5 publications in the last 5 years) after 30^th June 2013, in HEC recognized journals.

Professor (Faculty of Engineering)

(Salary Package of Rs.175, 000/-pm) Age 40-50

Qualification

PhD Degree in Electrical Engineering recognized by HEC in consultation with PEC.

Experience & Publications

12 years teaching/research experience in a recognized institution/college/university or 12 years professional experience in the relevant field in a national or international organization out of which 05 year must be teaching experience. and 15 research publications (with at least 5 publications in the last 5 years) in HEC/PEC recognized journals.

Professor (Computer Science)

(Salary Package of Rs.130,000/-pm) Age 40-50

Qualification

PhD in Computer Science or relevant discipline from institution recognized by the HEC in consultation with PEC

Experience

15 years teaching/Research in HEC recognized University or Post-Graduate Institution for professional experience in the relevant field in a national or International organization. The applicant must have 12 research publications (with at least 03 Publications in last 05 years) up till 30th September 2008, and 15 Research publications (with at least last 05 Years) after 30 September 2008 in HEC recognized journals.

10 year Post-PhD teaching/Research experience in a recognized University or a Post-Graduate Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International organization. The applicant must have 12 research publications (with at least 03 Publications in last 05 years) up till 30th September 2008, and 15 Research publications (with at least last 05 Years) after 30 September 2008 in HEC recognized journals.

Professor Salam Chair in Physics (Fixed Salary)

Qualification

PhD from HEC recognized Institute in the field of Plasma Physics or allied area

Experience & Publications

15 years teaching/research experience in HEC recognized University or Professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International organization.

15 (Impact Factor) research publications (with at least 05 publications in last 05 years) in HEC recognized journal.

10 year post PhD teaching/research experience in a recognized University OR a Post graduate institute or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International organization. 15 (Impact Factor) research publications (with at least 05 publications in last 05 years) in HEC recognized journal

Associate Professor (TTS/ BS) Age 35-50

Economics, Clinical Psychology, Urdu, Bio-technology, Microbiology

Qualification for TTS

PhD/ Terminal qualification from HEC recognized Institution in the relevant field.

Experience

6-years Post PhD or minimum of 4-years of post PhD experience with at least 6 years of experience prior to the PhD (The experience to be counted is to be of teaching/research in a recognized University or a postgraduate Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International Organization)

Publications

10 research publications (with at least 4 publications in the past 5 years) in Journals recognized for purpose of appointment on Tenure Track by the Higher Education Commission, i.e. research papers published in Journals that fall under the category W (Impact Factor), X for Science subjects while Y for Social Sciences.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (BS-20)

Ph.D. in the relevant field from an HEC recognized University / Institution.

Experience: 10-years teaching / research in an HEC recognized University or a post-graduate Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International Organization.

Note: After 30^th June, 2013, at least 4 years Post Ph.D. level experience in an HEC recognized university or post-graduate institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International organization will be required.

05-years post-Ph.D. teaching / research experience in an HEC recognized University or a post-graduate Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International Organization.

Minimum Number of Publications =

The applicants must have 8 publications (with at least 2 publications in last 5 years) up till 30^th June 2013, and 10 publications (with at least 4 publications in the last five years) after 30^th June 2013, in the HEC recognized journals.

Associate Professor Salam Chair in Physics (Fixed Salary)

Qualification

PhD from HEC recognized Institute in the field of Plasma Physics or allied area

Experience

10years teaching/research experience in HEC recognized University or a postgraduate institute or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International organization. 10(Impact Factor) research publications (with at least 4 publications in last 5 years) in HEC recognized Journals.

05years post PhD teaching/research experience in HEC recognized University or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International organization. 10(Impact Factor) research publications (with at least 05 publications in last 05years) in HEC recognized Journals.

Assistant Professor (TTS) Age 30-45

Economics, Physics, Electronics

Qualification

PhD in the relevant field from HEC recognized University / Institution in consultation with PEC.

Electronics

B.Sc. Electrical. Eng./B.Sc. Electronics from HEC recognized University / Institution with 05 years experience in the relevant field

MS Electrical/M. Phil Electronics from HEC recognized University / Institution with 03 years experience in the relevant field.

Assistant Professor Salam Chair in Physics (Fixed Salary)

PhD from HEC recognized institute in the field of Plasma Physics or allied area

Experience

02 year teaching/research experience in a recognized institution/University/College

02 Year professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International organization

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (BS-19)

Ph.D in the relevant field from HEC recognized University / Institution.

