(25-04-2012)

May 7^th, 2012

April 17^th -19^th, 2012

April 18^th -23^rd, 2012

April 18^th, 2012

April 20^th, 2012

April 21^st, 2012

April 13^th -15^th, 2012

April 06, 2012

March 14 to 15, 2012

March 16, 2012

CASP administration wanted to purchase the following items for its Labs as per GCU rules.

Name of Item                                                                        Quantity.

i) Equipment

1-           Computer with Intel Core i5-2400                            04

    (3.10Ghz) Processor Intel

                Intel DH61 Motherboard

                8GB DDR III Ram

                500GB Hard Drive

                DVD RW

                Keyboard & Mouse Standard USB

                20” LED Monitor

2-             Printer Hp1102                                                   01

3-             Hp Laser Jet P2035 Printer                                   01

4-             Hp Scan Jet Digital G3110 Scanner                        01

5-             Modification of Vacuum Chamber for Laser Lab.        01

ii) Furniture & Fixture

1-              Lab Table for AFM Lab as per sample                     01

Note: The last date of receiving the quotations is 13-03-2012

(02-03-2012)

March 12, 2012

March 12 to 13, 2012

GCU ENDOWMENT FUND TRUST SCHOLARSHIP FOR BOARDERS

The following students who have applied for GCU Endowment Fund Trust Scholarship for Boarders Scholars are directed to appear before Financial Aid Committee for Interview on 26^th (Thursday) January, 2012 at 10:00 am in Registrar’s Committee room:

                                                                             Babar Ali Khan

Dy. Registrar (Academic)/

                                                                             Incharge SFAO

(19-01-2012)

GCU ENDOWMENT FUND TRUST SCHOLARSHIP FOR DAY SCHOLARS

The following students who have applied for GCU Endowment Fund Trust Scholarship for Day Scholars are directed to appear before Financial Aid Committee for Interview on 25^th (Wednesday) January, 2012 at 10:00 am in Registrar’s Committee room:

Babar Ali Khan

Dy. Registrar (Academic)/

                                                                             Incharge SFAO

(19-01-2012)

INTERNAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE STUDENTS OF GCU WHO ARE FROM DISTRICT OKARA

Applications for award of Internal Merit Scholarship are invited from the students of OKARA District.

ELIGIBILITY

• All the students of Okara District who have passed their SSC (Matric), Intermediate (F.A/F.Sc//I.Com) Examination 2011 appearing from Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore and have joined next classes in GCU in the year 2011.

SCHEDULE

• Scholarship Application Forms can be obtained from the Student Financial Aid Office (Registrar’s office) from
  9^th to 18^th January, 2012 (during office hours).

• Last date for submission of duly filled in application form with necessary documents (complete in all respects) is 20^th January, 2012.

NOTE

No application form will be entertained after 20^th January, 2012 (incomplete form will be rejected)

ANDLEEB ANWAR SARDAR

Case Analyst SFAO

SFAO Contacts:

andleebanwar@gcu.edu.pk

UAN: 111-000-010 Ext. 413

(06-01-2012)

INTERNAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE STUDENTS OF GCU WHO ARE FROM DISTRICT SHEIKHUPURA

Applications for award of Internal Merit Scholarship are invited from the students of Sheikhupura District.

ELIGIBILITY

• All the students of Sheikhupura District who have passed their SSC (Matric), Intermediate (F.A/F.Sc/I.Com) Examination 2011 appearing from Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Lahore and have joined next classes in GCU in the year 2011.

SCHEDULE

• Scholarship Application Forms can be obtained from the Student Financial Aid Office (Registrar’s office) from
  19^th to 23^rd December, 2011 (during office hours).

• Last date for submission of duly filled in application form with necessary documents (complete in all respects) is 27^th December, 2011.

NOTE

No application form will be entertained after 27^th December, 2011 (incomplete form will be rejected)

ANDLEEB ANWAR SARDAR

Case Analyst SFAO

SFAO Contacts:

andleebanwar@gcu.edu.pk

UAN: 111-000-010 Ext. 413

(19-12-2011)

INTERNAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE STUDENTS OF GCU WHO ARE FROM DISTRICT PAKPATTAN

Applications for award of Internal Merit Scholarship are invited from the students of Pakpattan District.

ELIGIBILITY

• All the students of Pakpattan District who have passed their SSC (Matric), Intermediate (F.A/F.Sc/I.Com) Examination 2011 appearing from Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Multan and have joined next classes in GCU in the year 2011.

