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Punjab governor administers oath to Old Ravians Union executive-committee
An oath-taking ceremony of the new executive committee of Old Ravians Union
(ORU) was held here on Sunday at Governor's House Lahore.
Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar administered oath to the
newly-elected committee while Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi was
also present.
DIG Security & Administration Special Branch Lahore Jahanzeb Nazir Khan
was sworn in as the new President of the union while Dr. Abdul Basit and
Advocate Syed Hussain Rizvi took oath for the posts of General Secretary
and Senior Vice President.
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GCU introduces a new student advisory system
The Government College University Lahore is going to introduce a new
student advisory system on the pattern of leading global universities to
ensure that informed academic advice is available all the time to every
student of the University.
As per the university new system, the University would assign an academic
advisor from faculty to each undergraduate and postgraduate student. Academic advisors will provide students with advice on academic careers,
scholarships, choice of subjects, and strategies to overcome problems
related to learning, said Vi...
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GCU accepts 235 to the last class of MA/MSc
The Government College University Lahore has admitted 235 students to the
last class of MA/MSc in nine disciplines including Chemistry, Mathematics,
English and Political Science.
A virtual orientation ceremony was held here on Friday for these newly
admitted scholars where Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi talked in
detail about the glorious traditions of the college (now university) since
its inception in 1864.
GCU faculty deans Prof. Dr. Ahmad Adan and Prof. Dr Raiz Ahmad were also
present. This is the last batch of MA/MSc programme...
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GCU to establish a grand library in its New Campus
The Government College University Lahore has planned to establish one of
Pakistan's largest libraries spread over 12.5 acres in its new campus
located at Kala Shah Kaku. The proposed state-of-the-art Library Complex
will have capacity of more than 12,000 readers in its five blocks.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi confirmed they have completed the
initial working on the PC-1 of the project with the input from the
university's library staff and Directorate of Planning and Development.
Modelled after the libraries in Cambridge UK and Singapo...
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An Old Ravian Mr. Danyal Barkat Syed, donated rupees one million to GCU-EFT
An alumni of Government College University Lahore has set a golden
example by initiating a perpetual scholarship, in the name of his
teacher, with a donation of rupees one million to the University's
Endowment Fund Trust (EFT).
An overseas Pakistani and Old Ravian, Mr. Danyal Barkat Syed, donated
rupees one million to GCU-EFT to initiate the Golden Scholarship in
memory of his mentor and teacher Muhammad Asghar, saying that he
wanted to say thank you to his teacher for making him capable of facing
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GCU Vice Chancellor awarded Tamgha-i-Imtiaz
Governor Punjab Ch Muhammad Sarwar on Tuesday conferred Tamgha-i-Imtiaz on Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi, the Vice Chancellor of Government
College University Lahore, for his meritorious contributions in the field
of research and education especially attributing to his innovative research
on population ageing.
Prof. Zaidi was awarded Tamgha-i-Imtiaz at a graceful ceremony at
Governor's House Lahore.
Working along the lines of the Human Development Index of Dr Mahbub ul Haq,
Prof. Zaidi developed two global indexes, namely Global AgeWatch Index and
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Old Ravian Dr. Farooq Ahmed donates Rs. 2M to GCU-EFT
Dr. Farooq Ahmed, an expatriate Old Ravian, has donated rupees two million
to the Government College University Lahore Endowment Fund Trust (GCU-EFT)
for the scholarships of deserving students.
Vice Chancellor, and Chairman GCU-EFT, Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi and GCU-EFT
Executive Committee President Mr. Iqbal Z. Ahmed expressed gratitude to Dr.
Farooq Ahmed, saying that the University would initiate two perpetual
golden scholarships from his generous donation. "Each golden scholarship
will cover university fee and hostel expenses of one student every y...
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GCU convocation postponed
The Government College University Lahore has postponed its Convocation
that's scheduled to be held on Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20,
2021.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi said that the Convocation is
postponed due to a prevailing situation of COVID-19 in Lahore. A new date
will be announced in due course of time.
Prof. Zaidi also announced that all scheduled examinations are postponed
immediately for at least two weeks.
These initiatives are taken as precautionary measures against any further
spread of Coronavirus, he sa...
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GCU holds seminar on role of women in male dominated society
A seminar on role of women in male dominated society was held here at the
GC University Lahore in connection with the Women's Day to discuss the
different stereotypes and challenges faced by females range from an
uncomfortable sense of being viewed as less rational, excessively sensitive
and less capable of performing certain activities, to the difficulty of
reconciling work with motherhood.
Eminent jurist Justice (r) Nasira Javed Iqbal, Lahore High Court judge
Hon'ble Justice Ms. Ayesha A. Malik, human rights advocate Ms. Anooshay
Shaigon addr...
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GCU candlelight vigil pays tribute to Ali Sadpara
A candlelight vigil was held here at the Government College University
Lahore to pay tribute to Pakistan's legendry mountain climber, Muhammad Ali
Sadpara, who lost his life during an expedition to summit the world's
second-highest peak, K2, in the winter season.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Asghar Zaidi also participated in the candle vigil
organized by the University's students from Gilgit Baltistan. Sajid Ali
Sadpara, the son of Ali Sadpar, also joined the candlelight vigil through a
video link.
