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HEC
PUBLISHED RESEARCH OUTPUT OF PAKISTANI UNIVERSITIES
Higher Education
Commission of Pakistan has published and analysis of research
publications from Pakistani Universities, which appeared in e-reviewed
journals indexed by Thomason Reuters, ISI Web of knowledge during the
years 2007-08. The databases of ISI Web of Knowledge used SCI-Expended,
SCCI and A& HCI. GC University Lahore got 6th position among
all public and private universities of Pakistan. Please
click here for details.
(08-06-2009)
Vice Chancellor GC UNIVERSITY Lahore stressed education cooperation with
SAARAC COUNTRIES
A certificate distribution ceremony among the students of
documentary-making course, hailing from South Asia including India,
Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Maldives, Bhutan and Afghanistan, was held
at South Asian Media School (SAMS) on Saturday. GC University Vice
Chancellor Prof. Dr Khalid Aftab congratulated the students on
successfully completing the documentary course at SAMS. He said the
subject and its treatment at the hands of the students during the making
of various documentaries was really praiseworthy. Importance and
relevance of the creative art in the present day can not be ignored, he
said, adding the entire world is holding de bates on the role of
knowledge and education as well on the socio-economic development. He
said the SAARC countries had been facing immense fundamental problems
due to poor and substandard educational level. He stressed inter-region
education cooperation and co ordination for socio-economic development
in the region. He said the people, hailing from the SAARC countries, had
had less frequent interaction. He urged the people of the region to
enhance cooperation, inter action and coordination for development and
betterment of the downtrodden and poverty- stricken people. He also
proposed the SAARC countries’ educational institutions to pool their
resources, as the universities and other educational institutions around
the world were doing for dispensation of standard knowledge and better
education to the students. He hoped the SAFMA would continue making
efforts for enhancement of knowledge and creative art among the South
Asian students in the future as well.
Courtesy: The News and
Nation Lahore
(08-06-2009)
GOVERNOR PUNJAB APPRECIATED THE HUMANE EFFORTS STAFF AND STUDENTS OF GCU
Punjab Governor
and the Chancellor of Government College University Lahore Salman Taseer
appreciated the humane efforts of the staff of GCU who donated two days
salary amounting to Rs. 1.38 million for the welfare of the internally
displaced persons (IDPs) of NWFP. In a letter to the Vice Chancellor he
conveyed his appreciation to the administration, staff and the students
of the GCU Lahore for their praiseworthy contribution and selfless
efforts toward their social responsibilities for the rehabilitation of
IDPs.
(01-06-2009)
CIVIL SERVICES
ACADEMY DELEGATION VISITS GCU
An eighteen member
delegation of probationary officers of Civil Services Academy Lahore
visited GC University Lahore for their research titled “the Role of
Private Institutions vis-à-vis Government Institutions in providing
quality education of University level analysis and recommendations”.
The
CSA delegation with Prof. Dr.Khalid Aftab Vice Chancellor
and other
officers of the GCU
Dean Faculty of
Science and Technology Dr. Amin-ul-Haq Khan and Director Quality
Enhancement Cell Ms. Iram Sohail gave a presentation to acquaint the
visitors about the role of GCU Lahore in imparting quality education to
the students. The delegation also met the Vice Chancellor.
(27-09-2009)
BRAZILIAN MEDIA
TEAM VISITS GCU LAHORE TO SHOOT DOCUMENTARY
The media team of
Globo TV a Brazilian TV Channel and fourth largest in the world visited
GC University Lahore to video shoot the life at the University.
The team members,
comprising Marcos Uchao and Sergio Gilz, have a plan to stay for three
weeks in Pakistan in order to make a documentary on the country.
(22-05-2009)
GCU STAFF
DONATES 1.375 MILLION FOR THE IDPS OF SWAT
The GC University
staff donated two day salary amounting to Rs. 1.375 million for the
welfare of the internally displaced persons (IDPs) of Swat Valley.
The Vice
Chancellor GC University Lahore Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab while speaking at
the Bokhari Auditorium said that GC University staffs had supported
the people affected by the natural calamities. He appreciated the
sympathetic approach of the staff for contributing to the cause of
humanity.
(16-05-2009)
HEC ADVISOR METS with PhD Supervisors and PhD Scholars at GCU
A
delegation of Higher Education Commission headed by Advisor HRD Dr. Syed
Mahmood Raza visited GCU and met with the PhD supervisors and PhD
scholars both at Fazal-e-Hussain Reading Room and Bokhari Auditorium.