SCHEDULE

• Scholarship Application Forms can be obtained from Student Financial Aid Office (Registrar’s office) from
  12^th December 2011 to 20^th January 2012 (during office hours).

• Last date for submission of duly filled in application form with necessary documents (complete in all respects) is 25^th January 2012.

NOTE

No application form will be entertained after 25^th January 2012 (incomplete form will be rejected)

ANDLEEB ANWAR SARDAR

Case Analyst SFAO

SFAO Contacts:

andleebanwar@gcu.edu.pk

UAN: 111-000-010 Ext. 413

(09-12-2011)

INTERNAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE STUDENTS OF GCU WHO ARE FROM DISTRICT JHANG

Applications for award of Internal Merit Scholarship are invited from the students of Jhang District.

ELIGIBILITY

• All the students of Jhang District who have passed their SSC (Matric), Intermediate (F.A/F.Sc/I.Com) examination (1^st Annual/Spring) 2011 appearing from Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Faisalabad and have joined next classes in GCU in the year 2011.

SCHEDULE

• Scholarship Application Forms can be obtained from Student Financial Aid Office (Registrar’s office) from
  12^th December 2011 to 20^th January 2012 (during office hours).

• Last date for submission of duly filled in application form with necessary documents (complete in all respects) is 25^th January 2012.

NOTE

No application form will be entertained after 25^th January 2012 (incomplete form will be rejected)

ANDLEEB ANWAR SARDAR

Case Analyst SFAO

SFAO Contacts:

andleebanwar@gcu.edu.pk

UAN: 111-000-010 Ext. 413

(09-12-2011)

(21-02-2012)

(Registrar)

March 05 to 07, 2012

March 06 to 08, 2012

March 07 to 09, 2012

(19-01-2012)

February 21 & 22, 2012

(19-01-2012)

ORU COMMEMORATES OF ONE OF ITS OWN “DEV ANAND’S DEATH”

The Old Ravains Union has expressed deep condolences on the sad demise of Legendary Actor and Old Ravian Dev Anand. Late Dev graduated in English Literature from the Government College, Lahore in early 1940s. He was proud to be an Old Ravain and at many occasions in his life he explicitly expressed love for his alma mater.

(05-12-2011)

ORU delegation calls on VICE CHANCELLOR GCU

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.    

(04-08-2011)

ORU welcome DR. Khaleeq’s appointment as NEW VICE CHANCELLOR GCU

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. 

(27-07-2011)

ORU donated GCUEF Rs 130m in 4 years: Annual Reunion Gala AT OVAL

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.

The historical Gothic Style building of the GC University Lahore is illuminated at the annual reunion gala of the Old Ravians' Union.

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. 

The old Ravians Unions Executive committee at the annual reunion gala of Old Ravians GCU Lahore.	Noted classical singer Ustad Hamid Ali Khan performs at the annual reunion gala of Old Ravians at the GCU Lahore

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 Vice Chancellor GCU is addressing the annual reunion of Old Ravians at the GC University Lahore.

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.

(25-4-2011)

Old Ravians reunion on 23rd April

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. 

(18-04-2011)

ORU passes resolution against HEC devolution

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.

(11-04-2011)

ORU welcomes Ikram’s appointment

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.

(11-03-2011)

CHIEF MINISTER PUNJAB TAKES OATH OF ORU. ALSO announces Rs 50 million grant for GCUEFT

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.

(17-01-2011)

Farewell to chief justice Lahore High Court  

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. 

(07-12-2010)

GCU alumni elect new ORU executive committee for the session 2010-12  

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. 

(29-11-2011)

Dr. Samar elected Old Ravians president

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.

(15-11-2010)

ORU to hold elections in November 2010

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.

(26-10-2010)

GCU Vice Chancellor expresses condolences on death of Javaid Tariq 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.

(01-10-2010)

ORU congratulates Vice Chancellor GCU

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.

(09-09-2010)

OLD RAVIANS BASK IN GLORY OF GCU

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.

(03-08-2010)

ORU BANS NEW MEMBERSHIP

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.

(02-08-2010)

Old Ravians pledge to support deserving Ravians

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. 

(22-03-2010)

Old Ravians reunion gala on March 20, 2010

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.

(18-02-2010)

February 17-19, 2012

FEBRUARY 02, 2012

The Ravi 2010  (Volume XCVII)

TENDER NOTICE

CASP intend to purchase the following materials for experimental purpose. 

