GCU AWARDED PHD IN PERSIAN

The GC University awarded Doctors of Philosophy in the subject of Persian. Ms. Zahida Perveen completed her research under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saleem Mazhar. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman has congratulated the candidate on the completion of her PhD programme.

(02-12-2011)

Notification

The Vice Chancellor has been pleased to order that Dr. Iqbal Saqib, Chairperson, Department of Persian will act as Chief Proctor with immediate effect.

No. Reg. 6-17/11

(08-09-2011)

Iran Delegation visits GCU 

Iran wants its students to study in Pakistan and other Muslim countries but the ground situation is opposite. More than 30,000 Iranian are studying in India, however, there are less than one thousand students of Iran in Pakistan. These views were expressed by the members of Iranian delegation during their visit to the Government College University Lahore. The visit of delegation led by Fahim Research Institute, Iran Director Dr. Hoshang Dadashzadeh, was aimed at discussing the prospects of admission of Iranian students in GCU Lahore. The representatives of the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, GCU Deans, Distinguish Professor of Persian Prof. Zahir Ahmed Siddique and Director Academic Planning and External Link Ms Fouzia Shaheen were also present.

Talking to GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab, the delegation said that Iran wants to strengthen its ties with the Muslim countries and the best way of doing it is through the exchange of students. The Vice Chancellor showed interest in providing maximum facilities to the Iranian students if they come to study here. He said that GCU can also hold special English classes for Iranian students, if a good number of them get admission in GCU Lahore. The Vice Chancellor also detailed the delegation about the academic programmes being offered by GCU.

Dr. Hoshang Dadashzadeh said that there is general trend among Iranian students for studying in India, Russia and European countries which needs to be changed to preserve the culture of Iran. He said that a large of ministers in Iran including incumbent foreign minister had completed their education from India. 

Later, the delegation visited the GCU Persian Department.

(07-02-2011)

GCU HOLDS MEHFIL-E-QIRAT OF  IRANIAN GROUP 

The Islamic Studies and Persian Department jointly organised a Mehfil-e-Qirat in collaboration with the Iranian Consulate, Lahore. A noted Iranian group, Twashiq, recited the verses of Holy Quran at the Mehfil-e-Qirat, which was attended by a large number of students and teachers.  

(02-09-2010)

بشکریہ شعبہ فارسی

(06-05-2010)

PERSIAN DEPARTMENT GCU AND IRAN CULTURE CENTRE LAHORE JOINTLY ORGANIZES LAUNCHING CEREMONY OF DR. ZAHEER’s 21^st Book

The modern poetry of Iran is the subject of Prof. Dr Zaheer Ahmed Siddique’s 21^st book “Shair-e-Jadeed-e-Iran” (the modern poetry of Iran) which was launched at a graceful ceremony at the Fazl-e-Hussain Reading Room f the University. Dr Zaheer has translated the poems of 36 Iranian poets in his new book.

Addressing the ceremony, Dr. Abbas Famori Director General Iran Culture Centre said that Dr Zaheer’s work touches the hearts of the people, adding that it would play an important role in bridging the gap between the people of Pakistan and Iran.

GCU Vice Chancellor Dr Khalid Aftab laid a stress on making the educational and social relationships with Iran stronger. He said the book would help the people of Pakistan in understanding the emotions, literature and culture of Iranian people. He, however, emphasised on enhancing people-to-people contact with Iran.

Dr Syed Muhammad Akram Shah chairman department of Iqbaliyat and Prof. Dr.Moeen Nizami Chairman Persian department Punjab University Oriental College lauded the research work of Prof. Dr Zaheer Siddiqui.

(25-11-2009)

Persian Department Organizes Mehfil-e-Nazool-e-Quran

A group of Qaris” from Iranian city of Kundan recited the Holy Koran during a Mehfil-e-Nazool-e-Quran organized by the Department of Persian Language and Literature organized at Bokhari Auditorium. The members of the group included Qari  Muhammad Ali, Qari Ali Abbas, Qari Haider and Qari Ali. Chairperson Persian Department Dr Iqbal Saqib said that this is the Holy month of Ramadan which provide the opportunity to seek Allah‘s blessings. He highly appreciated the performance of the Iranian Qaries, who performed recitation of the Holy Quran in a befitting manner. He also thanked the Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore for his kind cooperation for holding the function in the month of Ramadan. Former Registrar GCU Dr. Zaheer Ahmed Siddiqi, Senior faculty members and a large number of students attended the event.

       (15-09-2009)

Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran Delegation visit GCU

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We are quality producer and we believe on quality education for which we are committed, The Vice Chancellor Government College University Lahore Prof. Khalid Aftab said. He was welcoming the four member of delegation led by Vice Chancellor of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran at Syndicate Room of the University.

