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Prof Lusane delivers a
lecture on “The Struggle of Inclusion: The US Experience in Advancing
Women and Minority Rights” at GC UNIVERSITY Lahore
The image of Pakistan as portrayed by the international
media is very much negative in the United States. The majority of
Americans are ignorant about the real Pakistan. There is a need to
highlight the true and broad image of the country abroad. This was
stated by
Clarence Lusane a professor at School of International Service,
American University, Washington D.C. while delivering a lecture on ‘The
Struggle of Inclusion: The US Experience in Advancing Women and Minority
Rights.” at GCU Lahore. He traced the history of the blacks’ struggle
from the slavery to the White House. He believed that it is history that
made Barack Hussein Obama the President of United States; the history of
the struggle of blacks for their rights. Prof. Lusane also briefed the
students how women in the United States got their right to vote. He also
discussed in detail with the students the USA electoral politics and
race relations.
Later, Prof. Lusane met with GCU Vice Chancellor Dr Khalid
Aftab and discussed the matters of mutual interests. Dr Khalid and Prof.
Lusane showed great interest in the faculty and student exchange
programmes between the two universities. Dr Khalid Aftab laid a stress
on developing active academic linkages which would benefit the students
of both universities. The Vice Chancellor also briefed the guest about
the history of Lahore and the GCU Lahore. Prof. Clarence Lusane also
visited the various departments of the GCU and appreciated the
facilities being provided to the students.
(08-03-2010)

GCU Lahore to hold stress
management workshops: Vice Chancellor
Prof. Dr Khalid Aftab Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore
announced holding health and stress management workshops for the
university staff members and students. He said that noted health experts
would be invited to the university in this regard. He was addressing a
general house meeting of the university staff members at Bokhari
Auditorium. All the university staff members from lecturers to heads of
departments were present on the occasion. He said the health is a great
blessing of the Allah Almighty and it should be taken care of. He said
that the stress and strains which people face in different matters of
their life compile into various diseases. He also said that lifestyle,
eating habits and exercise routine are the major factors which play role
in our health management. He wished all staff members of GCU a healthy
and prosperous life.
(02-03-2010)

Prof. Dr.
Khalid Aftab Silver Scholarship
The Government
College University Endowment Fund Trust has announced initiating a
permanent Silver Scholarship with a donation of an amount of Rs 500,000
by the GCU Vice Chancellor Dr Khalid Aftab. The ‘Dr Khalid Aftab Sliver
Scholarship’ would be given to a deserving and bright student of the GC
University, Lahore on merit every year and it would cover the student’s
full university fee.
Endowment Fund
Trust Executive Committee Secretary said now it is the world over
phenomenon that deserving talented students managed their academic
expenses through the scholarships of endowment funds and alumni
associations. He also requested to philanthropists and alumni to come
forward and help the deserving students.
(18-01-2010)

Dishonesty diminishes self-confidence: VICE CHANCELLOR GCU
Prof. Dr Khalid Aftab Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore has advised
students to always rely on their merit and hard work for success.
“Nepotism, favours and dishonesty will ultimately give you nothing,
rather it will diminish your self-confidence,” Dr Khalid said while
addressing the bright students of intermediate final year at
Fazal-e-Hussain Reading Room of the University. The heads of
administrative and academic departments were also present. The vice
chancellor’s detailed meeting with the students was aimed at guiding
them and addressing their problems, so that they can win laurels for the
university in the Lahore Board intermediate examinations 2009. Dr Khalid
Aftab also took feed back from the students about the teaching standards
and other facilities and issued necessary orders. It was also decided
that counselling sessions and a stress and time management workshop will
be held for the intermediate students to ease the stress of preparation
for examinations.
The Vice Chancellor said elders live through their children and your
success and achievements will bring glory to GCU. “You should enjoy
learning instead of feeling any pressure,” said Dr Khalid Aftab. The
students raised concerns over their marking in science practical, at
which they were advised to make neat and tidy practical copies, as it
impact on the examiners. The Vice Chancellor assured the students that
special practical based classes would be held after the Board
examinations.
(14-01-2010)

GCU, KIU explore research collaborations
Karakoram International University (KIU), Gilgit-Baltistan Vice
Chancellor Dr Najma Najam and senior faculty members visited GCU and
called on the Vice Chancellor Dr Khalid Aftab to discuss and learn from
the experiences of GCU which has emerged as one of top universities of
Pakistan despite space and financial constraints. The Deans, Registrar
and heads of different academic and administrative departments were also
present on the occasion.
The KIU
delegation was briefed in detail about the GCU examination system,
curriculum, faculty assessment reports, co-circular activities,
administrative and recruitment procedures. The meeting also explored
various areas of collaborations between the both universities. KIU Vice
Chancellor especially offered GCU research collaboration in the filed of
Botany. She also discussed faculty exchange programmes for KIU English
and International Relations departments. The KIU Vice Chancellor also
lauded co-curricular activities at GCU.
Talking
about the university’s international and national linkages, Prof. Dr
Khalid Aftab laid a stress on developing active linkages with industries
and educational intuitions instead of jut signing memorandums of
understandings for number count. However, he says, it requires a lot
hard work and personal efforts. He said that universities should be a
political and neutral, so that students could only concentrate on
educational, co-circular and healthy sports activities.
Later, Dr Najma Najam also shared the culture of Gilgit-Baltistan. She
told that 30 percent faculty members and 40 percent students of KIU are
females. She said that the literacy rate in most of the districts of the
area is hundred percent at the primary level.
(13-01-2010)

