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HEC PUBLISHED RESEARCH OUTPUT OF PAKISTANI UNIVERSITIES

 

Higher Education Commission of Pakistan has published and analysis of research publications from Pakistani Universities, which appeared in e-reviewed journals indexed by Thomason Reuters, ISI Web of knowledge during the years 2007-08. The databases of ISI Web of Knowledge used SCI-Expended, SCCI and A& HCI. GC University Lahore got 6th position among all public and private universities of Pakistan. Please click here for details.

 

(08-06-2009)

 

Vice Chancellor GC UNIVERSITY Lahore stressed education cooperation with SAARAC COUNTRIES 

 

A certificate distribution ceremony among the students of documentary-making course, hailing from South Asia including India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Maldives, Bhutan and Afghanistan, was held at South Asian Media School (SAMS) on Saturday. GC University Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Khalid Aftab congratulated the students on successfully completing the documentary course at SAMS. He said the subject and its treatment at the hands of the students during the making of various documentaries was really praiseworthy. Importance and relevance of the creative art in the present day can not be ignored, he said, adding the entire world is holding de bates on the role of knowledge and education as well on the socio-economic development. He said the SAARC countries had been facing immense fundamental problems due to poor and substandard educational level. He stressed inter-region education cooperation and co ordination for socio-economic development in the region. He said the people, hailing from the SAARC countries, had had less frequent interaction. He urged the people of the region to enhance cooperation, inter action and coordination for development and betterment of the downtrodden and poverty- stricken people. He also proposed the SAARC countries’ educational institutions to pool their resources, as the universities and other educational institutions around the world were doing for dispensation of standard knowledge and better education to the students. He hoped the SAFMA would continue making efforts for enhancement of knowledge and creative art among the South Asian students in the future as well.

 

Courtesy: The News and Nation Lahore

(08-06-2009)

 

 

GOVERNOR PUNJAB APPRECIATED THE HUMANE EFFORTS STAFF AND STUDENTS OF GCU

 

Punjab Governor and the Chancellor of Government College University Lahore Salman Taseer appreciated the humane efforts of the staff of GCU who donated two days salary amounting to Rs. 1.38 million for the welfare of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) of NWFP. In a letter to the Vice Chancellor he conveyed his appreciation to the administration, staff and the students of the GCU Lahore for their praiseworthy contribution and selfless efforts toward their social responsibilities for the rehabilitation of IDPs.

(01-06-2009)

 

 

CIVIL SERVICES ACADEMY DELEGATION VISITS GCU

 

An eighteen member delegation of probationary officers of Civil Services Academy Lahore visited GC University Lahore for their research titled “the Role of Private Institutions vis-à-vis Government Institutions in providing quality education of University level analysis and recommendations”.

 

The CSA delegation with Prof. Dr.Khalid Aftab Vice Chancellor

and other officers of the GCU 

 

Dean Faculty of Science and Technology Dr. Amin-ul-Haq Khan and Director Quality Enhancement Cell Ms. Iram Sohail gave a presentation to acquaint the visitors about the role of GCU Lahore in imparting quality education to the students. The delegation also met the Vice Chancellor.

(27-09-2009)

 

 

BRAZILIAN MEDIA TEAM VISITS GCU LAHORE TO SHOOT DOCUMENTARY  

 

The media team of Globo TV a Brazilian TV Channel and fourth largest in the world visited GC University Lahore to video shoot the life at the University. The team members, comprising Marcos Uchao and Sergio Gilz, have a plan to stay for three weeks in Pakistan in order to make a documentary on the country.

(22-05-2009)

 

 

GCU STAFF DONATES 1.375 MILLION FOR THE IDPS OF SWAT

 

The GC University staff donated two day salary amounting to Rs. 1.375 million for the welfare of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) of Swat Valley.

 

The Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab while speaking at the Bokhari Auditorium said that GC University   staffs had supported the people affected by the natural calamities. He appreciated the sympathetic approach of the staff for contributing to the cause of humanity.