Sr. No.       Name of Item                                                                 Quantity

1-            DC Pulsating power supply local made 2KV 3A             01

               Pulsed power 6KWA

 
Note: The last date of receiving the quotations is 24-01-2012

Dr. Riaz Ahmad

Director CASP

GCU. Lahore 

(06-01-2012)
 

TENDER NOTICE

CASP intend to purchase the following materials for experimental purpose. 

Sr. No.       Name of Item                                                                 Quantity

1-            Nickel Rod 6.35 mm dia 99.5% pure 30cm Length        04 Pieces 

2-            Tantalum Rod 4.75mm dia 99.9%pure 5cm Length       04 Pieces 

3-            Zink Sulphide 99.99% pure china                             500 grams. 

The last date of receiving of quotations 10-Jan-2012.
 

Dr. Riaz Ahmad

Director CASP

GCU. Lahore 

(02-01-2012)

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

Note: The last date of receiving the quotations is 25-01-2012

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January 02, 2012

January 18 & 19, 2012

January 26, 2012

January 31, 2012

Announcement for the Post of Research Fellow

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. 

Qualification, Experience and Pay Package Given Below:

Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq

Principal Investigator

(26-12-2011)

(04-01-2012)

(27-12-2011)

December 29, 2011

December 14, 2011

ANNUAL REPORT 2009-2010

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

1.            OATH TAKING CEREMONY:

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.

2.            WELCOME PARTY AND DINNER:

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.

3.            2^nd ALL-PUNJAB QUIZ COMPETITION, 2010:

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.

4.            MASTER OF MASTER MIND QUIZ COMPETITION, 2010:

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.

5.            1^ST ALL PAKISTAN QUIZ COMPETITION, 2010:

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.

6.            INTER-DEPARTMENTAL QUIZ COMPETITION, 2010.

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.    

QUIZ CAMPS:

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.

ACHIEVEMENTS OF RQS:

1. Won the Science Quiz Competition held at Government Girls College Gulberg, Lahore. Team comprised of Aneela Liaqat and Rana Adil Farman performed exceptionally.

2. Won Science Quiz Competition was held in National Museum UET Lahore. Rana Adil, Muhammad Ali Anu and Muhammad Junaid Alvi participated.

3. Secured 3^rd Position in Aitcheson College All-Pakistan Quiz Competition. Team comprised of Ms. Ammarah Batool, Mr. Rana Asif Naseer and Mr. Rana Saif-ullah

(21-10-2010)

MILITARY COLLEGE, JEHLUM WINS GCU LAHORE QUIZ CONTEST 2010

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.

26-03-2010

GCU LAHORE hosts All Punjab Quiz Competition

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.     

(25-01-2010)

vice chancellor GCU Visit to UK

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.

(01-07-2011)

GCU BDS holds Annual Blood Donation Camp

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 Vice Chancellor and Dean during

the visit of blood donation camp at Salam Hall

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.

(30-06-2011)

GCU LAHORE EXTENDS LODGING AND MESSING FACILITY for visitors

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.

(27-06-2011)

MEDIA A WATCH DOG OF PUBLIC INTERESTS: VICE CHANCELLOR GCU

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)

(27-06-2011)

The Vice Chancellor GCU, surprised visit of different departments

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.

(10-6-2011)

AMT-UL-ARIFA READING ROOM INAUGURATED AT GCU

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. Ikram-ul-Haq (SI) Vice Chancellor GCU and Majid Nizami presenting souvenir to Prof. Dr. Nosheen Khan	Majid Nizami, Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq (SI) Vice Chancellor GCU, Abdul Waheed Chief Librarian GCU and M. Siddique Awan are addressing the audience 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.    

(09-06-2011)

NOTIFICATION

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.

(06-06-2011)

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.

(06-06-2011)

NOTIFICATION

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).

(03-06-201)

GCU VICE CHANCELLOR Condoles ON TWO DEATHS

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.

(02-06-2011)

EDUCATIONISTS FROM Turky discuss education ties with Vice Chancellor GCU

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.

Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq (SI) Vice Chancellor GCU Lahore gives away

shield to Saadi Yaldirir Regional Director Pak-Turk International Schools

and Colleges during the visit of a Turkish deligation to the University

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.

(02-06-2011)

Chief Minister Punjab presides over a debate on Economic Sovereignty and Self-reliance At GCU

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.

Prof. Dr. Ikram-ul-Haq (SI) Vice Chancellor GCU Lahore is presenting GCU souvenir to Mian Shahbaz Sharif Chief Minister Punjab	Mian Shahbaz Sharif Chief Minister Punjab  is waving National Flag along with GCU Students

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.

