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Mehboob ul Haq
About the Chair
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Economics was first offered as a subject in Government College, Lahore
in 1911 and Mr. Wathen of Cambridge University was assigned to teach it
though he was Professor of History. Many prominent professors have
taught Economics to generations of Ravians since then. The knowledgeable
professors groomed young economists of Government College, Lahore some
of whom made a mark in the profession. Dr. Mehboob ul Haq was one very
prominent Ravian economist who secured first position in MA (Economics)
examination in 1952.
Dr. Mehboob ul Haq was not only a former student of GCU but also a
renowned Pakistani Economist of International fame who was Deputy
Chairman, Planning Commission, Federal Finance Minister and Director of
the World Bank Policy Planning Department. In particular, he will be
remembered for long time as the first author of human Development
Report.
The GC University Lahore set up Dr. Mehboob ul Haq Chair in Economics to
recognize his services to Pakistan, its people and above all to the
discipline of Economics. It is hoped that the person who occupies this
Chair will help in raising the standard of teaching and research in the
GC University. He should be a role model for the staff and students of
the university. Besides, he will act as an important link between GCU
and other national and international organizations.
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