(16-05-2009)

 

 

HEC ADVISOR METS with PhD Supervisors and PhD Scholars at GCU

 

A delegation of Higher Education Commission headed by Advisor HRD Dr. Syed Mahmood Raza visited GCU and met with the PhD supervisors and PhD scholars both at Fazal-e-Hussain Reading Room and Bokhari Auditorium. The advisor stressed the supervisors to encourage the students and extend academic support to complete their thesis. He further said HEC was making more funds trying its best to sponsor their PhD Scholars. After the meeting, question answer session was arranged. The delegation also met with the Vice Chancellor GCU and appreciated the research work at the university.

 

(14-05-2009)

 

 

INAUGURAL CEREMONY OF MANAGERS TRAINING PROGRAM HELD AT GCU

 

Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab Vice Chancellor GCU Lahore has said that the University is working to promote modern education and establishment of Management Studies Department was part of GCU program. He said, “We are proud on the selection of GCU as trainer institute for Managers Training Program in the tough competition with other prestigious institutes.” He was addressing the Inaugural Ceremony of Managers Training Program at the Bokhari Auditorium of GCU. He said that GCU would utilize its skills to provide best training to the participants of this program. He further said that GCU is a historical institution and would maintain its credibility as best knowledge spreading institute.

 

The Vice Chancellor GCU, Education Minister, Chairman Task Force on Education,

Secretary Schools Punjab, Capt. Asif and Chairperson MSD GCU addressing on the opening

ceremony of the Managers Training Program held at AT Bokhari auditorium of the GCU Lahore.

 

Mian Mujtaba Shuja-Ur-Rehman provincial minister for education said that GCU selection for the Managers Training Program was made after a tough competition purely on merit basis. He said teachers are the best trainers for nation building as they are the source of knowledge and information for the young generation. The minister vowed that government was determining to achieve education targets and to improve literacy rate in the province. He said that government was committed to give due respect and privileges to the teachers. He further said that present government has removed almost 70 to 80 percent bottlenecks in the implementation of merit policy in education department and further improvement would be done soon.

 

Chairman Chief Minister’s Task Force on Education, Raja Muhammad Anwar, emphasized on the managers Training and termed the program a big initiative in improving education standards. He said teachers could play a vital role to promote the education system and their capacity building program was devised with the intensions to get better results in the field of education.

 

Secretary Education for Schools Nadeem Ashraf said basic management of education was being done at district level and without strengthening and improving district education system, desired results can’t be achieved by making policies to improve education standards.

 

At the end of ceremony, Vice Chancellor GCU gave away souvenirs to the honorable guests.

 

(05-05-2009)

 

 

Market-Oriented Courses be offered: Vice Chancellor GC University

 

The Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore Dr. Khalid Aftab stressed the need of offering demand driven, market oriented courses as part of continuous education so that the unemployed youth could be equipped with valuable skills in order to seek employment locally and abroad. He was addressing the certificate distribution ceremony of (NAVTEC) for the courses of Communication and Media Skills and Graphic Designing offered in collaboration with (NAVTEC) at PG library auditorium.

 

Dr. Naila Zafar Deputy Director NAVTEC Punjab Region commended the services rendered by GCU to successfully run this program. She mentioned that the feed back received from the students was fairly good. On the occasion, the deans, chairperson department of English, faulty and administrative staff of various departments and students were also present.

 

(08-04-2009)

 

 

GCU ORGANIZES STAFF EXCURSION PROGRAM AT LAHORE WILD LIFE PARK

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The GC University Lahore organized the 5th Staff Excursion Program at Lahore Wild Life Park (Safari Park). The Vice Chancellor Dr. Khalid Aftab was also present on the occasion. During the event, he said that GCU staff is working day and night to not only maintain the high standards of education of GCU but also to meet with the 21st century demands of Higher Education, so we have planned this recreational activity for our staff to refresh them and give a boost to their spirit and enthusiasm. He also appreciated the organizing committee and specially Prof. Khalid Saleem for arranging this recreational activity. He also thanked the Deputy Director Wild Life Park and his staff for their hospitality. Dean of Arts & Social Sciences Dr. Khalid Pervaiz, heads of various departments and large number of faculty and administrative staff was also present.

(06-04-2009)

 

 

THE VICE CHANCELLOR AND STAFF OF GCU CONDOLE PROF. DR. SOHAIL AHMAD KHAN’S DEATH

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The Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore Dr. Khalid Aftab and the teaching and administrative staff expressed profound grief on sad demise of Prof. Dr. Sohail Ahmad Khan, Dean Faculty of Languages, Islamic and Oriental Learning and Chairperson Urdu Department The Vice Chancellor and the staff paid glowing tribute to Late Prof. Dr. Sohail Ahmad Khan. Later, dua was offered for the departed soul. 

