.:.GC University Lahore

On Independence Day of Pakistan a simple but impressive flag hoisting ceremony with special prayers for flood victims and prosperity of Pakistan was held at GC University Lahore. Addressing the august congregation of GCU academic and administrative staff, the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr Khalid Pervaiz laid stress on the indispensable role of academia in nation building, particularly at the backdrop of the national calamity confronting Pakistan at the moment. He appreciated the philanthropic spirit of the GCU staff who voluntarily decided to donate their two-day salary for the flood victims. He paid glowing tributes to the martyrs, workers and leaders of the Pakistan movement whose sacrifices paved way for our independence. He recalled that the philosopher poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal was GCU�s most distinguished alumnus without whose vision and motivational poetry the Muslims of the Subcontinent could not have seen the dawn of independence. At the conclusion of his speech, the Vice Chancellor hoisted the national flag while entire staff was attendance. It was followed by the broadcast of national anthem.

(16-08-2010)

GCU donates another one-day salary to flood victims

The Government College University Lahore gazetted and non-gazetted staff members have donated another one-day salary for the relief measures of flood victims. The university treasurer said that the amount have been deposited to the Chief Minister�s Relief Fund for Flood Victims. Earlier, the university gazetted staff had donated Rs 658,548 to the Governor�s Flood Relief Fund.

Prof. Dr Khalid Aftab Vice Chancellor said this year flood is one of the biggest tragedies in the history of Pakistan and huge efforts are required to recover from it. The vice chancellor also called on the faculty members to mobilise students to help the flood victims.

(12-08-2010)

GCU donates one-day salary for flood victims

The GC University Lahore 400 gazetted staff and faculty members have donated their one-day salary for the relief measures of flood victims with a pledge to do more for the calamity-hit families. The university treasurer said that one-day salary amounts to Rs 658,548 and has been submitted to the Governor Flood Relief Fund. The University administration has requested the students to make maximum monetary contributions to the relief funds in wake "life-threatening shortages" of food and medicines in flood-hit areas. The administration has also announced setting up donation and relief-goods collection camps and would mobilise students to extend maximum help to the flood victims.

In his message to the faculty members and students, GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Khalid Aftab said that it is the religious, national and moral duty of every Pakistani to help the people who are hit by the catastrophe. He said that nothing can match the happiness which comes from helping other people. He said that the recent flood is one biggest tragedy in the recorded history of the country and massive individual as well as collective efforts are required to recover from it.

(06-08-2010)

THE VICE CHANCELLOR GCU CONDOLES ON THE DEATH OF PROF. SYED MASOOD RAZA RIZVI

Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore and Old Ravians Union have expressed their condolences on the sad demise of GCU History Department former Chairperson Prof. Syed Masood Raza Rizvi. In a condolence message to the bereaved family, Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab 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.

(30-07-2010)

HEC DECLARES RESEARCH OUTPUT BY UNIVERSITIES: GCU Ranked top university of Lahore

The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan has ranked the GC University Lahore as the best university in Lahore for producing 282 research papers in 2009 besides placing it on the 5th position in the ranking among all public and private sector universities of the country. In the eighth year of its inception, GCU has outshined some of the finest and oldest universities of Lahore in the public and private sectors; 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 (UVAS) was ranked 12th with 101 research publications, whereas, the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (UET) finished at 20th position for having generated 52 publications. The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) came up with barely 42 publications to achieve the 22nd place. Lahore College for Women University, King Edward Medical University and the University of Health Sciences secured 30th, 36th and 42nd position in the ranking. Please click here for details.

The Higher Education Commission has ranked all public and private universities on the basis of research publications which appeared in peer-reviewed journals indexed by Thomas-Reuters, lSI Web of Knowledge during 2009. The database of ISI Web of Knowledge used for this analysis are Science Citation Index (SCI-Expanded), Social Science Citation Index (SSCI), and Arts & Humanities Citation Index (A&HCI).

Expressing contentment at this achievement, GCU Vice Chancellor Professor Khalid Aftab said that the future of our country lies in the hands of bright and productive scientists and research scholars. He recalled that the HEC had placed GCU at the 6th position among all private and public sector universities in 2009 with 154 research publications. In spite of severe financial and infrastructural constraints traditionally confronted by a newly established university, GCU has consistently moved up on the progress index. However, the vice chancellor said that the progress should not be measured in terms of statistical figures alone. It should rather be assessed with the view of qualitative analysis. It is significant to realize the socio-economic utility of the research being churned out by the Pakistani academia, Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab concluded. The Vice Chancellor also congratulated the researchers, teachers and staff members on the achievement.