GOVERNOR/CHANCELLOR NOMINATES PROF. DR IKRAM UL HAQ AS DEAN FACULTY OF
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
The Governor/
Chancellor GC University, Lahore in exercise of the powers vested in him
under Para 2(2) of the First Statutes appended as Schedule to the
Government College University, Lahore Ordinance, 2002, is pleased to
nominate Prof. Dr. Ikram Ul Haq, Professor of Botany/Director Institute
of Industrial Biotechnology, as Dean, Faculty of Science and Technology
with immediate effect till 04.03.2012.
(EA-I/101-13/09)
(09-01-2010)

THE OLDEST EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION IN PAKISTAN GCU NOW 146 YEARS OLD
The Government College turned 146 years old on Ist January 2009. This
institution is the oldest seat of learning in Pakistan. The Government
College, Lahore was raised to the status of University in 2002 and was
renamed as the GC University, Lahore. The university faculty members
Friday celebrated the 146th Founder’s Day of the institution. GCU Vice
Chancellor Dr Khalid Aftab cut a cake at a graceful ceremony at the GCU
Dr Abdus Salam Hall to mark the auspicious occasion. The GCU deans,
academic and administrative heads of departments were also present on
this occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Khalid Aftab said the academic travel which
was 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,”
Dr Khalid Aftab said.
The Vice Chancellor also remembered the efforts of Dr Leitner, the
founder Principle of Government College, who established it on the
pattern of College of London, UK. 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.
(02-01-2010)

GC UNIVERSITY LAHORE shines both in academics and co-curricular
activities in 2009
The GC
University Lahore last year set an unprecedented record in the history
of Pakistani universities by winning 148 oratory awards at different
national and international debating competitions besides producing 33
PhDs, 893 research theses and 491 papers in international and national
journals.
19 PhDs
in Mathematics:
Out of the total 33, GCU produced 19 PhDs in the field of mathematics.
At present, 355 PhD students are enrolled with different GCU
departments.
Oratory
awards:
Out of the total 148, GCU Debating Society won 16 awards only in the
first 15 days of February 2009. It also set a record by clinching both
the English and Urdu team trophies at the International Parliamentary
Debates held at Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering & Technology,
NWFP. The society also won team trophy at the 6th All Pakistan
Inter-Varsity Declamation Contest. GCU orators won two parliamentary
debate contests in one day at LGS and LUMS.
Seven
Positions in Board exams:
GCU intermediate students bagged seven of first 12 positions in the
Lahore Board examinations. GCU student M Akarm set new record of highest
score of 1,036 out of 1100.
Best
Teachers Award:
GCU Assistant Processor Dr Farah Malik won the Best Teacher Award from
the Higher Education Commission. 28 teachers of GCU went for PhD
programmes abroad. Two were selected for Fulbright Scholarship.
Biggest
International Conference:
The GC University Lahore hosted scores of international and national
conferences in 2009. The GCU Abdus Salam School of Mathematics hosted
4th World Conference on 21st Century Mathematics. Delegates and
scientists from 31 countries participated in the conference. GCU also
organised international conferences on ‘Cultural and Mental Health’ and
‘Language, Culture and Society’.
109
Seminars:
Besides hundreds of lectures and training workshops, GCU last year
organised 109 seminars on various topics.
Inter-varsity drama festival:
The GCU organised 3rd Inter-Varsity Drama Festival in March 2009 in
which fifteen teams from all over Pakistan participated. This Dramatics
Club staged ‘Men without Shadows’ in Urdu ‘Bey Saya Log’. In May, the
Club arranged a workshop on Short Film Making. The club president,
Madiha Gul, was selected to represent Pakistan at Study of United States
Student Leadership Program. In December 2009, GCU Dramatics Club staged
“Kamraa”. The play focused on the desire for power inherent in human
nature.
Best
Library Website:
International journal “Program: Electronic Library and Information
Systems” GCU Library website “the best library website of Pakistan.”
Besides, it was the first Pakistani university to become the member of
the World Digital Library.
Campaign
for IDPs:
GCU staff donated two-day salary amounting to Rs. 1.375 million for
internally displaced persons (IDPs) of Swat Valley. The GCU Welfare
Society dispatched a truck carrying 400 packets of relief goods for IDPs.
Music:
The GCU Music Society won team trophies at All Pakistan Music Conference
2009 and the National Music Competition at the Chand Bagh School.
Academic
Linkages:
In 2009, the university’s academic linkages grew to 77 international and
48 national linkages with universities and industries.
Great
Losses:
GCU lost two eminent scholars from his faculty in 2009. The deaths of
Dean Faculty of Languages, Islamic and Oriental Learning Prof Dr Sohail
Ahmad Khan and Prof. Dr. Waheed Qureshi were not only a loss for GCU but
for the whole national.
Hillary’s
visit:
US Secretary for State Hillary Clinton visited GCU and called it a
distinguish place for learning with so much history and so many
graduates who have made contributions s not only to Pakistan but also to
the world.
PM
announces Rs 110m grant:
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani at the GCU 8th convocation announced
a special grant of Rs 110 million for the university development
projects and GCU Endowment Fund.
Sports:
GCU sportsmen won scores of competitions in 2009. The university secured
second position in Lahore Board Inter Collegiate Sports Contest.
GCU Vice
Chancellor Dr Khalid Aftab has expressed pleasure on the performance of
different departments of the university in 2009.
(01-01-2010)

