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HEC Chief, GCU Faculty discuss shifts in Higher Education, AI integration
The Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, visited Government College University (GCU) Lahore to meet with Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry and senior faculty members.The meeting focused the integration of advanced technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI), current academic trends, and the unique challenges facing public sector universities.During the discussion, the HEC Chairman emphasized the urgency of preparing both students and faculty for an AI-driven future. He noted that public institutions like GCU remain the primary choice ...
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GCU Scholar secures Rs9.97m HEC grant for Integrated Wastewater Treatment
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has awarded a research grant of Rs9.97 million to Dr. Muhammad Tariq Zahid, an Assistant Professor and environmental molecular biologist at Government College University (GCU) Lahore, for a project on Modern approaches for industrial wastewater treatment.The project, titled "Multi-Omics and Artificial Intelligence-Based Multidimensional Remediation for Industrial Wastewater," aims to address the escalating challenges of environmental pollution through a multidisciplinary lens. The initiative integrates biological, physical, chemical, and comput...
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GCU exhibits creative works of 30 intermediate students at Annual Art Show
From Islamic calligraphy to digital design and 3D sculptures, a wide variety of artwork by 30 young artists was put on display at Government College University (GCU) on Thursday for its Annual Art Exhibition 2026.Organised by the Aslam Minhas Fine Arts Society at the university’s Salaam Hall, the event provided a platform for first- and second-year FA Fine Arts students to present their work to the public.The exhibition was formally inaugurated by GCU Registrar Dr. Shaukat Ali. Director Intermediate Siddique Awan and Lecturer of the Fine Arts Department Ali Raza Peerzada were also present on t...
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Sehbai family donates Rs3m to GCU Endowment Fund
The Government College University Lahore Endowment Fund Trust has received a donation of Rs3 million from the Sehbai family to establish three permanent ‘Golden Scholarships’ aimed at supporting deserving students from low-income backgrounds.The endowment was formalized during a ceremony at the Vice Chancellor’s office, where Muneeza Umar presented the cheque to Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry. The event was attended by veteran actress Samina Ahmad, Registrar Dr. Shaukat Ali, Treasurer Muhammad Sarwar Khan, and Chairperson of the Urdu Department Prof. Dr. Saima Iram.The schola...
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GCU, PITB sign MoU for implementation of E-Filing and Office Automation System
The Government College University Lahore (GCU) and the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the implementation of an e-Filing and Office Automation System (EFOAS) at the university, aimed at digitizing administrative processes.The accord was signed by GCU Registrar Dr. Shaukat Ali and PITB Director Development & Procurement Mr. Ata-Ur-Rehman. The agreement seeks to modernize office procedures through the use of information and communication technologies, making administrative operations more efficient, faster, and more transparent.U...
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GCU holds panel discussion on geopolitics of Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan
The Government College University Lahore on Thursday hosted a panel discussion on the prevailing geopolitical situation in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan, bringing together journalists and strategic affairs experts to examine how ongoing regional tensions including strikes on Iran and its response could shape politics, security and the economy in the wider region.The panel featured Brig (r) Syed Ghazanfar Ali, a defence and strategic affairs analyst; Salman Ghani, a senior journalist and analyst, and Prof Dr Muqarrab Akbar, Director of the Peace and Counter-Extremism Research Centre at Bahaudd...
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GCU Lahore holds Kashmir seminar, awareness walk
Government College University Lahore organised a Kashmir seminar and an awareness walk under the auspices of its Kashmir Society to highlight the Kashmir issue and create awareness among students.The seminar was addressed by Prof. Dr. Fouzia Ghani, Chairperson, Department of Political Science; Dr. Ahmad Raza Khan, In-charge, Department of International Relations; Prof. Dr. Khawaja Zahid Aziz; and Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Anwar Mahmood Khan. Speakers discussed the historical, political and international dimensions of the issue and urged students to play an informed role in raising awareness at n...
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GCU announces week-long Basant celebrations
Government College University (GCU) Lahore has announced week-long Basant celebrations under “Basant Bahar Fest 2026”, featuring a series of organised cultural and student activities on campus.Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Omer Chaudhry welcomed the revival of Basant after years. He said it was now the shared responsibility of all stakeholders to make Basant safe so future generations could also celebrate it, adding that GCU was taking a leading role by hosting different events.“The fest would showcase student creativity through mural art, live painting and performances, alongside a food fe...
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GCU Lahore holds its first International Quran Conference
Government College University (GCU) Lahore’s Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies held its first International Quran Conference, titled “The Quran and Contemporary Challenges.” Around 140 scholars, researchers and teachers from Pakistan and abroad attended the conference and presented research papers in parallel academic sessions.Speakers discussed Quranic teachings in the context of contemporary social and moral issues, with emphasis on reflection, ethics and character building. University of Narowal Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq and GCU Distinguished Professor Dr. Khurshi...
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GCU hosts 19th International Conference on Frontiers in Physics (ICFP-2026)
Speakers at the 19th International Conference on Frontiers in Physics 2026 stressed that strong science needs strong institutions, and that no country can sustain economic progress without advancing knowledge, research and innovation.The three-day conference is organised by the Institute of Physics, Government College University Lahore, in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan, Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC), Pakistan Academy of Sciences and Forman Christian College University Lahore.The conference has drawn 295 contributed speakers and participants from ...