(20-07-2010)

Vice Chancellor GCU is proceeding to UK

Consequent upon the issuance of Governors� Secretariat letter No. GS(UNIV)2-2/2006-376 dated 28-06-2010, Dr. Muhammad Khalid Pervaiz, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences/Languages, Islamic and Oriental Learning of the University will look after the affairs of University during Ex-Pakistan leave of Dr. Khalid Aftab, Vice Chancellor, GC University Lahore to visit United Kingdom on private affairs w.e.f. 13-07-2010 to 19-08-2010.

(Registrar Ref-6-17/10 dated 13-07-2010)

GCU pays tribute to Prof. Khalid Saleem

GC University Lahore Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Khalid Aftab and staff members paid a glowing tribute to the services of the late GCU Staff Secretary Prof Khalid Saleem for the university, its students and teachers. Addressing a condolence reference in the memory of Prof. Khalid Saleem, the vice chancellor said the personality of Prof Khalid Saleem was role model for all of us. The gap created by his said demise can not be even filled in centuries. He said that late Prof. Khalid Saleem was one of those teachers who had devoted their life for others. Students, teachers, friends and colleagues all benefited from him. He prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss.

(29-06-2010)

THE VICE CHANCELLOR CONDOLENCES ON THE SAD DEMISE OF SYED YASIR�S FATHER

Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab and staff members have expressed condolences on the sad demise of Syed Mahmood Ali Shah; father of Syed Yasir Mehmood Gillani Deputy Director Planning and Development GCU. In a condolence message to the bereaved family, the GCU staff 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.

(28-06-2010)

GCU Lahore contributes first ever book from Pakistan to WDL

The GC University Lahore contributed the first ever digital book from Pakistan to the World Digital Library, a cooperative project of the Library of Congress and the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The University shared with the world an historical book titled �The History of the Afghans� published in English in 1829. GCU Chief Librarian Abdul Waheed said that the Government College University Lahore Library was the only library in the world which houses the 181-year-old book and the same can be confirmed from the electronic catalogue of the World Digital Library.

The book is the first history of the Afghan people translated from a non-Western language to appear in a European language. The original work was composed in Persian in 1609-11 by Neamet Ullah in the court of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Neamet Ullah based his work on material compiled by Hybet Khan, an attendant of the Afghan General Khan Jahan Lodi. The translation is by the German philologist Bernhard Dorn (1805-81). The book covers the history of Yacoob Israel, to whom the work attributes the origin of the Afghans; the life of Yacoob�s grandson, King Talut (Saul), and the migration of his descendants to Ghor (in present-day Afghanistan); and the spread of Islam and the influence of Khaled ben Valeed, a celebrated army officer who converted to Islam and spread it in central and south Asia.

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The work then chronicles the reigns of rulers of two dynasties that gave way to the rise of the Mughal Empire, namely the sultans Behlol, Sekander, and Ibrahim of the Lodi family, and Sher Shah of the Suri family. The last section recounts the lives of Afghan dervishes-turned-saints, and the book concludes with accounts of the genealogy of the Afghan tribes that descend from Sarbanni, Batni, and Ghurghust, the three sons of the forefather Abd Ulrashid (also known as Pathan, a variation of the term �pashtun�), a descendent of King Talut. It is pertinent to mention here that the WDL is an online library which is in multilingual format and has significant primary materials from countries and cultures around the world including manuscripts, maps, rare books, musical scores, recordings, films, photographs, architectural drawings and other significant materials.

Abdul Waheed said that GCU now stands with seven institutes like Library of Congress, Yale University Library and Brown University Library which have shared material on Central and South Asia through the platform of World Digital Library. �Only 37 libraries of World have yet succeeded to add its digital book on World Digital Library electronic catalogue as its criteria is very tough,� the chief librarian added. Abdul Waheed said that not only the GCU students but others are also being benefited from the rich resources of WDL. He said that the University would also upload more books on literature and history of the subcontinent on WDL in the near future. He said that 5,000 original digitized letters of literary figures in the stock which can also be shared with the WDL.

GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab has expressed pleasure on this achievement executed of GCU Library.

