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Posted on : 2021-07-15
Ambassador briefs GCU students about scholarships in Indonesia
Speaking on the occasion his Excellency Mr. Adam Mulawarman Tugio said different Indonesian universities have been considered among the 200 best universities of the world. Pakistan and Indonesia are brotherly Islamic countries and there are vast opportunities for cooperation between the two in various fields, he added.  He pledged to act as a bridge between GCU and different reputed universities of Indonesia for academic and research collaboration.  The ambassador said China Pakistan Economic Corridor was good opportunity fo... Read More

Posted on : 2021-07-15
GCU holds policy dialogue on youth leadership
A provincial level policy-dialogue was held here at the GC University Lahore among students, policy makers and academicians on the topic of "Youth Leadership on Campuses". The day-long dialogue, organized in collaboration with the Bargad Organization, discussed and identified the development challenges faced by young people in Pakistan and less participation of female students in the working of student societies on campuses. The young students gave their input to the stakeholders on how to increase ... Read More

Posted on : 2021-07-14
India conspiring to demolish 500 mosques in occupied Kashmir: Mushaal
Mushaal Hussein Mullick, the Chairperson of Peace and Culture Organisation and wife of jailed Kashmiri Hurriyat leader Muhammad Yasin Malik, has said that India is conspiring to demolish 500 mosques in the occupied Kashmir. These mosques have already been demarcated and there are plans to construct temples on the land of these mosques for the Hindus settlement in Jammu Kashmir, said Mushaal Mullick while addressing a seminar at the Government College University Lahore. The seminar was organised by the University's Kashmir Society (GCU... Read More

Posted on : 2021-07-13
GCU holds Youth Leadership Training
A two-day training workshop for intermediate students on "Youth Leadership and Civic Education" on Monday began at the Government College University Lahore in collaboration with Shaoor Foundation for Education and Awareness (SFEA). Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi chaired the inaugural session of the training workshop which was also addressed by Mr. Zahid Islam, the former President of FAFEN, and Mr. Raja Shoaib Akbar, the Director Programs of SFEA, as the key trainers.As many as 23 girls from University of Home Economics (UHE) and s... Read More

Posted on : 2021-07-12
GCU Selection Board recommends appointment of 18 Lecturers
The 80th Selection Board of Government College University Lahore has recommended the appointment of 18 lecturers in seven departments and promotions of 13 faculty and staff members of the university .Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Asghar Zaidi chaired the meetings of the Selection Board which were attended by subject experts, representatives of the Syndicate and other permanent members.The Selection Board recommended the appointment of lecturers in Chemistry, Microbiology, Botany, Economics, Geography, Computer Science, English Literature and Sociolo... Read More

Posted on : 2021-07-09
GCU faculty, staff donate Rs. 3.5m for University mosque
The Government College University Lahore faculty and staff on Friday initially donated Rs. 3.5 million as Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi opened fundraising for the construction of a grand mosque on the main campus.The fundraising campaign was started at a weekly Durs-e-Quran session where the university staff and faculty unanimously decided not only to construct the mosque but also made initial donations for the mosque.Vice-Chancellor Prof. Zaidi made the first donation, which was followed by donations announcement by Registrar Shaukat ... Read More

Posted on : 2021-07-08
GCU to hold entrance test for undergraduate admissions
The Government College University Lahore has announced opening undergraduate admissions in 27 disciplines from July 15, 2021 through an online portal i.e. www.gcuonline.pk. GCU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Asghar Zaidi said this year, the university would hold entrance tests for admissions to all disciplines, and only those students, who qualify the pre-admission test, would be called for the interviews.  According to the new merit policy, the entrance test shall carry a weightage of 40 percent, interviews 20 percent, intermediate ma... Read More

Posted on : 2021-07-07
GCU student wins gold medal in Wushu Championship
Aiman Butt, a student of Chemistry at the Government College University Lahore, has secured the Gold Medal at the All Pakistan Intervarsity WUSHU Championship organized by SBK Women’s University Balochistan, Quetta. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi congratulated Aiman Butt on her achievement, saying that sport is one of the great drivers of gender equality as it teaches female students teamwork, self-reliance and confidence. He pledged to provide maximum facilities to female sportsmen. GCU Director Sports Muhammad Waseem Akhtar ... Read More

Posted on : 2021-07-07
Naat, Qiraat contest held at GCU
The Hazrat Hassaan Bin Saabit (R.A.) Internal Naat and Qiraat Competition was held here at the Government College University Lahore under the auspices of its Debating Society. A large number of male and female students from different departments of the university participated in the contest. Main Muhamamd Talha Farooqi secured the first position in the Qiraat contest, while Muhamamd Ihsan and Hafiz Ali Akbar stood second and third. Zainab won the first position in Naat competition, while Mariaum and Ansar secured the second position. Ali Luaqma... Read More

Posted on : 2021-07-07
A seminar on Sufism in Punjabi literature was held at GC University Lahore
A seminar on Sufism in Punjabi literature was held here at the Government College University Lahore under the auspices of Punjabi Department. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi chaired the seminar which was addressed by eminent Punjabi scholar Dr. Shaista Nuzhat.In her keynote address, Dr. Nuzhat said that promotion of Sufism was necessarily important for peace and tolerance in the society. She spoke in detail about the importance of having institutions like GCU that focus on Islamic history and Sufi education besides social sciences and na... Read More

