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GCU students sweep BISE Lahore Board Exams with Seven Top Positions
Students of Government College University (GCU) swept the BISE Lahore Intermediate annual examinations, securing seven top positions and dominating both overall and group-wise standings.According to official board results, GCU candidates led the overall rankings. Syed Muhammad Mohi Ud Din clinched the overall first position across the Lahore board by scoring 1,158 marks out of 1,200, sharing the top slot with Mubashira of Government Degree College for Women, Islampura. Fellow GCU candidate Muhammad Ahmad Shoukat secured the overall second position with 1,157 marks, sharing the rank with Muhamm...
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GCU Dramatics Club Revives Classical Tragedy with Rustom-o-Sohrab
Reviving classical tragedy in a theatrical landscape currently dominated by light commercial comedy, the Government College Dramatic Club (GCDC) this year staged Agha Hashar Kashmiri’s Rustom-o-Sohrab.This is the 135th Annual Play of GCU Dramatics, a club with a rich historic legacy. Formally established around 1890, it began by staging selections from Shakespeare and has since nurtured generations of eminent actors, playwrights, and literary stalwarts who have shaped South Asian theatre and television.Rustom-o-Sohrab, running at the university's Bukhari Auditorium, represents a fearless commi...
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GCU student conquers 1,100km run to Skardu in 21 days
Faizan Ahmed Faiz, a student of Government College University (GCU) Lahore, has completed a 1,100-kilometer run from Lahore to Skardu. The monumental athletic feat, completed in 21 days, was aimed at promoting a drug-free lifestyle among youth and paying tribute to the martyrs of Pakistan’s Armed Forces.Upon reaching Gilgit-Baltistan, Faizan was accorded an unprecedented welcome in Skardu as large crowds of local residents gathered at the finish line and lifted the young athlete on their shoulders in celebration. He was formally received by Deputy Commissioner Skardu Hamza Murad, GCU Vice Chan...
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Student from China, 9 from Sri Lanka graduated from GCU
A student from China and nine from Sri Lanka graduated from Government College University (GCU) Lahore, where a special ceremony was held on the main campus to confer degrees on the international students.Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry awarded the degrees, highlighting the university's commitment to inclusive, accessible, and high-quality global education. The nine Sri Lankan graduates earned Bachelor of Science degrees across key disciplines, including Microbiology, Chemistry, and Computer Science, while the Chinese scholar was awarded a Master of Science (MS) in Entrepreneu...
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GCU HMC summits Manshi top in two-day trek
The Hiking and Mountaineering Club (HMC) of Government College University (GCU) Lahore completed a two-day expedition to Manshi Top and Sajjikot Waterfall. The 28-member delegation undertook the trek to promote physical fitness, team leadership, and eco-awareness.The group traveled from Lahore through Balakot and Paras, summiting Manshi Top in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Sharan Forest, followed by a scenic visit to the Sajjikot Waterfall in Havelian.Established during the 1961-62 academic session, the HMC holds a prestige designation among GCU's student societies. The club organizes regular excursion...
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GCU, Canadian university sign accord for student exchange, research
The Government College University (GCU) Lahore and the University of Regina (UoR), Canada, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Student Exchange Program Agreement (SEPA) to strengthen academic ties, joint research, and student mobility.The agreement was signed by GCU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Omer Chaudhry and UoR Associate Vice-President (International) Haroon Chaudhry at a ceremony held at the GCU Main Campus on Friday.Under the SEPA, both institutions will offer exchange opportunities for up to three undergraduate student semester units each academic year. To qualify f...
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Old Ravians Union holds Mushaira at GCU
The Old Ravians Union (ORU) organized a poetic symposium (Mushaira) at Government College University. The event was presided over by prominent poet Iftikhar Arif.The symposium began with the traditional lighting of a candle. It was attended by GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry, ORU President Athar Ismail, and a large number of university alumni.Poets from across the country participated in the event. The participating poets included Ambreen Salahuddin, Seemab Zafar, Mubashir Saeed, Shaheen Abbas, Idrees Babar, Ghulam Farid, Hameeda Shaheen, Dr. Zia-ul-Hassan, Rakhshanda Nave...
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Defence Day Anthem `Manzil Pakistan` spotlights GCU Campus, Alumni Talent
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has released its official anthem for Defence and Martyrs’ Day 2026, titled ‘Manzil Pakistan’, prominently featuring the historic Government College University (GCU) campus and the creative contributions of its alumni.The musical tribute, performed by a distinguished trio of singers, centres on the themes of Rast (the path) and Manzil (the destination). The song honours the sacrifices of the armed forces and celebrates the collective resolve of the Pakistani nation in overcoming challenges. It emphasises the unbreakable bond between the military and th...
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Ahsan Iqbal Visits GCU Lahore Kala Shah Kaku Campus to Review Infrastructure Progress
Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal visited the new campus of Government College University (GCU) Lahore at Kala Shah Kaku to review ongoing infrastructural development and the expansion of academic activities.During the visit, the minister was given a comprehensive briefing by the Vice Chancellor Prof. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry regarding the campus’s progress, future development phases, and the strategic alignment of its academic programs with national needs.Addressing the faculty and administration, the federal minister declared that the future of nat...
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BISE Lahore Topper Muhammad Ayan Achieves Childhood Dream of GCU Admission
"Consistency and Respect are Stepping Stones to Success": Muhammad Ayan"Consistency, hard work, and respecting your parents and teachers are the true keys to success. Allah grants monumental success through small, dedicated steps."With this inspiring message, BISE Lahore high-achiever Muhammad Ayan celebrated securing the coveted number one spot on the first merit list for Government College University (GCU) Lahore’s ICS program.Attributing his outstanding results to the Almighty Allah, Ayan called his parents his "heroes" who supported him through every up and down. He also praised his teache...