The GCU Vice Chancellor said that there should be academic collaboration between Iranian and Pakistani Universities particularly with regards to exchange of teachers and students in different fields. He emphasized on establishing academic links with Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran in various fields such as Economics, Literature, Science and other fields. While mentioning the eminent personalities, Prof. Khalid Aftab said that successful people from all walks of life including Nobel Laureates Dr. Hargobind Khorana and Dr. Abdul Salam had their association with this premium institution. Prof. Khalid Aftab said Pakistan needed a good number of mathematicians and experts in various sectors of the national economy for its development. It was for this reason that the GCU has established the Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences in collaboration with the government, people and academicians interested in the promotion of mathematics among the students of Pakistan.

The Vice Chancellor of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran Dr. Ali Raza Ashori said that we want to promote the bilateral relation with GCU and for this purpose we will exchange the scholars and PhD students of various academic fields. The Iranian Vice Chancellor elaborated academic and research programmes of his university and urged to strengthen links with GCU in the field of Mathematics, Physics and English.

(16-01-2009)

NEW DIRECTOR KHANA-E-FARHANG, JAMHURI ISLAMI IRAN, LAHORE VISITS PERSIAN DEPARTMENT

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A two member delegation led by the Director General Khana-e-Farhang, Jamhuri Islami Iran, Lahore today visited the GCU Lahore and called on the Vice Chancellor Dr. Khalid Aftab in the Syndicate Room. During the meeting, the Vice Chancellor apprised the guests about the academic environment of the University and hoped for mutual interaction between the Iranian Scholars and GCU students in the realm of Persian Language and Literature in particular and in the other disciplines of studies in general. He said, we need to accomplish our tasks by following the course of enlightenment.
Dr. Khalid Aftab also hoped to sustain cooperation between Khana-e-Farhang, Jamhuri Islami Iran and GCU Lahore in future as well.

The Director General Khana-e-Farhang Nadir Baba thanked the
Vice Chancellor for his warm reception. He also hoped that Khana-e-Farhan would continue extending to support to the GCU Persian Department. He further said that he has felt pleasant moments since he is in Pakistan and added that the doors of Khana-e-Farhang Iran are always open for friends.

Former Director General Khana-e-Farhan Abdul Raza Abbasi said on the occasion that he enjoyed warm relations with the GC University Lahore and hoped that we need to promote Iran-Pakistan relations. He said that Iqbal was a great poet and we need to follow the thoughts of Allama Muhammad Iqbal.

Earlier, the delegation members visited the Persian Department where Chairperson the Persian Department
Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Saqib apprised the guests about the on going academic and research activities of the Department. Distinguished Professor Persian Department Prof. Dr. Zaheer Ahmed Siddiqi and Prof. Anwar Warraich were also present on the occasion.

(13-11-2008)

GCU ARRANGES Nazool -e-Quran MOOT : IRANI QARIS PERFORMS RECITATION OF HOLY QURAN

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The Department of Persian Language and Literature organized a Mehfil-e-Nazool-e-Quran in Bokhari Auditorium. A delegation from Iran performed recitation of Holy Quran. The delegates were Qari Mujataba, Qari Muhammad Gohri, Qari Mashallah and Qari Abdullah.

Director Iran Culture Center, Lahore Abdul Raza Abbasi was also present on the occasion.  Speaking on the occasion, he said that Holy month of Ramadan provides the opportunity to seek Allah’s blessings. He highly appreciated the performance of the Iranian delegation. He also thanked the Vice Chancellor GC University Lahore Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab for his kind cooperation for holding this function. Prof. Dr. Zaheer Ahmed Siddiqi, Chairperson Persian Department, faculty members and a large number of varsity students were present on the occasion.

(24-09-2008)

DR. ZAHEER AHMED SIDDIQI’s achievements eulogized

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We have decided to work at as splendid level as Dr. Abdus Salam did for the coming generation by ameliorating the academic standards and making the GCU ambiance more conducive for learning. Dr. Salam is a role model for Pakistani Physicist and Dr. Zaheer Ahmed Siddiqi is role model for the Ravians and omen of good luck for the institute. It was expressed by the Vice Chancellor GCU Lahore Dr. Khalid Aftab in his presidential address while paying rich tribute to Dr. Zaheer Ahmed Siddiqi distinguish professor and former registrar of the GCU in a ceremony organized by the staff of Persian department. Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab further said that his greatest achievement was establishing of Dr. Abdus Salam chair which symbolizes academic high point of his institution. He also said that administrative high profile work and excellent creativity hardy together but Dr. Zaheer Ahmed Siddiqi by writing 20 valuable books in Urdu and Persian have proved that creativity dose not  recognize any physical fatigue.

Dr. Zaheer Ahmed Siddiqi thanked the Vice Chancellor and said on this occasion that it was GCU’s creative environment which encouraged his creativity and research. He also described his 40 year long services at GCU Lahore and thanked for the affection and love that he found in his colleagues.