(17-03-2009)

Prof. Dr. Khalid Pervaiz will look after the office of Dean Faculty of Language, Islamic and oriental learning

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Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khalid Pervaiz, Dean of Arts and Social Sciences will look after the office of Dean Faculty of Languages, Islamic and Oriental Learning, GC University, Lahore till the further orders.

(16-03-2009)

(REG-6-17/09)

 

 

THE VICE CHANCELLOR GCU CONDOLE BRIG (R) HAMID NAWAZ’S DEATH

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The Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore, Dr. Khalid Aftab has expressed grief on the sad demise of Brig (Retd) Hamid Nawaz senior Old Ravian and father of Ex-Governor Punjab Mr. Shahid Hamid. In his condolence message, to the bereaved family, the Vice Chancellor prayed to Almighty Allah to bless the departed souls in eternal peace and grant courage to the deceased family members to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude. He said that the loss of the great Old Ravian is not only a loss of his family but it is the loss of the country.

(03-03-2009)

YOUNG FACULTY IS THE REAL ASSET OF THE GCU: DR. KHALID AFTAB

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GC University Lahore organized the Annual dinner for the academic and administrative staff members. Dr. Khalid Aftab, Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore, said, “young faculty is the real asset of the GCU”. “No doubt that experience has no substitute but we are preparing our young faculty members under the guidance of the experienced faculty members” he added.  He particularly mentioned and commended the services of Mr. Zaheer Ahmad Siddiqui, former Registrar and senior faculty member. He was addressing on the occasion of the Annual Dinner of GCU at Bokhari Auditorium. He said that the year 2008 has passed with all its challenges. GCU Lahore has achieved many goals. He further said that now we are ready to accept new challenges for promoting higher education in the country.

The Vice Chancellor and the Staff Secretary is addressing the Ceremony.

As per the tradition newly inducted faculty members and administrative staff introduced themselves. GCU Souvenirs were also presented to the retired faculty during 2008. That includes Muhammad Iqbal and Naseem Ahmed (Chemistry) and Syed Rizwan Ahmed (Mathematics) Prof. Aslam Awan’s souvenir was given to his son. Late Prof. Awan passed away just thirteen days before his retirement.

Prof Khurshid Rizvi the distinguished Professor at GCU Lahore and a renowned poet recited his beautiful poem on the occasion. Prof. Khalid Saleem staff secretary GCU conducted the entire event. All the deans, academics and administrative heads, staff of the university were present on the occasion.

(09-02-2009)

GCU GOT TREMENDOUS ACHIEVEMENTS IN ACADEMICS DURING THE LAST 15 YEARS: VICE CHANCELLOR

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Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab Vice Chancellor said that students should have positive and constructive approach and the teachers of GCU are not only providing better education but also playing vital role in the personality building of the students. He was addressing the students of F.A./F.Sc. Part II class who secured highest marks in Part I Lahore Board Examination 2008 at Sir Fazal-e-Hussain Reading Room. He said GCU got tremendous achievements in academics during the last 15 years. Dr. Khalid Aftab said that we are providing all the modern facilities to our students.

 

The deans and all the academics and administrative head of the university were present on the occasion.

(28-01-2009)

 

 

THE VICE CHANCELLOR appoints Director Intermediate Studies

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the Vice Chancellor has appointed Syed Anjum Nisar, Associate Prof. of English as Director intermediate Studies with immediate effect.

 

(24-01-2009)

 

 

The Vice Chancellor GCU CONDOLE Dr. MaSKEEN ALI Hijazi’S DEATH

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The Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab has expressed grief on the sad demise of distinguished Journalist, analyst and former chairperson of Mass Communication Department University of the Punjab Lahore Dr. Maskeen Ali Hijazi. In his condolence message to the bereaved family and prayed to Almighty Allah to bless the departed souls in eternal peace and grant courage to the deceased family members to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude. He said that the loss of the great legend is the loss of the Journalism.

(19-01-2009)

 

 

 

 

 

 


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