(28-06-2010)

PROF. KHALID SALEEM PASSES AWAY

GCU Lahore Staff Secretary Prof. Khalid Saleem has passed away. A number of the university teachers and students attended his funeral prayers at 225 Ravi Park.

GCU Vice Chancellor, paying tribute to the services of Prof. Khalid Saleem, expressed grief on his sad demise. In a condolence message, the vice chancellor prayed the Allah Almighty to give courage to the family of Prof Khalid Saleem to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude.

(21-06-2010)

GCU offers I.Com in 2010 academic session

The GC University Lahore has announced offering Intermediate in Commerce (I.Com) coming academic session of 2010. The decision was taken at the meeting of Academic Programmes and Examination Regulations Review Committee chaired Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab, Vice Chancellor.

The University administration said that the admission schedule for intermediate would be announced after the declaration of Matriculation results by the Lahore Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education. The admissions office spokesman said that last year minimum merit for admissions to various discipline of Intermediate was 972 marks for Pre-engineering, 962 for pre-medical, 905 for computer sciences, 867 for general sciences and 792 for arts.

Talking to media, GCU Vice Chancellor Professor Khalid Aftab said that the GCU has upheld the tradition of excellence at all levels. Last year, the GCU intermediate students secured 07 out of 12 top positions. GCU student Muhammad Akram Karimi topped the results in all groups and got the highest score of 1,036 of 1,100. He said that 2009 was the 16th year in a row that GCU was placed on top of all institutions on the basis of the Intermediate level.

Prof. Khalid Aftab said that the GCU has appointed the Director Intermediate so that all FA/FSc students are supervised in a standard learning environment that meets the approved curricula of the Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education and the mission statement of GCU.

(18-06-2010)

PROF. SEIK WENG MEETS GCU VICE CHANCELLOR

The Universities all over the world have entered into a ranking race. Prof. Seik Weng Ng, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur said that the Universities have expedited their research programmes to ensure superior places in the list of top universities in a meeting with Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab Vice Chancellor, GC University and senior faculty members. Prof. Seik Weng is the top scientist in the filed of X-ray Crystallography. He has came to the university on the request of GCU Department of Chemistry for one-week professional training programme for the university staff and research students on the recent advances in the filed of Crystallography.

Prof. Seik Weng Ng said that modern machinery and software have made research in the fields of natural sciences easier. He said that researchers in some disciplines are producing two research papers daily. The foreign professor told the GCU researchers modern techniques of expediting the research work and retrieving more information from the machines through latest software programmes. Prof. Seik Weng Ng was briefed that the GCU Chemistry Department produced more than 100 papers in the filed of Crystallography in 2009 under the supervision of the Professor Salam Ullah Khan.

�The Vice Chancellor GCU, Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab, presenting the shield to Prof. Seik Wang�

Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab said the future of the country lies in the hands of bright and productive scientists, He further added that GCU is laying a particular stress on interdisciplinary research. He said that its time to dissolve the boundaries of academic departments within academic institutions and increase cooperation between various disciplines to cultivate an environment for research. Talking about the culture of GCU, Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab says �we don�t dictate. We guide students. We teach them tolerance and paying respect to the ideas, race and faith of other people.�

Prof. Seik Weng, who has been spending most of the time in the university laboratories with students, showed interest in joint research ventures with the GCU researchers, for which he said that he is looking forward to come Pakistan again.

(26-05-2010)

GCU ACADEMIC COUNCIL MEMBERS ELECTED

The elections for the categories of Assistant Professor and Lecturer members category of the GCU Lahore Academic Council were held under the supervision of Dean of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Prof. Dr. Khalid Pervaiz. Dr Humayun Abbass Assistant Prof (Islamic Studies) and Dr M. Nauman Qureshi Assistant Prof. (physics), Saeed Ahmed Butt Lecturer (History) and Nadeem Ahmad Lecturer (Political Science) were elected new members of the Council. The Vice Chancellor Prof. Khalid Aftab congratulated the newly elected members into the Academic Council.

(12-05-2010)

UNIVERSITY TEACHERS SHOULD HAVE PHD DEGREES: VICE CHANCELLOR GCU

Prof Dr Khalid Aftab Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore highlighting the importance of quality research said that people teaching in universities should have PhD degrees in their relevant fields. �Days are not far, when the PhD would be the minimum required qualification for the appointment of lecturer in a university. So, make yourself ready for that time,� Dr Khalid Aftab said while addressing the faculties of arts, social sciences and languages at GCU Bokhari auditorium.