Yousaf Raza Gillani fifth old Ravian to become Prime Minister of
Pakistan
Prime Minister
Yousaf Raza Gillani has become the 6100th member of the Old Ravians
Union, GC University Lahore. The Prime Minister was conferred the
permanent membership of the union at the GCU 8th Convocation. He signed
the membership form on the special request of ORU Honorary Secretary
Khalid Manzoor Butt. Yousaf Raza Gillani remained the student of BA
class of the Government College, Lahore from 1971 to 1973. He also
stayed at the New Hostel during the period. Yousaf Raza Gillani is the
fifth old Ravian who has become the Prime Minister. Earlier, Feroz Khan Noon, Mian Nawaz Sharif, Moin Qureshi and Mir Zafar Ullah
Khan Jamali were also Old Ravians.
The ORU Executive
Committee also discussed that Yousaf Raza Gillani has very close
attachment with the institution that he especially requested the GCU
Vice Chancellor Dr Khalid Aftab to ensure that his old teachers
were invited to the convocation.
(16-12-2009)

424 students get BA/B.Sc
(Hons) degrees
GC University Lahore has awarded degrees to 424 students of
BA/BSc (Hons) at the concluding session of the 8th Convocation 2009 at
the Bokhari Auditorium. The Vice Chancellor GCU was the chief guest.
Addressing the concluding ceremony, GC University Lahore
Vice chancellor Prof. Dr Khalid Aftab said that GCU was a modern,
demand-driven, research-based and quality-conscious institution. He
hoped that the students would be benefited in their professional lives
from what they had learnt at the university. He also advised the fresh
graduates to go for specialization in their relative fields, saying that
their journey of knowledge should not end here. He told the students
that they owed deep debt to their country and Alma Mater and advised
them pay it off as much as they can.
(15-12-2009)

PRIME MINISTER ANNOUNCES RS. 110 MILLION FOR GC UNIVERSITY LAHORE
Prime Minister of Pakistan Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has
said investment in education sector is vital for reaping long term
benefits and added that the dream of national development can be
realised only by concentrating on academic excellence. The Prime
Minister stressed that indigenous technology should be developed to put
the country on the road to progress. He was speaking as chief guest in
the 8th convocation at Bokhari Auditorium of University. He
lauded GCU’s achievement of its ranking among general universities as
the sixth top university in Pakistan and the thired top in Punjab
despite resource constraints. Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani also
announced a special grant of Rs 110 million for the GC University Lahore
which include Rs 100 million for the development projects of the
university including the restoration and renovation of the 132-year-old
building and 118-year-old Iqbal Hostel and Rs 10 million for the GCU
Endowment Fund. Prime Minister - himself an old Ravian – said he felt
proud to be invited as the chief guest to the convocation of his alma
mater, which has always been a role model for seats of learning in the
country. He said that students should follow in the footsteps of their
predecessors, great men such as Allama Iqbal, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Dr Abdul
Salam, Patras Bukhari and Ghulam Mustafa Tabbasam, as they are the
perfect role models for the younger generation. The PM also reminisced
about his day at Government College Lahore. Having graduated in 1974, he
told his captivated student audience about his time at the University
New Hostel and how he was inspired by the political movements taking
place at that time. He said that the Nasir Bagh (Opposite the
University) was used for political gatherings at the time.

The Vice Chancellor, Academic & Administrative
Heads of GCU
snapped with the Prime Minister
(Convocation 2009)
Earlier,
the Prime Minister gave away medals and rolls of honour to 45 GCU
students. As many as 27 students received academic medals and rolls of
honours for their academic performance, 5 received rolls of honour for
their achievements in sports and 13 received medals for their
extraordinary participation in co-circular activities. On this occasion,
Punjab Governor Salman Taseer who is also the chancellor of GCU
conferred degrees on 33 PhDs through a collective oath taking ceremony.
He also conferred degrees on 430 students of master and MPhil
collectively through a declaration.