Experience: No experience required.

Master�s degree (foreign) OR M.Phil (Pakistan) OR equivalent degree awarded after 18 years education as determined by the HEC in the relevant field from an HEC recognized University / Institution.

Experience: 04 years teaching / research experience in a recognized university or a post-graduation Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International Organization.

Minimum Number of Publications = Nil

LECTURER (BS-18)

First Class Master�s Degree or equivalent degree awarded after16 years of education in the relevant field with no 3^rd Division in the academic career from an HEC recognized University/ Institution. Furthermore the candidate with 2^nd Division in the Master�s Degree but holding higher Degree i.e. M.Phil (minimum 3.00 out of 4.00 GPA) / Ph.D. or equivalent Degree with 18 years of education could be considered.

Experience: No experience required.

Minimum Number of Publication= Nil

Lecturer in Electrical Engineering

(Salary Package of Rs.45,000/-pm) Age 21-35

Qualification

First class Master�s Degree/B.Sc.(Engr.) (B.Sc./BE in Electrical Engineering) with no 3^rd Division in the academic career from HEC/PEC recognized University/Institution.

(Preference will be given to the candidates with prior teaching experience).

Legal Advisor (Part-time) Age: 30-40

Negotiable remuneration to be fixed as monthly retainer ship according to expertise in the relevant field.

Qualification : B.A. LLB from HEC recognized University. He must be enrolled as an Advocate of High Court & has been actively practicing as advocate for a period of not less than five years.

Tenure: 02 years & subject to the pleasure of Vice Chancellor

Duties: 1. Tender legal advice

2. To appear in all types of legal proceedings on behalf of GC University, Lahore at High Court and all Courts subordinate to High Court including Tribunal & quasi-judicial authorities.

Research Assistant/Teaching Assistant/ Teaching Associate (BS-17)

Mathematics, Management Studies, English

Qualification

MA/ MSc/ B.Sc (Hons) (Applied Management/Master in Management/Master in English) /BSc (Engr.) with no 3rd Division in the academic career from HEC/PEC recognized University/Institution.

Research Associate (Fixed Salary)

Biotechnology

Qualification

M.Phil in Biotechnology from HEC/PEC recognized University/Institution.

Experience

In the field of Molecular Biology

In the field of Fermentation Technology

Postdoctoral Fellow for Salam Chair in Physics (Fixed Salary)

PhD from HEC recognized Institute in Plasma Physics or allied area

Assistant Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil (BS-17) (Age 25-40)

Qualification: B.Sc. (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil), Engineering from recognized University

Diploma in (Electrical / Civil), from a recognized Institution with 10years experience in the relevant field

Electrical Engineer (CASP) (BS-17) Maximum Age: 30 years

Qualification : B.Sc. Electrical Engineer from HEC recognized University & must be registered with PEC.

Experience : 04 years experience in Operation and Trouble Shooting of High Tech. Equipments.

Supervisor Minhas Art Gallery, (BS-17) (Age 21-35)

Qualification : M.A. (Fine Arts) from HEC recognized University/Institution

Experience : 03 years experience of working in Art Gallery.

Network Support Supervisor (Age 30-35) (Fixed Salary Package =Rs.20, 000/-)

Qualification: M. Sc. Telecommunications or Masters in Computer Science from HEC recognized University/Institution.

Experience : 03 years experience of computer support/supervision. Preference will be given to candidates with training of MCSE, CCNA and RHCE. In case of M.Sc. Telecommunications, preference will be given to candidates with PGD in Computer Technology & Communication from recognized institution.

Project Manager (BS-17) (Age 21-35)

Qualification:M.Sc. (Environmental/Biological Sciences) from HEC recognized University/Institution with the experience of project working.

Student Counselor (BS-17) (Age: 30-45)

Qualification : M.A./MBA/MPA/M.Sc. Psychology 1^st Division from HEC recognized University.

Placement Officer (BS-17)(Age: 21-35)

Qualification: M.A. 1^st Division from HEC recognized University.

Experience : (i) Minimum 2 years experience in administration, preferably in the relevant field.

(ii) Computer Skills in MS Office.

(iii) Excellent communication skills, both in English & Urdu.

Sub-Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Electronics)(BS-16) (Age 21-35)

Qualification; DAE in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Electronics Technology from any recognized Institution.