The Vice Chancellor urged the GCU young faculty members to get themselves enrolled in the PhD programmes and produce quality research. He assured them of all-out support from the university administration for their admissions to the PhD programmes locally and abroad. He also told the aspiring candidates about the various available scholarships of the Higher Education Commission and by other donor agencies. He said that as many as 28 teachers of GCU are at present studying for PhD degrees abroad. Two faculty members of the Statistics Department have been selected for the Fulbright PhD Scholarship. Out of a total of 413 faculty members, 140 hold PhD degrees while the rest are MPhil. The Vice Chancellor highlighted that the Tenure Track System is available to the productive research scholars and teachers.

Later, the vice chancellor discussed in detail problems being faced by the young faculty members in getting registered in the PhD programmes. On the request of faculty members, the vice chancellor directed the Quality Enhancement Cell GCU to arrange workshops on writing research proposals for the PhD progammmes for the aspiring candidates. The Vice Chancellor said that the quality research is the demand of modern education system besides being mandatory for development of the country.

(07-05-2010)

THE VICE CHANCELLOR GCU CONDOLES ON THE DEATH OF FARKHANDA LODHI

Farkhanda Lodhi former Chief Librarian GC University Lahore, a noted novelist and educationist has passed away. Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab Vice Chancellor GC University, Lahore has expressed profound grief on her sad demise. Mrs. Farkhanda Lodhi received the Pride of Performance from the Government of Pakistan. She had served GCU as Chief Librarian for more than six years. The Vice Chancellor paying glowing tribute to her on account of her meritorious services rendered to realm of literature and library and information sciences said that it is almost impossible to bridge the void created by her departure.

Her contribution to Urdu and Punjabi fiction is also acclaimed at the international level. She was instrumental in the introduction and refinement of the service structure for the librarians serving in the public sector of Pakistan. She was highly respected literary figure whose contributions have been acknowledged by contemporary literary critics at large.

In his condolence message to the bereaved family, Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab 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.

(06-05-2010)

The Vice Chancellor GC UNIVERSITY LAHORE condoles on the death OF Sahibzada Khalid Khurshid

Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore has expressed grief on the sad demise of the father of Sahibzada Faisal Khursheed, the Registrar of the University. In his condolence message to the bereaved family, he prayed to the Almighty Allah to bless the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to the deceased family members to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude. The Vice Chancellor along with deans, academic, administrative heads and staff members attended the funeral held at Model Town Lahore.

A Quran Khawani will be held to pray for the departed soul at 143-D-IV Model Town, Lahore on Thursday at 5:00 pm.

(28-04-2010)

Dr. JAVAID Laghari CHAIRMAN HEC of PAKISTAN opens state of the art student services Centre at GCU

GC University Lahore has established the state-of-art Student Services Centre (SSC) which is offering counseling, medical, career guidance, internal advisory and job placement services to the university students. Higher Education Commission Chairman Dr. Javaid Laghari visited the all sections of the centre and discussed the working with the concerned staff and students.

CHAIRMAN HEC, VICE CHANCELLOR GCU & OTHERS

ON THE OCCASION OF INAUGURATION OF SSC

He unveiled the modern student services set up with the financial support of Rs 25.581 million from the commission. Barrister Kamal Azfar Former Governor Sindh and GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Khalid Aftab were also present on the occasion.

The Career Guidance and Placement Centre provides assistance and guidance to students in academic planning, making career choices and exploring future professions and placement opportunities. The centre offers a wide range of services including individual and group guidance, scholarships information, internal advisory services and job placement for which a Recruitment Section has also been built in the basement of the centre. Chairman HEC and accompanied by Prof. Khalid Aftab also visited the Medical Centre and inspected emergency healthcare facilities for the students. He was told that an ambulance is also available around the clock for students. Dr Javaid was told that Students Counseling Centre led by a clinical psychologist helps students who are experiencing emotional and psychological problems and learning difficulties. The centre helps such students through individual counseling, therapeutic groups and workshops.

VICE CHANCELLOR PRESENTING SOUVENIR TO CHAIRMAN HEC

The HEC chairman also saw the newly-established Girls Cafeteria, GCU Bookshop, Career Resource Library, Computer Lab, Seminar Room, Conference Hall and the offices of Director Intermediate Studies, Adviser Student Affairs, Environment Protection Society and Secretary Proctors Board located in the Student Services Centre (SSC).