A one minute silence was observed in the memor...
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40,000 plants donated to GCU
The Sophia Mahmood Ali Foundation has donated as many as 40,000 indigenous
plants to the Government College University Lahore Horticulture Society to
beautify the university's 370 acres new campus at Kala Shah Kaku.
The donation is made in the memory of Sophia alias Gulae, a beautiful girl
who loves plants and roses, but she unfortunately lost her life at the age
of 24. Dr. Ajaz and Mrs Shazia Ajaz, the Gulae's parents, made this
donation of plants to GCU.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi inaugurated the month-long mega
plantation dri...
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GCU celebrates Baloch Culture Day
The Baloch Culture Day was celebrated here at the Government College
University Lahore on Monday with zeal and fervor, as a large number of male
and female students wearing traditional Balochi dresses, turbans and
shalwar qameez and waistcoats paraded through the University's Bukhari
Lawns, performed folk dances and sang Balochi songs.
Vice Chancellor inaugurated the Baloch Culture Day event, appreciating the
enthusiasm of youth in removing misconceptions, protecting and promoting
awareness about their cultures, values and heritage. He said celebrat...
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GCU forms Girls Cricket Club
The Government College University Lahore has formed its first ever Girls
Cricket Club, and appointed two distinguished Ravians and international
cricket players Sidra Amin and Ayesha Zafar as coaches of its female
cricket team.
The announcement was made by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi at the
University's Annual Inter-Departmental sports where Sidra Amin and Ayesha
Zafar, our national women's cricket team players, were the Guest of Honors.
Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor Prof. Zaidi laid stress on
providing equal opportun...
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GCU establishes Tariq Farani Center for Music
The Government College University Lahore has established the Tariq Salman
Khan Farani Center for Music, besides erecting a portrait of the late music
teacher at the University's Bukhari Auditorium.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi along with eminent classical singer
Ustad Hamid Ali Khan inaugurated the center named after the music maestro,
the late Prof. Tariq Suleman Khan Farani, for his 50 years long illustrious
contributions for the promotion of music at GCU Lahore.
Musician-singer Jawad Ahamd and family members of Prof. Farani were als...
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GCU starts yoga classes for female students
The Government College University Lahore has initiated regular yoga classes
for its female students and faculty members. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr.
Asghar Zaidi inaugurated the yoga classes titled "Let's Get in Shape" organized by the University's Directorate of Sports in collaboration with
the Pakistan Yoga Council (PYC).
Speaking on the occasion, eminent psychologist and yoga instructor Muqadas
Riaz said that yoga is very crucial for young students as they suffer a lot
stress due to hectic academic routines, career challenges and uncertainty
about ...
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Pashtun Cultural Festival marked at GCU
Playing the traditional music instruments including rubab, wearing the
culture dresses, performing the traditional dance Attanr and peace walk - the students of Government College University Lahore on Thursday celebrated
the Pashtun Cultural Festival on the campus with enthusiasm.
The event was aimed at presenting the beautiful Pashtun Culture to external
world, and promoting social and cultural integration among students.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi inaugurated the festival which was
marked by traditional food stalls, drama and live music...
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President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Masood Khan visits GC University Lahore
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan while addressing
the students of Government College University Lahore has asked Pakistani
youth to excel in their fields, saying that a strong, united and
economically prosper Pakistan guarantees the independence of Kashmir.
He urged youth to develop the advance skills of communication and write
posts and blogs to expose the inhumanity and cruelty of Indian regime in
Kashmir. He said about twelve to fifteen boys under the age of 23 daily
were brutally martyred in the occupied valley.
"Toda...
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ANF holds leadership training for GCU students
The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) Academy, Punjab has organized a three-day
intense multi-sectoral leadership training for the students of Government
College University Lahore on the request of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr.
Asghar Zaidi.
Besides the members of the University's Anti-Narcotics Society, the
presidents of other leading societies including Debating Society and
Dramatics Club are also participating in this the training.
Addressing the training's inaugural session, emeritus consultant
psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Shakil Jehangir Malik explaine...
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GCU 120th Annual Sports concludes
Maliha Yousaf and Hadiqa wins the title of the university's Best
Female Athlete
The three-day 120th Annual Sports of the Government College
University Lahore on Saturday concluded with a colorful ceremony at the
university's Oval Ground marked by the Gymkhana events including Girls
Chatti Race, Cricket Ball Throw, Staff Children Race, Wheel Barrow Race,
Four legged Race, 60 Meter Race for special students and Sack Race.
About 8,000 students, teachers, staff members and Old Ravians participated
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GCU 120th Annual Sports begins
The three-day 120th Annual Sports of the Government College University
Lahore on Thursday began at a grand inaugural ceremony at the University's
New Oval, located at its New Campus in Kala Shah Kaku. About 8,000 students
of the University are participating in the annual sports including the
march past, athletics meet and gymkhana events.
The GCU athletes took oath that they would take part in annual games
abiding by the rules and in the true spirit of sportsmanship for the glory
of sports and the honour of their teams.
Eminent Old Ravian a...
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