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GCU VC briefs Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar about LLB programme
Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, an eminent Old Ravian and the Chairman of Legal Education Committee of Pakistan Bar Council, on Saturday visited the Government College University Lahore. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi along with the senior faculty members briefed Mr. Tarar about the faculty and facilities set up for the Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal Law School of GCU Lahore.It is pertinent to mention here that the GCU Lahore this year for the first-time opened admissions to the five-year LLB programme. The last date to apply is September 17, 2021. Senator Tarar also inspected the lib...
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GCU to hold entrance tests from 28th
The Government College University Lahore has announced the schedule of its entrance tests for undergraduate admissions in 27 disciplines, clarifying that it wouldn’t be able to adopt the Higher Education Commission’s Undergraduate Studies Aptitude Test (USAT) for admissions this year.Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Asghar Zaidi said that GCU’s entrance tests for undergraduate admissions would take place in small groups from August 28 to September 1, 2021, to ensure strict implementation of SOPs for prevention against COVID19. He said specific date for the test of each department would be ...
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GCU to establish multidisciplinary Institute of Chemical Sciences
The Government College University Lahore is going to establish a modern Institute of Chemical Sciences which would initially offer Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) and BSc Chemical Engineering.Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Asghar Zaidi said that the Institute, approved by the University's Syndicate and Academic Council, will comprise of three departments: Chemistry, Pharmacy and Chemical Engineering."This modern institute would help meet the growing needs of research and quality human resource in different fields including medicines, affordable energy production and storage technologies, environmental...
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GCU celebrates Independence Day
The Government College University (GCU) Lahore on Saturday celebrated the Independence Day at a ceremony marked by colorful musical performances, and debating and quiz contests.Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar along with Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Asghar Zaidi and academic heads hoisted the national flag at the University’s Amphitheatre while students and staff were in attendance.Addressing the ceremony, the Punjab governor said that in our Independence Day celebrations, we should not forget our brothers and sisters of occupied Kashmir and Palestine. He said we need to forget our diffe...
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GCU celebrates National Minority Day
A seminar was held here on Tuesday at the Government College University Lahore on the eve of the National Minority Day to commemorate the contribution of minorities in the progress of Pakistan.Punjab Minister for Human Rights & Minority Affairs Ejaz Alam Augustine chaired the seminar which was also addressed by Member Punjab Assembly Ramesh Singh Arora and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi.In his address, Punjab Minister Mr Augustine said they all (minorities) are proud Pakistanis and celebrate August 14 with more zeal and zest than Minorities Day. However, he said, this day continued...
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PRCS donates handwashing stations to GCU
The Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), Punjab on Monday installed handwashing stations and hand sanitizers machines at the Government College University Lahore for students and faculty members.PRCS Punjab Chairman Justice (r) Sheikh Ahmed Farooq also handed over the sanitizers and antiseptic to Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi at a graceful ceremony on the university campus where the University’s senior faculty members were also present.Vice Chancellor Prof. Zaidi said there is a historical connection between PRCS and GCU; both the historical institutions have made valuable contribu...
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GCU Syndicate approves new initiatives and reforms
The 64th meeting of the Syndicate of Government College University Lahore was held here at the University’s Postgraduate Block, which approved new degree programmes including LLB (Hons), BFA (Painting), BS (Management Studies), MPhil (Disaster Management) and PhD (Geography).Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Asghar Zaidi chaired the meeting which was attended by around 15 honourable members. Eminent civil rights activist Hina Jilani and noted academician Prof. Sajida Haider Vandal attended the meeting online.Members of Punjab Assembly Ms Shawana Bashir and Mr Khurram Ijaz Chatta, Home Economics Unive...
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Webinar on Life under Occupation - The Misery at the Heart of the Conflict
A webinar on Life under Occupation: The Misery at the Heart of the Conflict was held here at the Government College University Lahore under the auspices of its Palestine Society.Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi chaired the webinar which was addressed by Mr. Refaat Alareer, who lives in Gaza and is the editor of “Gaza Writes Back,†a collection of short stories.In his key-note address, Mr. Alareer shed light upon the gravity of the situation in Palestine, saying that “it’s time to stand against the injustice happening over the land of Palestine; people around the world should put ...
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GCU confers honorary PhD upon humanitarian Anwaar Ahmad Khan
The Government College University Lahore on Wednesday conferred the honorary doctorate of philosophy (PhD) degree upon eminent philanthropist, dedicated social worker and compassionate humanitarian Mr. Anwaar Ahmad Khan for his thirty years meritorious services to the society. Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar chaired the special degree awarding ceremony at the Governor’s House Lahore where he along with Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi awarded the Honoris Causa Degree of Doctor of Philosophy to Mr. Anwaar A. Khan. The citation presented by Registrar Dr. Shaukhat Ali h...