Earlier, Chairperson Department of Persian Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Saqib in his welcome address said that Dr. Siddiqi is a bright chapter of GCU history as his untiring services during the transitional phase of institution from GC Lahore to GCU Lahore a never forgettable. While talking about Dr. Zaheer’s achievements, he said, Dr. Zaheer Ahmed Siddiqi was declared the “Best Persian poet of the world” by the government of Iran in “Fajar International Festival 2006” whereas he was given the Best Persian Prose Writer of the world award   in the Farabi International Festival 2007. He also briefed about 20 books written by Dr. Siddiqi and thanked the guests.

Other participants of the ceremony included Dr. Khalid Hameed Sheikh, former Vice Chancellor Punjab University, faculty of Persian department Punjab University Oriental College Lahore, the deans, the registrar, academic and administrative heads of the GCU. The ceremony was followed by a lunch arranged by Persian department.

(17-04-2008)

GCU’S SYNDICATE APPOINTS DR. ZAHEER AHMED SIDDIQUI DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR

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The syndicate appointed Dr. Zaheer Ahmed Siddiqui the former Registrar, as Distinguished Professor recognition to his services in the discipline of Persian.

(21-02-2008)

IRAN'S ASSISTANT CULTURAL MINISTER VISITS GCU

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Jaffer Shamsian Assistant Minister of the Min­istry of Islamic Culture and Rela­tions, Islamic Republic of Iran visited the GCU and called on the Vice Chan­cellor Prof Dr Khalid Aftab. The Iranian minister was accompanied by Consul General of Consulate General of Iran, Lahore Iran Syed Kharazi and Director General Abdul Reza Abbasi.

Prof Dr Khalid Aftab Welcomed the Iranian minister at his office and offered to have cultural and academic faculty sharing programmes between the GCU and Iranian varsity. Jaffer Shamsian agreed on the proposal of the Vice Chancellor and said that GCU was an internationally recognized in­stitution and we would like to ex-tend our further cooperation with it in every academic sphere.

Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab invited Iranian Persian Language scholars and Physicists to come to GCU and render their cooperation to the varsity's Persian department and Center for Advanced Studies in Physics (CASP). The Iranian min­ister hoped to have more coordi­nation with GCU in future. The Iranians have made immense progress in the scientific field dur­ing the last three decades and we will be looking forward to have friendly relations with all the Muslim countries of the world", the Iranian Minister said and told that their country has very cordial re­lations with all its neighboring countries.

Later, the Iranian min­ister visited the Otaq-e-lran Shanasi of the Persian department, where he was ap­prised of the collection of Persian Literature placed there and the ef­forts underway for the promotion of Persian language at the GCU.

(09-02-2008)

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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad Siddiqui HONOURED IN IRAN

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Dr. Zaheer Ahmad Siddiqui was awarded the best writer of Persian language and literature at the 1st Farabi International Award held in Tehran, with the cooperation of the UNESCO and ISESCO. The award was bestowed upon Dr. Zaheer by the Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmed Nijad in a ceremony held at Tehran. He was also awarded Pak Rs. 400,000.

(31-01-08)

Prof. Dr. Zaheer Siddiqi to be awarded Farabi statue, cash award and a golden pen at Farabi Int’l Festival 2008

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Twenty two Iranian and 12 foreign works will be selected and awarded in the ceremony. These works focusing on Iranology, have been submitted from countries including Tajikistan, Pakistan, France, Jordan and Britain.

Prof. Dr. Zaheer Ahmed Siddiqi, a distinguished Professor of Persian and former registrar GC University Lahore will be awarded a commendation plaque, US $ 7,000 to 8,000 cash award, Farabi statue and a golden pen at the Farabi International Award Festival 2008. This award is being bestowed upon Prof. Dr. Zaheer Ahmad Siddiqi as recognition of his valuable research in his book titled “Ganjinat-ul-Ma’ ani” (Treasure of Ideas) which has been translated and published by Iranian’s government. Earlier, at the Fajr festival held in Iran last year. He was also declared the best Persian poet for the year 2007 and was awarded a cash prize of rupees 1,00,000 and gold coins for writing a poem on  “unity among muslims”.

Dr. Zaheer told that the Iranian Government has offered the GCU Lahore to acquire photocopy of seventy thousand manuscripts He also told that the GCU Lahore and the Kitab Khana Milli of Iran have already signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) in this connection.

The Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Khalid Aftab has felicitated Prof. Dr. Zaheer Ahmad Siddiqi for his great achievement of winning the award. He said Dr. Zaheer Siddiqi is an intellectual personality having wisdom, and academic prowess and his writings are of worth excellence. He further said that Dr. Zaheer Siddiqi’s work is an asset of the institution.

(23-01-2008)