(01-06-2011)

A students’ delegation from Bangladesh visits GCU Lahore

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.  

(30-5-2011)

CONDOLENCE

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.

(27-05-2011)

VICE CHANCELLOR GCU Condolence On THE MARTYR OF CAPT. ALI MAHMUD  

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.

(25-05-2011)

Condolence

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.

(09-05-2011)

YOUTH SHOULD SEEK LIGHT FROM THE THOUGHTS OF IQBAL: VICE CHANCELLOR GCU

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.

(22-04-2011)

GCU to plant 11,000 trees at KSK campus

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. 

(04-04-2011)

GCU CELEBRATES SIXTY YEARS OF PAK-CHINA FRIENDSHIP

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.

(29-03-2011)

PROF. Dr. Ikram-UL-HAQ appointed new Vice chancellor GC University Lahore

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.”

(10-03-2011)

Vision, courage and integrity

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)

Courtesy by: Daily Times

(04-03-2011)

CONDOLENCE

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.

(17-02-2011)

VICE CHANCELLOR GC UNIVERSITY expresses gratitude on Chief Minister’s grant OF Rs 50 MILLION

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.

(17-01-2011)

GCU, WWF signs accord for nature conservation

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.

(11-01-2011)

Condolence 0n the assassination of THE gcu chancellor

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.

(06-01-2011)

GCU LAHORE turns 147

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.

(04-01-2011)

GCU LAHORE shines at national and international level during 2010

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.

(03-01-2011)

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November 28, 2011

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.

ELIGIBILITY

i. Having monthly family income Rs. 15,000/-. or less

ii. Having Punjab domicile.

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

ANDLEEB ANWAR SARDAR

Case Analyst SFAO

SFAO Contacts:

andleebanwar@gcu.edu.pk

UAN: 111-000-010 Ext. 413

(22-11-2011)

GCU ENDOWMENT FUND TRUST SCHOLARSHIPS

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.

ELIGIBILITY

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

SCHEDULE

• Scholarship Application Forms can be obtained from the Student Financial Aid Office (Registrar’s office) from   14^th to 22^nd November 2011 (during office hours) OR Click Here to download. .

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

NOTE

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

ANDLEEB ANWAR SARDAR

Case Analyst SFAO

SFAO Contacts:

andleebanwar@gcu.edu.pk

UAN: 111-000-010 Ext. 413

(11-11-2011)

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.

ELIGIBILTY

• Scholarship will be granted to the female students on the basis of excellent academic record.

• Preference will be given to the students of Engineering.

• Students must have obtained at least 60% marks (Annual System) or 80% marks (Semester System) in the previous examinations.

SCHEDULE

• Application Forms can be obtained from the Student Financial Aid Office (Registrar’s Office) by 22^nd November 2011.

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

ANDLEEB ANWAR SARDAR

Case Analyst SFAO

SFAO Contacts:

andleebanwar@gcu.edu.pk

UAN: 111-000-010 Ext. 413

(11-11-2011)

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.

ELIGIBILITY

• All the students of Toba Tek Singh District who have passed their SSC (Matric), Intermediate (F.A/F.Sc/I.Com) Examination 2011 appearing from Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education and have joined next classes in GCU in the year 2011.

SCHEDULE

• Scholarship Application Forms can be obtained from the Student Financial Aid Office (Registrar’s office) from 3^rd to 11^th November 2011 (during office hours).

• Last date for submission of duly filled in application form with necessary documents (complete in all respects) is 15^th November 2011.

NOTE

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

ANDLEEB ANWAR SARDAR

Case Analyst SFAO

SFAO Contacts:

andleebanwar@gcu.edu.pk

UAN: 111-000-010 Ext. 413

(03-11-2011)

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 .

ELIGIBILITY

• 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.

• Secured admission in the current academic year (2011-2012)

• Passed examination as a regular student

• Having monthly family income Rs. 15,000/-. or less

• Having Punjab domicile.

SCHEDULE

• Scholarship Application Form can be obtained from the Student Financial Aid Office (Registrar’s office) from  (during office hours) OR Click Here to download.

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

 ANDLEEB ANWAR SARDAR

Case Analyst SFAO

SFAO Contacts:

andleebanwar@gcu.edu.pk

UAN: 111-000-010 Ext. 413

(03-11-2011)

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Registrar

(27-10-2011)

Tender Notice

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

Last date of receiving quotations is 03-11-2011.

Dr. Riaz Ahmad

Director

CASP GCU Lahore

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