Addressing the SSC inauguration, Dr Javaid laid a stress on universities for developing resources for generation of funds for their development projects. He said that the world over universities have developed their endowment funds of billion of dollars with the help of their alumni. Talking about the SSC, Dr Javaid said that the services being provided by the GCU to students are highly beneficial for future social networking between students and their alma maters. �If the educational intuitions take care of their students, they will return the debt after entering into their professional lives. Don�t look down on students, look up to them, they are the future CEOs, politicians and bureaucrats,� the HEC chairman said. He also advised the public sector universities to market their researches to generate revenue. Dr Javaid, however, also pledged Higher Education Commission support for the promotion of Quality education in the universities.

Speaking on the inaugural occasion, Prof. Khalid Aftab said a university is as good as its resources are and the public sector universities are dependent on the HEC and provincial governments for the financial support for their development projects. He, however, said that the GCU has established endowment fund in 2003 and it has been working for generating funds to help the needy students of the university and its development projects.

Later, addressing the luncheon hosted by Professor Khalid Aftab in the honour of the HEC chairman, Barrister Kamal Azfar said the GCU is the producer of great people as well as great ideas. He remembered the services of great old Ravians including Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Faiz Ahmed Faiz and N.M Rashid for the Muslims. Barrister Kamal Azfar also requested the HEC Chairman to provide funds to GCU for establishment of its new campus at Kala Shah Kaku.

(27-04-2010)

WAVES OF REVENGE IN POLLUTED RAVI

The GC University Sustainable Development Study Centre organized the World Earth Day. Secretary Environment Punjab Sajjad Saleem Hotinana, WASA Managing Director Dr Javid Iqbal, GCU Dean of Sciences Dr Ikramul Haq and a large number of young researchers attended the seminar were the speakers on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, noted environmentalist and Director SDSC Dr Aminul Haq said pollution ultimately comes back to those who initiate it, and the River Ravi is returning it to the citizens of Lahore in form of fatal diseases. �We have only two options; either we should set up hundreds of hospitals around the River Ravi or take steps to end pollution from the site,� he said. Dr Amin believed that the environment laws are there and the most effective way of controlling pollution is strict implementation of these laws. �All plans will ultimately fail, if these laws are not implemented,� he said.

The river Ravi has been shrunk just to a polluted river-bed and archaeological site where the river used to exists and seeing the pathetic condition, the Punjab environmental department has planned the conservation and restoration of the river. These views was expressed by Sajjad Saleem Hotiana ,Secretary Punjab Environmental department at a seminar. He further said that universities should also come forward and give recommendations to the committee that which kind of technique and technology should be used to restore the glory of Ravi.

The GCU SDSC researchers proposed the government to install a special treatment plant on the river-beds which is designed by them to remove sewage from the river. �The total cost of the plant is just Rs 61 million. However, there is no need to buy any land as it will be installed on the river-beds,� they said.

GCU SDSC student Junaid Noor said that the project can be done even without government support if each low income household person of Lahore gives away Rs 5 and each high income household person donates Rs 50 for the installation of treatment plant. According to Junaid�s research, 77percent citizens are ready to pay for the project if an independent reliable private institution undertakes it. He said people lack trust on government. Meanwhile, some NGOs representatives suggested joining Ravi with other canals and rivers of Punjab to restore its glory.

Later, GCU student Saba Dar presenting a research paper on River Ravi said that most radical consequences of ecological disturbance in the river are vegetative spoilage and water-borne diseases. She said that long term application of sewage water on agriculture fields cause accumulation of toxic metals in soil which subsequently transfer to food chain.

GCU student Saad Farooq condemned the government support for illegal dumping of sacrificial waste on river-beds. Madiha Farooq, an MPhil Environmental Sciences student, said that leukemia virus has been found in the milk of cows and buffaloes which are located in the surroundings of the River Ravi.

Muhammad Ghous, an SDSC researcher, said that dumping of toxic materials in the river Ravi is also contaminating the underground water. �Malaria, Hepatitis C, allergies, Asthma, and intestinal infection are highly common in the slum community living on the bank of the river,� he said. GCU student Noreen Habib laid stress on building pressure on the government for restoring the glory of the site. She said that 42 types of fishes have been extinct form river which has caused a huge economic loss to the country.

Concluding the seminar, MD WASA Dr Javid Iqbal brought the attention of the students about the scarcity of pure water in the City. He said that the underground water level is decreasing by 3 feet in Lahore every year and if proper steps have not been taken, our future generations would face disastrous consequences. He said that a bill is being drafted to empower the WASA to stop the wastage of water.