Prime Minister gives away
rolls of honour and medals
to GCU students.
Prof. Dr Khalid Aftab GCU Vice Chancellor said that the
global recession has directly affected the young graduates and
universities and it calls for serious review of existing academic
programmes and research agendas for the future. He said that the GC
University Lahore has the tradition of moving with the time. “We accept
changes because the change is the law of life and stagnation is death,”
he added.
The Vice Chancellor said the university has been doing
everything to support the financially disadvantaged students by way of
scholarships, fee and hostel dues wavers and transport subsidy. “In
2009-10 the university allocated a fund of Rs 10 million for the needy
students,” he added.
Prof. Dr
Khalid Aftab said that the world over, societies have moved forward by
means of developing their educational institutions with the support of
alumni and the friends of the universities. “For example, in 2008
Harvard University had an endowment fund of $34 billion,” he added. He
called upon the old Ravians and philanthropists to make strengthen the
recently established Endowment Fund of the GC University Lahore.
Concluding the speech, the vice chancellor urged the newly graduates to
never forget the deep debt you owe to your country and the Alma Mater
and pay it off as much you can. He also requested the PM to help the
university in building a new campus by liberal development grants,
saying that GCU is facing space constraints for its planned academic
programmes.
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Later, the PM also
spent sometime with his teacher Prof. Dr. Zaheer Ahmad Siddiqui who
taught him Persian 32 years ago at the GC University (then Government
College Lahore) He also discussed different new development projects of
the university with the Vice Chancellor and had a group photograph with
the academic and administrative heads of the university.
(15-12-2009)

The oldest literary academic magazine of sub-continent The
Ravi 2009: comes out IN PRINTED AND DIGITAL FORMATS
The 96th edition of the oldest academic literary magazine
of the subcontinent ‘The Ravi’ has came out which this year includes
scores of research and literary articles by noted writers, professors,
old Ravians and university’s students.
The Ravi is the contemporary of London’s Times Literary
Supplement. The Government College formally started publishing it for
its students in 1906. Earlier, it was being published but was confined
to records only. “Ravi” is named after the river Ravi. The flowing river
is symbolic of continuity of ideas, thoughts, feelings and rich
sentiments of the GC University students, alumni, and staff community,
which are expressed through the magazine.
Talking about the historical magazine, GCU Vice Chancellor
Dr Khalid Aftab said the main objective of The Ravi is to explore
literary talent among the students, adding that it provides them a
medium of self-expression. “It is a necessary aid to the fostering of
extra-academic life in the University,” he added. He said that the
University library has carefully kept safe the record of all editions of
the magazine. “Keeping in view the modern needs of the students, we have
digitalized The Ravi,” he said, adding that the complete magazine is now
available online. It is a matter of great pride for the magazine that
people like Nobel laureate Dr Abdus Salam, A S Bukhari and Noon Meem
Rashid are among its former editors.
The magazine contains articles in three languages, English,
Urdu and Punjab. The Ravi 2009 English section includes articles like
‘Ghalib through its Persian Letters, The Capitalist Delusion, Marketing
and Library Information Services, The Princeling’s Inheritance am
Praying Mantis. The paintings of some international and national artists
are also published in the magazine.
(04-12-2009)

THE VICE CHANCELLOR GCU LAHORE STRESSES THE USE OF ONLINE
LIBRARIES
The inaugural
ceremony of the establishment of computer laboratories at 4,286 schools
in the Punjab province was held at a local girl’s school. The Punjab
Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif was the chief guest. The other speakers
were Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab Vice chancellor GCU Lahore and Dr. Mansoor
Sarwar Principal PUCIT. Speaking on the occasion the Vice Chancellor
said that the internet could help both students and teachers in finding
useful material about their relevant subjects from a vast source of
online libraries. He said, he hoped that with the establishment of the
IT lab in local institutes of province would be able to interact and
share educational information with institutions aboard.
(04-12-2009)

VICE CHANCELLOR GCU CONDOLES ON THE DEATH OF USTAD SHARAFAT ALI KHAN
Dr
Khalid Aftab Vice Chancellor GCU Lahore has expressed grief over the sad
demise of Ustad Sharafat Ali Khan. He was the eldest son of
Ustad Salamat Ali Khan. He graduated from the Government College
University, Lahore in 1973-75 and was an active member of GCU Nazir
Ahmed Music Society.
The Vice
Chancellor paying tribute to late Ustad Sharafat termed his death an
irreparable loss to the classical music of this sub-continent. He said
that the country has deprived of an outstanding classical singer of
international repute.
In
his condolence message to the bereaved family, Dr. Khalid Aftab 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.
(03-12-2009)

GC UNIVERSITY LAHORE LIBRARY houses PROF. Dr Abdus Salam’s
noble prize
The GC University Library, Lahore has the
honour of housing the original Nobel Prize Certificate of
Prof. Dr. Abdus Salam, the Pakistan’s only noble laureate...(more)
(23-11-2009)