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Female faculty, students host Mehfil Guldasta-e-Naat at GCU
The female faculty, students and staff of GC University Lahore organized a "Mehfil Guldasta-e-Naat Ba-Huzoor Sarwar-e-Kainat (PBUH)" for women on campus, observed with deep reverence, spiritual devotion, and decorum. Vice Chancellor of Government College Women University Sialkot, Prof Dr Shazia Bashir, also attended.Addressing the gathering, Prof Bashir highlighted the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) as a complete guide for humanity, emphasizing that the Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH) offers a timeless model of moral character, justice, tolerance, and social harmony.The female faculty als...
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BISE Lahore Position Holder Onkar Singh Achieves Lifelong Dream of GCU Admission
Targets are Meant to be Broken, Just Need Focus, Honest Effort: Onkar Singh"Targets are meant to be broken. If the top score was 1192 marks this time, it can be 1195 or even higher next time. You can achieve greater numbers if you put in honest effort and keep your goal in sight through all circumstances."This was stated by Onkar Singh, a brilliant student from the Sikh community who recently secured second position in the BISE Lahore examinations with an outstanding 1189 marks, as he celebrated his admission to Government College University (GCU) Lahore among its newest batch of Intermediate ...
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GCU student embarks on 1,100-km run to Skardu for national record
Faizan dedicates run to armed forces, martyrs and drug-free youth campaignFaizan Ahmed Faiz, a third-semester Psychology student at Government College University (GCU) Lahore, on Friday morning flagged off a staggering 1,100-kilometer run to Skardu, starting from the historic Clock Tower of the university.The GCU athlete has dedicated his endeavor to Pakistan’s security forces and the nation’s martyrs. Through his campaign, he also hopes to broadcast a powerful anti-drug message to the country’s youth.Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry, members of the sports directorate, police a...
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Flag Hoisting Ceremony Held at Government College University Lahore on Independence Day
A flag-hoisting ceremony was held at Government College University Lahore (GCU Lahore) to mark Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhary, renowned journalist Salman Ghani, faculty members, students, and administrative and academic heads attended the ceremony.Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhary hoisted the national flag along with Salman Ghani and senior university officials.Addressing the ceremony, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhary congratulated the faculty, students, and staff on Independence Day. He said that greater attention and resou...
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Late GCU Physicist's Family endows Rs14m for Scholarships
The family of the late Prof. Faizan-ul-Haq, a distinguished physicist and an unsung hero of Pakistan's nuclear programme, has donated Rs14 million to establish 14 golden scholarships at Government College University (GCU) Lahore.According to details, the endowment will fund 14 scholarships, worth Rs1 million each, for BS and MPhil students at the university’s Centre for Advanced Studies in Physics (CASP) and Department of Economics. The scholarships were sponsored by Mr. Rizwan-ul-Haque Rana and his family to honour his brother, Prof. Faizan-ul-Haq, who devoted his 60-year career to teaching a...
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Millat Tractors chairman donates machinery to GCU
Millat Tractors Limited Chairman Sikandar Mustafa Khan has donated two brand-new tractors to his alma mater, Government College University (GCU) Lahore.The donation was made in response to a formal request by GCU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Omer Chaudhry. The heavy machinery is especially required to facilitate landscaping, agricultural upkeep, and ongoing development work at the university's expansive new 370-acre campus situated at Kala Shah Kaku.The two new tractors were officially handed over to the university administration today at the main campus.Mr. Khan maintains an active associ...
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GCU launches First Public University Internship Program
The Government College University (GCU) Lahore has launched its first-ever summer internship program, opening more than 100 on-campus training slots for undergraduate students nationwide.The move makes GCU the first public sector university in Pakistan to offer a large-scale institutional internship framework for BS students.Vice Chancellor Prof. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry stated that the initiative is designed to integrate talented youth directly into the university's governance, research, and administrative operations. He emphasized that the program sets a new benchmark in higher education by de...
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GCU opens admissions to 120 degree programs
The Government College University (GCU) Lahore has opened Fall 2026 admission cycle, offering seats in 120 academic programs across its undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral faculties. The deadline for the submission of online applications is July 3, 2026.The academic offerings for this cycle comprise 63 undergraduate (BS) programs, 41 postgraduate (MS/MPhil) programs, and 16 doctoral (PhD) research tracks. According to university officials, the admissions span both the historic Main Campus and the Kala Shah Kaku (KSK) Campus.As part of its academic expansion, the university has introduced...
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GCU hosts youth hackathon to tackle social challenges through mathematics
To address pressing societal challenges through mathematical modelling and data-driven approaches, the Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences (ASSMS) at Government College University (GCU) Lahore inaugurated a two-day national youth hackathon on Saturday.The 'IMM–ASSMS Youth Hackathon 2026', funded by the Elsevier Mathematical Sciences Sponsorship Fund, has drawn extraordinary national interest. From a pool of over 2,100 applicants nationwide, only 42 undergraduate students were shortlisted, reflecting a highly competitive acceptance rate of approximately two per cent.The selected partici...
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GCU fine arts exhibition highlights tech integration, commercial viability
Student projects focusing on digital solutions and the commercial viability of art took centre stage at the Government College University (GCU) BFA Graphic Design and Painting Degree Show 2026 on Thursday.The exhibition, held at the university’s Bokhari Auditorium, was inaugurated by GCU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Omer Chaudhary and featured works exploring contemporary branding, social awareness, and heritage conservation.Prominent exhibits included a privacy awareness campaign, a tactile texture book for children, brand identity campaigns, and advertising concepts aimed at reviving the...
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