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(23-04-2010)

GCU opens Noon Meem Rashid Seminar Hall

Shahzad Ahmed Director Majlis-e-Taraqi-e-Adab Lahore inaugurated Noon Meem Rashid Seminar Hall at the Pg Library GCU Lahore, while Academy of Letters Chairman Iftikhar Arif handed over the literary chronicle maintained by N.M Rashid to the Prof. Khalid Aftab Vice Chancellor GCU Lahore. Iftikhar Arif commended the role of GCU in preserving the literary heritage of the Sub-continent.

Speaking on the occasion, Shahzad Ahmed stressed the need to explore the literary nuances in the poetic works of NM Rashid. He lauded GCU�s efforts in compiling an anthology of criticism on Rashid�s poetic art by a distinguished Urdu professor, Dr Tabassum Kashmiri, which was expected to be published at the centenary birth anniversary of the poet.

Presiding over the inauguration ceremony of the NM Rashid Seminar Hall, Professor Aftab recollected memories of GCU�s struggle to commemorate the invaluable services of legendary old Ravians of such rare vintage as Professor Abdus Salam, Faiz Ahmed Faiz and NM Rashid.

The Advisor Majlis-e-Iqbal Tariq Zaidi elaborated upon the literary contribution of Rashid and his passionate association with his alma mater, GCU. He also announced that the GCU Urdu Department would host an international seminar on NM Rashid in October this year. The ceremony was attended by the literati of Lahore in huge numbers.

(12-04-2010)

GCU opens Faiz Seminar Hall

The GC University paying tribute to eminent Urdu poet has set up late Faiz Ahmed Faiz Seminar Hall at the University. �The GCU will keep the traditions of Faiz Ahmed Faiz alive. These have been handed over to us by a generation of good teachers and students and we will keep transferring them to the future generations. These traditions are like lamppost which guides us to prosperity, peace and progress,� The Vice Chancellor Dr Khalid Aftab said the inauguration of the Faiz Ahmed Faiz Seminar Hall. He also highlighted the various aspects of Faiz�s personality. �Faiz was a very humble person. His love for humanity was free of the prejudice of race, colour or nationality, he said.

Speaking on the occasion, Hammed Akhtar, the chief guest of the ceremony, said that Faiz had a very positive approach towards life. �Apart from a revolutionary poet, he was also a poet of beauty and love, and there was no differed between the three, love, beauty and revolution had become identical in him,� he added. The ceremony was arranged by the Majlis-e-Iqbal. The GUC�s deans, academic and administrative heads, faculty and students were present on the occasion.

(09-04-2010)

NSPP Lahore delegation visits the GCU to discuss and learning about the policies and their implementation

A delegation of National School of Public Policy Lahore comprising the participants of the 92nd National Management Course visited the GCU to discuss and learning about the policies and their implementation.

Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab said the GCU had disbursed some Rs 11 million among the needy students during the ongoing financial year. He said there was need to do a lot more for the needy students, so that they can continue their education without mental stress. �The university status gave us an opportunity to revamp our education system, curriculum and opened new doors for development,� he added.

In reply to a question about the career guidance of students, the Vice Chancellor said, we did no�t leave our student in lurch after the completion of their education. The Career Guidance and Placement Centre and Directorate of External Links GCU made efforts for their internships and jobs in well reputed organizations. We also guide them about the available foreign scholarships and other higher education opportunities,� he added. In reply to another question, Dr Khalid Aftab said that GCU is apolitical campus. �It promotes the culture of tolerance and intellect through debates, seminars, conferences, lectures and publications. Being the bastion of liberal education in Pakistan, GCU had nurtured some of the most prominent luminaries of the world, the Vice Chancellor said. He 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.

The participants of 92nd National Management Course pose for a group photo with

the Vice Chancellor GCU Lahore during their visit to the university.

Later, GCU Director Academic Planning and External Links briefed the delegates about the recent achievements and development projects of the university. The delegates also visited the CASP .They were also shown a documentary about the history of the Government College University, Lahore.

(30-03-2010)

THE VICE CHANCELLOR GCU CONDOLES PROF DR ARIF ALI ZAIDI�s death.