The advisor stressed the supervisors to encourage the students and
extend academic support to complete their thesis. He further said HEC
was making more funds trying its best to sponsor their PhD Scholars.
After the meeting, question answer session was arranged. The delegation
also met with the Vice Chancellor GCU and appreciated the research work
at the university.
(14-05-2009)
INAUGURAL CEREMONY OF MANAGERS TRAINING PROGRAM HELD AT GCU
Prof. Dr. Khalid
Aftab Vice Chancellor GCU Lahore has said that the University is working
to promote modern education and establishment of Management Studies
Department was part of GCU program. He said, “We are proud on the
selection of GCU as trainer institute for Managers Training Program in
the tough competition with other prestigious institutes.” He was
addressing the Inaugural Ceremony of Managers Training Program at the
Bokhari Auditorium of GCU. He said that GCU would utilize its skills to
provide best training to the participants of this program. He further
said that GCU is a historical institution and would maintain its
credibility as best knowledge spreading institute.
The
Vice Chancellor GCU, Education Minister, Chairman Task Force on
Education,
Secretary Schools Punjab,
Capt. Asif and Chairperson MSD GCU addressing on the opening
ceremony of the
Managers Training Program held at AT Bokhari auditorium of the GCU Lahore.
Mian Mujtaba Shuja-Ur-Rehman provincial minister for
education said that GCU selection for the Managers Training Program was
made after a tough competition purely on merit basis. He said teachers
are the best trainers for nation building as they are the source of
knowledge and information for the young generation. The minister vowed
that government was determining to achieve education targets and to
improve literacy rate in the province. He said that government was
committed to give due respect and privileges to the teachers. He further
said that present government has removed almost 70 to 80 percent
bottlenecks in the implementation of merit policy in education
department and further improvement would be done soon.
Chairman Chief Minister’s Task Force on Education, Raja
Muhammad Anwar, emphasized on the managers Training and termed the
program a big initiative in improving education standards. He said
teachers could play a vital role to promote the education system and
their capacity building program was devised with the intensions to get
better results in the field of education.
Secretary Education for Schools Nadeem Ashraf said basic
management of education was being done at district level and without
strengthening and improving district education system, desired results
can’t be achieved by making policies to improve education standards.
At the end of
ceremony, Vice Chancellor GCU gave away souvenirs to the honorable
guests.
(05-05-2009)
Market-Oriented Courses be offered: Vice Chancellor GC University
The Vice
Chancellor GC University Lahore Dr. Khalid Aftab stressed the need of
offering demand driven, market oriented courses as part of continuous
education so that the unemployed youth could be equipped with valuable
skills in order to seek employment locally and abroad. He was addressing
the certificate distribution ceremony of (NAVTEC) for the courses of
Communication and Media Skills and Graphic Designing offered in
collaboration with (NAVTEC) at PG library auditorium.
Dr. Naila Zafar
Deputy Director NAVTEC Punjab Region commended the services rendered by
GCU to successfully run this program. She mentioned that the feed back
received from the students was fairly good. On the occasion, the deans,
chairperson department of English, faulty and administrative staff of
various departments and students were also present.
(08-04-2009)
GCU ORGANIZES STAFF EXCURSION PROGRAM AT LAHORE WILD LIFE PARK
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The GC University Lahore organized the 5th Staff Excursion
Program at Lahore Wild Life Park (Safari Park). The Vice Chancellor Dr.
Khalid Aftab was also present on the occasion. During the event, he said
that GCU staff is working day and night to not only maintain the high
standards of education of GCU but also to meet with the 21st
century demands of Higher Education, so we have planned this
recreational activity for our staff to refresh them and give a boost to
their spirit and enthusiasm. He also appreciated the organizing
committee and specially Prof. Khalid Saleem for arranging this
recreational activity. He also thanked the Deputy Director Wild Life
Park and his staff for their hospitality. Dean of Arts & Social Sciences
Dr. Khalid Pervaiz, heads of various departments and large number of
faculty and administrative staff was also present.