A delegation led by Prof. Dr Anwar Hussain Siddique President
International Islamic University Islamabad VISITS GCU LAHORE
A delegation led by Prof. Dr Anwar Hussain Siddique President
International Islamic University Islamabad (IIU) called on the Vice
Chancellor GC University Lahore. The meeting was also aimed at
developing strong link between the both universities. IIU Director
Strategic Planning Cell Dr Abdul Majeed and a senior official Dr Ahmed
were also part of the visiting delegation while GCU Dean of Sciences Dr
Ameen-ul-Haq Khan, Dean of Arts Prof. Dr Khalid Pervaiz, Sahibzada
Faisal Khurshid Registrar, Director Academic Planning and External Links
Fouzia Shaheen were also present on the occasion.
In the meeting it was agreed that all local universities should develop
strong linkages with each other for the promotion of modern education in
the country. It will also help the universities in jointly getting
benefit from the international window of opportunities. The Vice
Chancellor GC University informed the visiting delegation about the
steps which the university has taken in the recent years for providing
quality education to its students which included the establishment of
Quality Enhancement Cell, University’s Data Bank and Career Guidance and
Placement Centre. He also discussed in detail the transition from the
college to the status of university and lauded the role of Higher
Education Commission (HEC) in this regard. “We justified our existence
by producing quality graduates,” he said. The vice chancellor also
laid a stress on promoting the research culture in the country. The IIU
President and GCU Vice Chancellor also shared the working of their
various departments.
(23-11-2009)

Balochistan POSITION HOLDER STUDENTS VISITS GC UNIVERSITY LAHORE
A
20-member delegation of position-holders including 10 girls from
Balochistan visited the GCU and met the Vice Chancellor. Nazir Shah, an
official of Balochistan Education Department was the delegation leader.
The delegation visited Postgraduate Library, Nazir Ahmad Music Society
and Sports Complex of the University.
The
students also enjoyed a music performance at the university’s Nazir
Ahmed Music Society office. Saad Farooq sang the Iqbal’s famous poem “Tu
Abhi Rehguzar Main Hai” for the guest students. Watching the pictures
sportsmen gallery, the position-holders students asked about the
academic performance of these cricketers. Later, they were taken to the
GCU post-graduate library where they watched a 15-miniute documentary
about the GCU libraries and their books collection.

From Balochistan poses for a
photograph with GCU Vice Chancellor Dr Khalid Aftab
during their visit to the
university
The
students also met with GCU Vice Chancellor Dr Khalid Aftab, who
discussed his personal experiences with them in a very light and
informal meeting at the Syndicate’s Meeting Room. He advised them to pay
respect to their teachers. “The good students and good teachers are the
main pillars of educational institutions,” he added. The Vice Chancellor
told them a golden principle “never know your limitations”, saying that
the Allah has granted you enormous qualities and empowered you to do any
thing you want. “For this what you all need is a will and passion,” he
added. Dr Khalid Aftab called the GCU motto “Courage to know” the motto
of enlightenment. He said that enlightenment means ‘sharing knowledge’,
not imposing knowledge. “Every person has his own faith, ideas and
knowledge. It is not necessary that you should agree with them. However,
you should respect their knowledge and ideas,” he added. He also laid
stress on acquiring quality education.
Later, the delegation joined a group photograph with the Vice Chancellor
Prof. Dr Khalid Aftab.
(20-11-2009)

GCU Lahore Vice Chancellor for renovating
Punjab Public Library Lahore
The 125th anniversary celebrations of Punjab Public Library Lahore
started the other day, Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab the Vice Chancellor GC
University Lahore was the chief guest. While speaking on the occasion he
said “We are proud of our glorious past but we should also look into our
present and be more concerned about our future,” He also showed his
concern over the dilapidated condition of the Punjab Public Library
Lahore and lost of very precious books from there. He stressed a need
for taking substantial decisions for its improvement. He said that
resources and technical assistance were required for conserving the
important books of the library. Prof. Dr Khalid Aftab also offered
all-out help for the library, saying he would be very happy if he can do
anything for it. He also remembered the days when he used to come to
this library with his uncle Ashfaq Ahmed, a well-known writer and
scholar.
He said that books should not be kept in lockers in the library. He also
disapproved the hard and lengthy procedures of issuing books to readers.
He said that there should be one window operation at all the libraries.
The Vice Chancellor said that universities and public sector libraries
should play their role in increasing the reading culture in Pakistan.
(10-11-2009)

GCU holds condolence reference for Dr Waheed QURESHI
The GC University Lahore on Thursday arranged a condolence
reference for noted Urdu poet, critic and intellectual Dr Waheed Qureshi.
The Vice Chancellor Dr Khalid Aftab and a large number of faculty
members attended the reference. The faculty members passed a resolution
to highlight the services of Dr Waheed for the Urdu Literature and the
Government College University, Lahore, stating that Pakistan and Urdu
had lost a great educationist, researcher and a teacher. They also
offered Fateha for the departed soul. Dr Waheed Qureshi was an Old
Ravian.
(06-11-2009)