Prof. Dr Khalid Aftab Vice Chancellor GCU Lahore has expressed grief on the sad demise of Prof. Dr. Arif Ali Zaidi, the Vice Chancellor of Zia-ud-din University Karachi, who passed away on March 28, 2010 at Karachi. The vice chancellor paid tribute to Professor Arif Ali Zaidi for his services for the promotion of education in Pakistan and development of GCU Faisalabad as Vice Chancellor in particular. In his condolence message to the bereaved family, Dr. Khalid Aftab prayed to 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.

(30-03-2010)

GCU AWARDS CASH PRIZES TO THE TEACHERS OF THE POSITION HOLDERS OF FA/FSC EXAMINATION 2009

The GC University Lahore has rewarded the teachers of position-holders with cash awards at a graceful ceremony at Bokhari Auditorium here on Tuesday. The Punjab government gave away about Rs 1 million to the institution for securing top nine positions in the BISE Intermediate Annual Examinations 2009 which GCU Vice Chancellor Dr Khalid Aftab disbursed among the concerned teaching staff.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Khalid Aftab lauded the Punjab government for initiating special cash prize for teachers of the position-holders. He said that it would encourage the teachers and they would work hard on their students. He also appreciated establishing Punjab Educational Endowment Fund for giving scholarships to the students. The vice chancellor eulogized the outstanding performance of the GCU students in intermediate examinations, saying that �elders live through their children and students� achievements bring laurels to their institutions.�

Controller of Examination A.S Bokhari also highlighted the importance of teachers by giving the examples of some renowned personalities including Alexander and Allama Muhammad Iqbal.

Later, above 28 teachers including Muhammad Umar Hayat, Uzma Hanif, Yahya Khurram, Rukhsana Kausar, Sabahat Zahra, Saima Sarwar, Ana Ashraf, Ms. Mahrukh Nishat,. Sumbal Maqsood, Azhar Ali Zafar, Nauman Aslam, Syed Rizwan Ahmad, Abdul Aijaz, Ahitsham Jan, Saeed Ahmed Butt, Tahir Jamil, Naila Pervaiz, Sahad Karim, Uzma Noreen, Zaheer Iqbal, Sadia Sharif, Ataul Haq, Inamul Haq, Haroon Qadir, Saeed Murtaza, Nasima Rehman and Ms. Saima Iram were awarded with cash prizes.

(17-03-2010)

GCU EFT announces 21 lifetime scholarships for students

The GCU Endowment Fund Trust Lahore (GCU EFT) announced initiating 21 lifetime scholarships for deserving students with the donations by the old Ravians and philanthropists.

Talking about scholarships and endowment fund, GCU Vice Chancellor Dr Khalid Aftab said the world over universities have come forward by establishing their endowment funds. �Harvard University has an endowment fund of $25.474 billion, Yale has $15.225 billion and a small university like the University of Virginia has endowment fund of $3.219 billion,� he added. He said that the culture of supporting education is also promoting in Pakistan. He said that GCU Lahore is might be the only public sector university which has active endowment fund. However, he said, that the Higher Education Commission directed the all universities to establish their endowments. Dr Khalid Aftab also said that every year around 2,100 GCU students from intermediate to PhD level apply for the financial aid, but the university due to limited finical resources accommodate only 20 percent of them. He said that GCU established the endowment fund to bridge the gap. He expressed pleasure that the Old Ravians are actively taking part in supporting and strengthening the endowment fund of the University.

GCU EFT Executive Committee Secretary Khalid Manzoor Butt said that the scholarships include 11 golden and 10 sliver scholarships. �A golden scholarship covers the university fee as well as hostel expenses of a student while a sliver scholarship covers the university fee only,� Mr Butt said, adding that the scholarships initiated on the special directions of Vice Chancellor Dr Khalid Aftab would be given to GCU students on merit every year. He said scholarships are named after those people who donate money for them. �Charity begins at home,� It is pertinent to mention here Prof. Dr Khalid Aftab has also donated Rs 500,000 to initiate a lifetime scholarship for deserving students. The other scholarships include three by Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, three by Iqbal Z Ahmed, one of Bank Al Habib Limited, two by Infaq Foundation, one by Allied Bank of Pakistan and one scholarship of Mian Misbaur Rehman.

(11-03-2010)

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. Please click here to read the full text speech of the Vice Chancellor.

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 63^rd Independence Day

GC University Lahore organized a flag hoisting ceremony of the 63^rd Independence Day celebrations to keep the GCU tradition alive on 14^th 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 6^th 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-�-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 5^th 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 21^st 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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