(06-04-2009)
THE VICE
CHANCELLOR AND STAFF OF GCU CONDOLE PROF. DR. SOHAIL AHMAD KHAN’S DEATH
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The Vice Chancellor GC
University Lahore Dr. Khalid Aftab and the teaching and administrative
staff expressed profound grief on sad demise of Prof. Dr. Sohail Ahmad
Khan, Dean Faculty of Languages, Islamic and Oriental Learning and
Chairperson Urdu Department The Vice Chancellor and the staff paid
glowing tribute to Late Prof. Dr. Sohail Ahmad Khan. Later, dua was
offered for the departed soul.
(17-03-2009)
Prof. Dr.
Khalid Pervaiz will look after the office of Dean Faculty of Language,
Islamic and oriental learning
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Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khalid Pervaiz, Dean of Arts and Social
Sciences will look after the office of Dean Faculty of Languages, Islamic
and Oriental Learning, GC University, Lahore till the
further orders.
(16-03-2009)
(REG-6-17/09)
THE VICE CHANCELLOR GCU CONDOLE BRIG (R) HAMID NAWAZ’S DEATH
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The Vice
Chancellor GC University Lahore, Dr. Khalid Aftab has expressed grief on
the sad demise of Brig (Retd) Hamid Nawaz senior Old Ravian and father
of Ex-Governor Punjab Mr. Shahid Hamid. In his condolence message, to
the bereaved family, the Vice Chancellor prayed to Almighty Allah to
bless the departed souls in eternal peace and grant courage to the
deceased family members to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude. He
said that the loss of the great Old Ravian is not only a loss of his
family but it is the loss of the country.
(03-03-2009)
YOUNG FACULTY IS THE REAL ASSET OF THE GCU: DR. KHALID AFTAB
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GC
University Lahore organized the Annual dinner for the academic and
administrative staff members.
Dr.
Khalid Aftab, Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore, said, “young faculty
is the real asset of the GCU”. “No doubt that experience has no
substitute but we are preparing our young faculty members
under
the guidance of the experienced faculty members” he added. He
particularly mentioned and commended the services of Mr. Zaheer Ahmad
Siddiqui, former Registrar and senior faculty member. He was addressing
on the occasion of the Annual Dinner of GCU at Bokhari Auditorium. He
said that the year 2008 has passed with all its challenges. GCU Lahore
has achieved many goals. He further said that now we are ready to accept
new challenges for promoting higher education in the country.
The Vice Chancellor and the Staff Secretary is addressing the Ceremony.
As
per the tradition newly inducted faculty members and administrative
staff introduced themselves. GCU Souvenirs were also presented to the
retired faculty during 2008. That includes Muhammad Iqbal and Naseem
Ahmed (Chemistry) and Syed Rizwan Ahmed (Mathematics) Prof. Aslam Awan’s
souvenir was given to his son. Late Prof. Awan passed away just thirteen
days before his retirement.
Prof Khurshid Rizvi the distinguished
Professor at GCU Lahore and a renowned poet recited his
beautiful poem on the occasion. Prof. Khalid Saleem staff secretary GCU
conducted the entire event.
All the
deans, academics and administrative heads, staff of the university were
present on the occasion.
(09-02-2009)
GCU GOT TREMENDOUS ACHIEVEMENTS IN ACADEMICS DURING THE LAST 15 YEARS:
VICE CHANCELLOR
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Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab Vice Chancellor said that students should have
positive and constructive approach and the teachers of GCU are not only
providing better education but also playing vital role in the
personality building of the students. He was addressing the students of
F.A./F.Sc. Part II class who secured highest marks in Part I Lahore
Board Examination 2008 at Sir Fazal-e-Hussain Reading Room. He said GCU
got tremendous achievements in academics during the last 15 years. Dr.
Khalid Aftab said that we are providing all the modern facilities to our
students.
The
deans and all the academics and administrative head of the university
were present on the occasion.
(28-01-2009)
THE VICE CHANCELLOR appoints Director
Intermediate Studies
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the Vice Chancellor has appointed Syed Anjum Nisar,
Associate Prof. of English as Director intermediate Studies with
immediate effect.
(24-01-2009)
The Vice Chancellor GCU CONDOLE Dr. MaSKEEN ALI Hijazi’S DEATH
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The
Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab has
expressed grief on the sad demise of distinguished Journalist, analyst
and former chairperson of Mass Communication Department University of
the Punjab Lahore Dr. Maskeen Ali Hijazi. In his condolence message to
the bereaved family and prayed to Almighty Allah to bless the departed
souls in eternal peace and grant courage to the deceased family members
to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude. He said that the loss of
the great legend is the loss of the Journalism.
(19-01-2009)
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