Experience: 05 year in relevant field.

Assistant Supervisor Minhas Art Gallery (BS-16) (Age 21-35)

Qualification : B.A/B.Sc. with diploma or six months Certificate in Fine Arts from a recognized Institution.

Experience : 02 years experience of working in Art Gallery.

Rhythm Instructor (BS-16) (Age 25-40)

Qualification : 15 years experience of teaching & playing classical and light table taal

Compatible with Radio Pakistan Musicians.

Architect Draftsman/CAD Operator (Age: 21-30)

Qualification : D.A.E. Architecture Technology from any recognized Institute.

Experience : 03 years experience in relevant field.

Niab Qasid/Driver (BS-01)for SDSC (Age 21-35)

Qualification : Matriculation. Preference will be given to the candidates having valid L.T.V/HTV License.

CONDITIONS

The selected candidates will be governed by the GC U Ordinance, 2002 GC University Lahore Service Statutes, 2005 & GCU Tenure Track Statutes/HEC Instructions.
Applicants working in Government or Semi Government organizations / Autonomous bodies should apply through proper channel. However, the candidates may send advance copies of their applications.
Application Forms for the posts can be obtained from the Confidential Branch, Registrar�s Office or can be download by click here.
The applications on the prescribed forms with full particulars regarding bio-data, attested copies of degrees / certificates, etc should reach the Registrar Office, GC University Lahore by 25/07/2011.
Incomplete or applications received after due date will not be entertained.
The University reserves the right to reject any application/not to fill/with-hold the appointment without giving any reason
Preference will be given to those applicants having experience in the relevant field. General Age Relaxation will be given across the Board as per policy.
In case of an extraordinary candidate fixed salary package will be negotiable.
Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview. No TA/DA will be paid.

Registrar

(07-07-2011)

(Modified:13-07-2011)

BSc (Hons) Applied Management admissions 2011 the deadline is June 28th 2011

MBA admissions 2011 the deadline is June 28th 2011

Admission Notice MS Clinical Psychology (Two Year Full Time) Program 2011

Admission Notice One Year Top Up MS Clinical Psychology Program (Full Time) 2011

GC UNIVERSITY holds workshop ON PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT for PEEF scholarship holders

The GC University Lahore Saturday organized a special day-long training workshop titled �personality development and communication skills� for the university�s students who have been awarded scholarships under the Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF). Shahzeb Khan and Siddique Awan were the course instructors.

As many as 81 students enrolled in the intermediate and undergraduate programmes of GCU attended the workshop conducted and designed by the university�s English Department on the special request of PEEF. The training was focused on interpersonal, presentation and interaction skills, time-management, critical thinking and the art of appropriate attire. The workshop instructors also conducted various activities with the students besides detailed multimedia lectures and question answer sessions. The instructors asked the students to make the list of their short-term and long-term objectives, happiness wishes and daily routine. Later, a detailed discussion was held on the efforts of students to achieve these targets.

Later, Punjab Educational Endowment Fund Manager Scholarships Naveed Akbar Cheema lauded the professional approach adopted by the workshop instructors and thanked the GCU for having conceived and conducting and innovative workshop which was first of its kind. At the end Babar Ali Deputy Registrar (Academics) GCU Lahore thanked the PEFF�s representative for an active liaison with the University. The participants of the workshop expressed elation for having attended this novel workshop.

(02-11-2009)

STUDENTS ALERT

As per policy of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) for admission to MS/M.Phil Programs, only those candidates who meet the following minimum criteria are eligible to apply for admission to MS/M.Phil Programs in GC University Lahore:

Who have completed sixteen years of schooling or 4 years education after HSSC/F.A/F.Sc/Grade 12 or equivalent with at least 60% marks in Annual System or 2.5/4.0 CGPA in Semester system in the fields of Science & Technology, Arts and Social Sciences and 50% marks in Annual System or 2.0/4.0 CGPA in Semester system in the fields of Languages, Islamic and oriental learning.

Who have passed GAT-General test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS)

The GC University Lahore offers MS/M.Phil Programs in the following disciplines:

Banking & Financial Economics, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, Computer Science, Economics, English, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science, Entrepreneurship & SME Management, Forensic Chemistry, History, Islamic Studies, Mathematics, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Persian, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Statistics, Urdu and Zoology,

For more detail regarding test Schedule of GAT-General, visit NTS website http://www.nts.org.pk

(28-06-2010)