GCU holds orientation ceremony for MPhil students
The Registrar’s department GCU, Lahore has organized an
orientation ceremony for the newly-admitted students of MPhil and MS to
apprise them about the university’s academic culture, historic
perspective and educational ambiance at Bokhari Auditorium.
Addressing the ceremony, GCU Vice Chancellor Dr Khalid
Aftab laid a stress on quality learning, rational and critical thinking
and cultural values. He advised the students to put in their best to
acquire the knowledge, telling that “the reward is always going to be
proportionate to your efforts.” He said that the GCU bright students
are getting very good career opportunities while they are in the process
of completing their studies. “We feel honour in referring them to the
well-reputed firms and universities.”
Talking about the legendary and eminent old Ravians
including noble laureates Dr. Abdul Salam and Dr. Hargobind Khorana, and
Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Sufi Ghulam Mustafa Tubassam, the vice chancellor
hoped the newly-admitted students would also follow in their footprints.
He, however, said now students have to put in greater efforts due to the
increasing competition and dynamic changes in the education system.
“Besides academic qualifications, your values and decency also counts,”
the VC told the students.
(06-11-2009)

Pakistan
Military Academy Kakul
representatives
Presentation on Army recruitment procedure for GCU Students
The Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul representatives gave a
detailed multimedia presentation to the GC University students at the
Bokhari Auditorium about the Army recruitment procedures, objectives,
training, and the life and rigorous routine of the academy cadets. The
presentation was aimed at motivating and guiding the brilliant students
of the university to join the Pakistan Army and serve the nation in
peace and war with pride. A senior cadet of the academy told students
that the main objectives of PMA schooling are character building,
military training, leadership training, physical development and
intellectual enrichment of the cadets. He also briefed students about
the organisation, mission and courses offered by the academy. The
pictures of cadets’ hard physical and combat training were also shown to
the students to help them understand a cadet’s life.
Major Farhan answered the students’ questions in detail about the
structure of Pakistan Army, recruitment procedure and medical fitness.
He dispelled the impression that students with weak eyesight and slight
colour blindness cannot join the military, saying there is a specific
criterion. He, however, said that perfect eyesight is mandatory for
joining the various sections of Air Force and Navy. He also told the
students about the Army recruitment procedure through the Inter Services
Selection Board commonly known as ISSB. In reply to questions about the
basic criteria for selection and rejection by the Inter Services
Selection Board, he laid a stress on medical fitness, leadership
qualities and I.Q test. In reply to a criticism on strict medical
fitness requirements of the Army, Major Farhan said “it’s for your own
benefit. If you come to PMA with medical problems, the academy’s
rigorous routine and hard physical development exercises can prove
dangerous for you.”
Later, Major Farhan presented an Army Shield to the GCU Registrar
Sahibzada Faisal Khursheed. The GCU Registrar also presented university
souvenir to Major Farhan. The GCU students termed the presentation
highly informative and also showed their enthusiasm to join the Pakistan
Army to serve the country as no one else can.
(03-11-2009)

GCU Lahore reopens today
The GC University
Lahore is going to be reopened today (Monday, October 26, 2009). The
University has issued a notification after the approval by the
Government of Punjab.
(26-10-2009)

GCU LAHORE ADMINISTRATION THANKS THE GOVERNMENT FOR OFFERING SECURITY
FACILITIES
A meeting of academic and administrative heads of
departments of the GC University Lahore was held to discuss the
university’s security arrangements in the Sir Fazal Hussain Reading
Room, which was presided over by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid
Aftab.
The vice chancellor told the staff members about the
existing security arrangements, measures being taken after the recent
terror attacks on Islamia University and future security plans. The
departments’ heads made suggestions about the security of the university
students. Dr. Khalid Aftab welcomed all the proposals and they came
under extensive discussion. Scores of suggestions were accepted and
necessary orders have been issued for their implementation. On this
occasion, the university’s staff members suggested that special lectures
should be held in cooperation with the Punjab government to aware the
students about the situation and methods of their personal security. It
was also said that special emergency exercises and demonstrations should
be held in all the universities in cooperation with the government.
Speaking on the occasion, the vice chancellor said the
university would put in all possible efforts for the security of its
students and staff members. He asked the students and staff members not
to worry, saying that “we will keep our faith as strong as ever.” The
Vice Chancellor said there is a dire need to change our attitudes,
adding “we have to put some restrictions on ourselves for our personal
security and the security of our children and colleagues.” He thanked
the Punjab government for offering different facilities to the
university for their security including the training of their security
staff.
On this occasion,
the university’s staff members suggested that special lectures should be
held in cooperation with the Punjab government to aware the students
about the situation and methods of their personal security. It was also
said that special emergency exercises and demonstrations should be held
in all the universities in cooperation with the government.
(23-10-2009)

VICE CHANCELLOR CONDOLES ON THE DEATH OF PROF. WAHEED QURESHI
Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab Vice Chancellor, GC University in
his condolence message on the sad demise of Prof. Dr. Waheed Qureshi to
the bereaved family, extended his grief by saying that may Allah bless
the departed soul and grant courage to the family members to bear the
irreparable loss with fortitude. He said Mr. Waheed was great scholar of
Urdu literature and the loss of the great legend is not only a loss for
his family but a national loss.
(20-10-2009)