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Workshop on aligning academic research with SDGs
A workshop on Aligning Academic Research with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was held here at the Government College University Lahore under the auspices of its Sustainable Development Study Centre (SDSC) and Environment Protection Society (EPS). Faculty members from different academic departments of GCU took part in the workshop.In his key note address on "SDGs and their relevance for older persons'", Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi emphasized on the importance of integration of SDGs in academic research. He said that all departments in GCU Lahore should streamline their research...
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GCU to start LLB (Hons) this year
The Government College University Lahore has announced establishing the Law Department this year to open admissions to the five-year LLB (Hons) in Fall 2021.Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zadi said that the five-year LLB (Hons) programme is very carefully designed under the valuable guidance of best legal minds including honorable former chief justice of Lahore High Court, Justice Mamoon Rashid Sheikh, and honorable sitting judges of the Lahore High Court including Justice Masud Abid Naqvi and Justice Jawad HassanProf. Zaidi said the vision is to establish Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Law School, wher...
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GCU announces establishing Media Studies Department
The Government College University Lahore has announced establishing the Department of Media and Communication Studies which will offer BS (Hons), MPhil and PhD degree programmes.Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi said that the University would open admissions to BS (Hons) Media and Communication Studies this year in Fall 2021. “GCU has been offering Mass Communication as a minor subject since 2002, and now realizing its significance, we ought to establish a complete Media and Communication Studies Department,†he said. “Media builds perceptions and shapes ideas. We are rep...
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GCU to hold Exams Online
The Government College University (GCU) has postponed its convocation besides shifting to the online mode of examination from August 5, 2021.Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Asghar Zaidi said the difficult but necessary decisions are taken as precautionary measures because the risk of COVID-19 is rising again. The Vice Chancellor urged students "we need to maintain social distancing & follow SOPs to help prevent the spread."Prof. Zaidi announced postponing the University’s 19th Convocation, saying that the convocation was expected to be attended by more than 2,200 Graduates besides parents, guest...
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VC requests Governor to approve allowance for GCU staff
Prof Dr Asghar Zaidi, the Vice Chancellor of Government College University Lahore, has requested Governor Punjab Chaudhry Sarwar to approve the disparity allowance 2021 for his university employees to reduce discrimination in salaries.In the letter, Vice Chancellor Prof. Zaidi wrote that “a structure of Unified Pay Scale was established in 1972 for all government servants. However, since 2009, disparities in salaries have occurred after various government establishments were allowed 100pc to 300pc of the basic pay as allowanceâ€. "This tax revision, coupled with inflation, has ha...
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GCU establishing Unit for Forgiveness Education and Practice
The Government College University Lahore Psychology Department is going to establish a Unit for Forgiveness Education and Practice. First of its kind in Pakistan, the Unit will offer a certificate course on "Forgiveness Psychology and Practice" and will function in collaboration with the International Institute of Forgiveness at Wisconsin. We will collaborate with Dr Robert Enright, founder of the International Forgiveness Institute in Wisconsin, who offers special focus on self-forgiveness as well as interpersonal forgiveness.Prof Dr Asghar Zaidi, Vice Chancellor of GCU, said: Forgiveness lib...
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GCU to establish Institute of History
The Government College University Lahore is going to establish the Institute of History which would offer graduate and postgraduate programs in History of Art, Archive Studies and History. Chairperson of the Academic Council, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Asghar Zaidi revealed on Sunday that the University's Academic Council recommended for approval the establishment of the Institute which would offer BS, MPhil and PhD degrees in the History of Art, and MPhil and PhD degree programmes along with a certificate course for professionals in Archive Studies.Prof. Zaidi believed that nations a...
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Academic Council approves reforms in GCU admission policy, accdamic programmes
The Academic Council of Government College University Lahore has approved major reforms in the university's admission process and structure of academic programmes.The Council approved a policy of entrance test and aptitude interview for admissions in undergraduate programmes of all disciplines except Physical Education and Fine Arts, where practical are necessary.Apart from the entrance test carrying a weight of 30%, and aptitude interview 20%, intermediate results will receive the weight of 40% and another 10% will be given to matriculation.Sample papers for the entrance tests and guidelines ...
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GCU adopts open-book examination system
The Academic Council of Government College University Lahore has unanimously approved the University's new examinations policy to be implemented in Fall 2021 for all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.This makes GCU the first public sector University of Pakistan to allow its teachers to conduct project-based and open-book exams.Prof Dr Asghar Zaidi, VC GCU, said: We have come to this policy after a lengthy consultative process. The COVID-19 experience provided us with an opportunity to review our learning methods. Over the last one and a half years, we conducted three exams which were o...
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Seminar on fighting corruption at GCU
A seminar on anti-corruption was held here at the Government College University Lahore under the auspices of National Accountability Bureau (NAB).Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi chaired the seminar which was addressed by NAB Director Syed Muhammad Hasnain Ahmed Shah. In his address, Syed Hasnain Shah said corruption is the biggest hurdle in the prosperity of Pakistan. He added that the accountability bureau doesn't take any pressure from government or any section of the society and it recovered around Rs. 500 billion of public money during the last three years. The NAB d...
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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 for Pakistan to enhance its exports. He said that In...
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