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GCU hosts farewell for minority graduates - minister pledges scholarships
The Government College University (GCU) celebrated the academic journey of its graduating students from minority communities at a special farewell ceremony attended by Provincial Minister for Human Rights and Minority Affairs Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora and Vice Chancellor Prof Muhammad Omer Chaudhry.The 27 graduating students comprised 24 Christians, two Hindus, and one Sikh.Notable dignitaries, including Dr Majeed Abel of the Naulakha Church, Kinnaird College for Women Principal Prof Dr Iram Anjum, and Prof Dr Satwant Kaur, also attended the event, sharing words of encouragement as the graduat...
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GCU exhibition showcases campus through students` lens
The Photography Club of Government College University (GCU) organised an exhibition titled “Focus on GCU” at the Minhas Art Gallery on Thursday to highlight the historic institution's architectural and cultural heritage.Serving as the culmination of a recent university-wide photography competition, the exhibition celebrated the creative vision and artistic excellence of young Ravian photographers. The curated selection of images offered a comprehensive visual narrative of the university, reflecting the students' technical skills and deep connection with their alma mater.The displayed works cap...
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Deadlock in US-Iran talks could push oil past $120, trigger regional war
While lauding Pakistan's swift diplomacy in securing the ceasefire and bringing the United States and Iran to the negotiating table, speakers at a panel discussion warned that intense domestic political pressures in Washington and Tehran threaten to stall a final peace deal. A failure to reach an agreement, they cautioned, could ignite a broader regional conflagration and push global crude oil prices beyond $120 per barrel.The panel discussion, titled "Islamabad Talks: Bridging Divides Through Quiet Diplomacy," was hosted by the Old Ravians Union (ORU) at Government College University (GCU), L...
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Visualizing History - GCU Unveils Art Gallery with Muhammad Javed Retrospective
Government College University (GCU) Lahore has inaugurated its newly upgraded art gallery at its new campus with a solo retrospective exhibition by veteran artist Muhammad Javed titled “Contemplation of Experiences.”The exhibition features a collection of over 50 artworks that serve as a visual chronicle of the region’s evolving landscape. Mr. Javed’s work highlights Lahore’s historical heritage, shifting socio-economic realities, and local street life through detailed realism.Hosted by the university’s Institute of Global and Historical Studies, the event marks the first showcase at the facil...
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GCU announces admissions to 3000 intermediate seats
Government College University (GCU) has announced 3,000 seats for intermediate admissions, including an additional 300 seats specifically for pre-medical, pre-engineering, and ICS students at its Kala Shah Kaku (KSK) campus.Admissions are open in all groups, including pre-engineering, pre-medical, general science, computer science, commerce, and humanities, at the Main Campus in the morning and afternoon shifts.Director of Intermediate Studies Siddique Awan stated that the university will accept online applications until the April 30 deadline, and hard copies are not required. He clarified tha...
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GCU summit pushes for textile decarbonisation amid global crises
The global textile industry must urgently slash its carbon footprint and adopt circular economies, even as global conflicts threaten to sideline climate action, experts warned at a digital summit hosted by Government College University (GCU) Lahore.Marking World Earth Day, the "CO₂ Talks 2026 – Digital Summit" was jointly organised by GCU, the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), and the Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) to foster collective action on sustainability challenges in the apparel sector.GCU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry state...
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PU, LGS clinch titles at 30th GCU Parliamentary Debates
Lahore Grammar School (LGS) and Punjab University (PU) claimed the top titles as orators from educational institutions across Pakistan debated contemporary conflicts, politics, and economics at the 30th Government College University Parliamentary Debating Championship (GCUPD).The two-day national tournament hosted 61 teams from top educational institutions across Pakistan. As hosts, the GCU Debating Society did not compete for the trophies.In the English Open category, which featured 20 teams including LUMS, FCCU, and AIMC, LGS defeated the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) ...
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Seminar held at GC University on 75 years of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China
Highlighting the strategic evolution of the bilateral partnership, the Government College University (GCU) Lahore hosted a seminar on Tuesday to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations. Addressing the event, the newly appointed Chinese Consul General in Lahore, Sun Yan, characterized the bond as an "all-weather" alliance, specifically lauding Pakistan’s recent diplomatic efforts in facilitating a ceasefire and mediating peace in the Middle East.Consul General Sun Yan provided a progress report on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), noting that the flags...
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GCU sings MoUs with local pharmaceutical firms
The Government College University (GCU) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with leading local pharmaceutical and chemical companies to bridge the gap between academia and industry and enhance students' employability.The agreements were formalized during a ceremony held at the university on Thursday. GCU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry signed the documents alongside prominent industry executives, including Air Pharmaceuticals CEO Prof. Dr. Humayun Riaz, Awami Laboratories CEO Irfan Shahid, Hoover Pharmaceuticals CEO Mir Anjum Ishaq, and A.S. Enterprises Director Adv. ...
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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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