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GCU Lahore Student represents Pakistan at HPAIR 2026
Mr. Ali Raza Siddiqi, a second-year LLB student at Government College University (GCU) Lahore, has been selected for the Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) 2026, an international policy forum hosted at Harvard University.Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry received Siddiqi at his office and congratulated him on the achievement. He encouraged him to engage actively at the forum and represent the university’s academic values with professionalism. He said the university encourages students to connect classroom learning with real-world challenges through r...
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Dr Safdar A Malik donates Seventh Scholarship for GCU Students
Eminent radiologist and Old Ravian Prof. Dr. Safdar Ali Malik has sponsored his seventh scholarship for financially deserving students of the Government College University (GCU) Lahore by donating Rs1 million to the GCU Endowment Fund Trust (EFT).He handed over the cheque to Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry during a ceremony at the Vice Chancellor’s Office. Prof. Dr. Masood Akhtar, Vice Chancellor University of Baltistan, Skardu, and Prof. Dr. Khalid Manzoor Butt were also present on the occasion.Thanking Prof. Dr. Safdar Ali Malik, the vice chancellor said alumni-backed endo...
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GCU Lahore Holds First Faculty Sports Gala 2026
Government College University (GCU) Lahore has launched its first-ever Faculty Sports Gala 2026, aimed at promoting healthy activities among faculty members and strengthening teamwork across the university. The gala was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry, who formally opened the event through a draw ceremony.Speaking on the occasion, the Vice Chancellor said the Faculty Sports Gala is designed to encourage an active lifestyle among faculty members, build stronger collaboration, and foster a positive and pleasant academic environment.The sports gala features competi...
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GCU fine arts display spotlights child trauma after parental divorce
A three-day fine arts project display opened on Tuesday at Government College University (GCU) Lahore, bringing the psychological trauma faced by children after parental divorce and other pressing social issues into the spotlight. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry inaugurated the exhibition which features the creative work of 29 graduating students of the University’s Department of Fine Arts. A key highlight of the show is a social-issue thesis by Aamna Ali, a final-year BFA Painting student, created in a glass-on-glass mosaic format. The work narrates the emotional j...
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Festival cricket match: Old Ravians XI, VC XI share trophy after 206-all tie
A traditional festival cricket match was held at the Oval Ground of Government College University (GCU) Lahore on Wednesday, where Old Ravians XI and Vice Chancellor XI played out a high-scoring tie in the 20-over contest, resulting in the trophy being shared by both teams. The match, a decades-long winter-season tradition, was organised by the Old Ravians Union (ORU) in collaboration with the GCU Sports Board. It drew former Pakistan cricketers Saleem Malik, Mohammad Hafeez and Aamir Sohail, along with eminent alumni from different walks of life. International umpire Aleem Dar, actor Kha...
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GCU hosts Lahore Board Inter-Collegiate Badminton Championship 2026
Government College University (GCU) Lahore is hosting the Lahore Board’s Inter-Collegiate Sports Gala Badminton Championship 2026, with students from nine colleges taking part in the two-day competition. The championship was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry.Organised by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore, the opening ceremony was also attended by GCU Chairman Sports Board Yasir Sultan, Director Sports Muhammad Waseem Akhtar and BISE Lahore Director Sports Dr. Badar Mohy-ud-Din.Speaking on the occasion, the vice chancellor said the uni...
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GCU celebrates 163rd Founders` Day
The Government College University Lahore on Thursday commemorated its 163rd Founders’ Day, marking more than a century and a half of academic history since its establishment on January 1, 1864.A ceremony was held at the university’s Abdus Salam Hall, where Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry, along with senior faculty members, cut a cake and reflected on the institution’s historical legacy. He underscored the importance of preserving academic traditions while adapting to contemporary challenges.Addressing the gathering, the vice-chancellor extended greetings on the New Year and th...
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Consortium of Lahore Universities signs Framework to Revolutionize Academic Collaboration at the Conclusion of the Khawaja Khurshid Anwar Music Competition
The public and private sector universities of Lahore launched jointly laid the foundation of the Lahore Inter-University League with the aim of improving the quality of education and promoting student welfare. Under this initiative, it was decided to collaborate in various curricular and co-curricular activities. As the first event in this series, the “Khawaja Khurshid Anwar Music Competition” was organized at Government College University, Lahore in which male and female students from 17 universities participated, showcasing their talent in 15 different categories of vocal and instrumental mu...
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World Disability Day: Speakers highlight rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities
Speakers at a World Disability Day event at Government College University (GCU) Lahore stressed that access to education, appropriate training and social acceptance are essential to empowering persons with disabilities and enabling their full inclusion in mainstream society. The event, organised by GCU’s Al-Falah Society in collaboration with Almarah Foundation, was addressed by Additional IGP Training Punjab Mehboob Aslam Lilla, Chairperson Almarah Foundation Sophiya Warraich, Dr Khalid Jamil Akhtar, Mahnoor Lilla, anchorperson Zohaib Butt, Advisor Al-Falah Society Dr Muhammad Naeem Anwar, an...
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Pakistan English Conference 2025 opens at GCU Lahore
The three-day Pakistan English Conference 2025 (PEC 2025) on the theme “Reimagining English Studies in the Global South†opened at Government College University (GCU) Lahore on Wednesday. Hosted by the Institute of English Language and Literature, the conference brings together more than 250 paper presenters from over 50 universities across Pakistan.Vice Chancellor, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Prof. Dr. Nasir Jamal Khattak chaired the inaugural session of the conference, which was also addressed by Institute of English Language and Literature Director Prof. Dr Sajjad Ali Khan, Re...
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