GCU LAHORE HOLDS SUCCESSFUL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
The GC University, Lahore organized an exclusive function
at the Bokhari Auditorium to mark the Breast Cancer Awareness Day (The
Pink Day) in collaboration with Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital
and Research Center (SKMCH&RC) Lahore. Atiqa Odho, the ambassador of
breast cancer awareness campaign in Pakistan, was the guest speaker
while a special multimedia lecture was delivered by Dr. Kalsoom from
SKMCH&RC.
Speaking on the occasion, Atiqa Odho said the breast cancer
is major leading cause of cancer deaths among women especially in Asia,
adding it is very necessary to raise awareness about the disease. She
laid stress on earlier detection and better treatment. She said that
women usually go to hospitals when they are at the last stage of the
disease. She showed her firm resolve to educate all women of Pakistan
about the breast cancer, its symptoms, prevention and treatment. Giving
answers to the questions of students, she asked them to work as
volunteers in their families to raise awareness about the disease among
their mothers, cousins and aunts etc. She advised the students to go
under regular screening for breast cancer after every six months after
the age 26.
Earlier Dr. Kalsum gave a detailed lecture-cum-multimedia
presentation about the symptoms, self-examination methods, screening and
staging, incidence
by age, prevention and treatment of the breast cancer.
GCU Women Medical Officer Dr Abida Latif thanked Atiqa Adho
for participating in the campaign. It is pertinent to mention that it
was an exclusively feminine event and only university’s female faculty
members and students took part in the event.
(17-10-2009)

GCU SETS NEW RECORD OF ALL PAKISTAN INTER-UNIVERSITIES IN
WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIP
All
Pakistan Inter-Universities Weightlifting Championship was held at
Punjab University Old campus Ground Lahore...
more
(16-10-2009)

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY 2009 AT GCU, ATIQA ODHO AS A GUEST
SPEAKER
The GC University, Lahore is going to mark the Breast
Cancer Awareness Day (The Pink Day), 2009. The collaborative bodies are
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (SKMCH&RC).
It is being held at Bokhari Auditorium on October 16, 2009 (Friday). The
timings will be 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Atiqa Odho will be the guest speaker of the event. She is
also the ambassador of breast cancer awareness campaign in Pakistan.
Basic Theme of the event is to raise the awareness about the symptoms,
screening, staging,
incidence by age
and treatment of the breast cancer. University Women Medical Officer
GCU, Dr Abida Latif, organizer of the occasion said about the theme that
the breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among
women, adding it is very necessary to raise awareness about the disease.
She also stressed on earlier detection and better treatments.
It would be an exclusive feminine event and only
university’s female faculty members and students would take part in the
event. The female students participating or attending the event will
dress in pink and white clothes in line with the theme of the day.
(13-10-2009)

A group of 20 POSITION HOLDERS IN Matriculation and Intermediate
EXAMINATIONS from Sindh Province visits GCU
A group of 20 top
students of Matriculation and Intermediate level along with their
faculty member from the Sindh Province visited the University. This
visit was arranged under the initiative of the Chief Minister Punjab for
promoting Inter-provincial harmony. The group of students along with
former Vice Chancellor Jamshoro University, Dr. Rashid Ahmed Shah
visited the Natural History Museum Department of Zoology, Sports Complex
and Post Graduate Library of GCU. They also met with Vice Chancellor in
the Syndicate Committee Room. While speaking with the top position
holders, the Vice Chancellor GCU said that we have maintained the
standard of quality education by hard working and commitment and always
put strenuous efforts for promoting the students in a cultured way,
which makes GCU different from other educational institutes. He said
that GC University Lahore has got the honor in this regard for providing
the Nation leaders, scientists, noble laureates, sportsmen and other
influential personalities from last 145 years. He further said that GCU
is a historical institution and would maintain its credibility as best
knowledge spreading institute. He said GCU got tremendous achievements
in academics during the last 15 years. On the occasion, Director General
Protocol Punjab Mr. Asjad Ghani Tahir, Director Academic Planning &
External Links were also present.
(07-10-2009)

THE GREEN REFLECTION OF THE CITY OF GARDENS HAS
BEEN POLLUTED: VICE CHANCELLOR GCU LAHORE
Climate
change is the most serious challenge of the 21st century...
more
(06-10-2009)

GCU LAHORE PROVIDES FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION: PROF.
Dr. Khalid Aftab
Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab Vice Chancellor GC
University Lahore has advised the students to focus on education for
national building and prosperity of country. He said that open dialogue
& tolerance should be imbued in GCU students during their educational
studies so that they could emerge as successful persons in every sphere
of life. These views were expressed by Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab while he
was addressing the newly admitted B.A/ B.Sc (Hons) students at the
Bukhari Auditorium of GCU.
The
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab said that Ravians are different
from others in terms of their tolerance, behavior, decency and conduct.
He said that the GCU provides freedom of expression, all kinds of
curricular and co-curricular activities and congenial learning
environment to the students so that they could equip themselves with all
the norms of academia to a certain degree. Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab
informed the students that successful people from all walks of life
including Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Dr. Hargobind Khorana, Dr. Abdul Salam,
Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Patras Bukhari, Muhammad Hussain Azad, Sufi Tabassum
and many others great personalities had their association with this
great institution. He further said that GCU has been providing quality
education for the last 145 years and would maintain its credibility as
the best knowledge spreading institute. He said that we have qualified
and experienced faculty, modern and latest educational facilities and a
friendly and peaceful environment for the students of GCU.
(17-09-2009)