Posted on : 2021-06-25
Accord signed to establish Women Development Center at GCU
A memorandum of understanding was signed here on Thursday to establish the Women Development Centre (WDC) at the Government College University Lahore to raise awareness and provide facilities to women for career development, entrepreneurship, online education, and leadership.The centre would be established this year with a one-time grant from Women Development Department (WDD), Punjab.GCU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Asghar Zaidi and WDD, Punjab Secretary Ms Ambreen Raza signed the ten-point accord at a graceful ceremony at the University's Faiz Se... Read More

Posted on : 2021-06-23
GCU initiates research competition on challenges, opportunities in COVID-19 world
The Government College University Lahore has initiated a research competition on the theme of "Challenges and Opportunities in the COVID-19 World", and cash prizes would be awarded to the best three theses. The undergraduate students of eight academic departments would research on the theme from the perspective of their discipline. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Asghar Zaidi said "it is our prime responsibility to produce research that creates an impact beyond academia, and that can change the experien... Read More

Posted on : 2021-06-21
GCU Lahore gets Rs. 1.84 billion development projects
The federal and provincial governments have initiated four development projects worth Rs 1,840.75 million for the uplift of Government College University Lahore. Out of this highest ever development funds allocation for GCU, a budget of Rs. 410 million is allocated for the fiscal year 2021-22 only. The Federal Ministry of Planning and Development approved Rs. 1158 million for Phase-II of the GCU's New Campus. The other three projects are reflected in Punjab's Annual Development Program (ADP) 2021... Read More

Posted on : 2021-06-18
Seminar held on "Growth, Poverty Reduction and Food Security"
A panel discussion on "growth, poverty reduction and food security" was held here at the Government College University Lahore. Punjab Finance Minister Makhdum Hashim Jawan Bakht chaired the discussion held in light of the current provincial budget, two vice-chancellors Prof. Dr Sarfraz Khurshid, and Prof. Dr Rafu-i-Azam and Member Education P&D Khalid Sultan also participated in the debate. GCU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Asghar Zaidi moderated the panel discussion, saying that policymaking with... Read More

Posted on : 2021-06-17
GCU establishes Palestine Society to initiate youth movement
The Government College University Lahore on Wednesday established the Palestine Society to initiate a youth movement against human rights violations and atrocities of Israeli forces. The announcement to establish the Society was made by GCU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi while addressing a symposium on "human rights violations in Palestine and Kashmir" at the University's Bukhari Auditorium. Addressing the Symposium, Punjab Minister for Housing a... Read More

Posted on : 2021-06-14
GCU, German University to exchange 10 students every year
The Government College University Lahore and University of Applied Sciences Neubrandenburg (UASN), Germany have agreed to exchange ten students every year, and no tuition fee would be charged from these students by the host university for the next five years. GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi and UASN Germany President Prof. Dr. Gred Teschke signed the memorandum of understanding online for faculty and student exchange, research collaboration and training of staff members. The online 16-... Read More

Posted on : 2021-06-10
GCU, MTA join hands for promotion, publication of Urdu Literature
The Government College University (GCU) Lahore and Majlis-e-Taraqqi-e-Adab (MTA) have inked a memorandum of understanding for joint publication of manuscripts and rare books for promotion of literature in the country. GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi and Majlis Tarraqi-e-Adab Director Mansoor Afaq signed the accord at a graceful ceremony at the MTA's office on Wednesday. Eminent journalist Sohail Warraich and GCU Persian Department Chairperson Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Shahid were also present. ... Read More

Posted on : 2021-06-09
Restrictions related to mask would be eased after vaccination: Governor
Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar has said that restrictions related to mask would be eased once a good number of the country's population is vaccinated. He was addressing the media during his visit to the special vaccination centre set up at the Government College University Lahore. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi was also present. The governor said that all teachers and students would be vaccinated for which special vaccination centres were being set up by the Health Departme... Read More

Posted on : 2021-06-07
Vaccination hesitancy threat to public health: GCU Vice Chancellor
Coronavirus vaccination is safe but unnecessary hesitancy exists in our people especially youth. This hesitancy is a threat to public health, and it needs to be addressed through effective commination strategies, said Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi, the Vice Chancellor of Government College University Lahore, on Saturday. He was addressing students at the second day of special Coronavirus Vaccination Centre set by the Health Department at the Government College University, Lahore. City Assistant Commis... Read More

Posted on : 2021-06-05
Coronavirus Vaccination Centre
A special Coronavirus Vaccination Centre was set up here at the Government College University Lahore under the auspices of District Health Department for the vaccination of the university's employees and students. Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor Prof. Asghar Zaidi hoped that the GCU Lahore would achieve the target of 100 percent vaccination of its employees by June 7, 2021. He said almost 2000 employees of GCU would be vaccinated at the camp besides students. Prof. Zaidi believed that t... Read More