Education Plays pivotal role in Nation building. Prof Dr. Khalid Aftab Vice
Chancellor GC University Lahore
Prof. Dr. Khalid
Aftab Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore said that well cultured
person is an asset of the society, country, and his family; and the
University always puts strenuous efforts for promoting the students in a
cultured way. He was speaking at an orientation session of the newly
admitted students of FA/FSc in the Bukhari Auditorium. He said that
education played pivotal role in nation building and students should
focus on their respective disciplines. He highlighted the students about
the glorious academic history and excellent traditions of the
University. He apprised the students that a Ravian spirit was the spirit
of enlightenment and urged the students to emulate the path of great
luminaries who had been associated with the GCU. He stressed that the
students should have pro-active approach for being a thorough gentleman
and told newly admitted Ravians to strive for more knowledge as one
couldn’t get the real status without knowledge. Prof. Dr Khalid Aftab
said that University students were not allowed to involve in any
political activity on the campus. The Deans, all the academic and
administrative heads attended the orientation session.
(12-09-2009)

GCU Lahore HOISTING FLAG CEREMONY ON
63rd Independence Day
GC University
Lahore organized a flag hoisting ceremony of the 63rd
Independence Day celebrations to keep the GCU tradition alive on 14th
August 2009. Addressing the ceremony Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab Vice
Chancellor urged to follow the teachings of the leader of nation. He
said teachings of Quaid-e-Azam are based on enlightenment, which is the
proper solution of various problems that are facing now a days. The Vice
Chancellor urged the youth to perform their vital role in the
socio-cultural and educational development of the country by focusing on
modern education. He further said Independence Day reminds us to do
something for the country. While giving the solution to the social
problems of the country, he said we will have to start thinking more
about our country then ourselves.
The Heads and
staff members of academic and administrative departments attended the
ceremony.
(15-08-2009)

Prof. Dr. Amin-ul-Haq Khan will be acting
Vice Chancellor from 20th July 2009 to 9th August 2009.
The Vice Chancellor is proceeding to United Kingdom on
Academic Visit. Prof. Dr. Amin-ul-Haq Khan, Dean Faculty of Science &
Technology will act as Vice Chancellor, GC University Lahore during the
Vice Chancellor's Visit abroad from 20th July 2009 to 9th August 2009.
No. EA-I/101-13/09
(20-07-2009)

DR.
FARAH MALIK OF PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT RECEIVES HEC BEST TEACHER AWARD
Dr. Farah Malik of
Psychology Department Government College University Lahore has been
declared to receive the Award for the Best University Teacher of year
2008 by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Asfand Yar Khan Assistant
Director (Academics) HEC would honour the psychology teacher by
presenting a certificate and cash prize of Rs. 100,000/.
The Vice
Chancellor GCU Lahore Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab has commended Dr. Farah
Malik for attaining the award and hoped that she would continue
enhancing her academic and research activities in the realm of
Psychology in future as well.
(18-07-2009)

PROJECT MANAGER HEC MET SUPERVISORS AND RESEARCH SCHOLARS AT GCU
Lahore
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Project
Manager of “Scholarship
for PhD Studies in Social Science, Arts and Humanities for University
Teachers”
Muhammad Murtaza Noor visited GC University Lahore and met with the
Supervisors and Research Scholars
under HEC (SS & H) scholarship program “PhD Fellowship for 5000
Scholars” at Fazal-e-Hussain Reading Room. The purpose of this meeting
was to interact with the Supervisors and Research Scholars of Social
Sciences regarding HEC scholarships. Speaking at the occasions, Murtaza
Noor said, ‘we should put collective efforts to make these programs more
vibrant’. He said that HEC is doing extra efforts for the area that can
be observed with the fact that more than 1400 scholarships have been
awarded to scholars belonging to 37 various subjects of Social Sciences
and the process still going on. At the end Dean, Faculty of Arts &
Social Sciences of GC University Dr. Muhammad Khalid Pervaiz, thanked
HEC delegation for providing many opportunities in the field of Social
Sciences. He also stressed that there is a need to promote and giving
more importance to these areas.
(15,16-07-2009)

PROF. DR. KHALID AFTAB
VICE CHANCELLOR GCU CONDOLES Khan Mohammad’S DEATH
The Vice Chancellor Government College University Lahore,
Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab has expressed grief on the sad demise of Former
Pakistan Fast Bowler and distinguished Old Ravian Khan Mohammad (January
1, 1928
– July 5,
2009). He
was a member of
Pakistan's first team that played against
India in
1952. In his condolence message, to the bereaved family, Prof. Dr.
Khalid Aftab extended his grief by saying that may Allah bless the
departed soul and grant courage to the family members to bear the
irreparable loss with fortitude. He said Mr. Khan Mohammad always
attended different activities arranged by the Old Ravian Union at GCU.
He said that the loss of the great legend is not only a loss for his
family but a national loss especially in Cricket.
(07-07-2009)

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)

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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