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Posted on : 2026-02-11
GCU Lahore, Korea University ink deal for faculty, student exchange
Government College University Lahore and Korea University’s BK21 Four R&E Center for Korean Language and Literature have signed an agreement for cooperation to expand academic collaboration in teaching and research, including faculty and student exchanges, joint research initiatives and conferences.The agreement was signed by Hyung-Dae Lee, director of the BK21 Four R&E Center, and Dr Shaukat Ali, registrar of GCU Lahore. It outlines cooperation in the exchange of faculty, staff and researchers; student and visiting-scholar mobility; ... Read More

Posted on : 2026-02-11
GCU`s 125th annual sports conclude
Government College University (GCU) Lahore’s 125th annual sports came to an end on Tuesday with gymkhana finals and a closing ceremony attended by students, faculty members and Old Ravians in large numbers.Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Omer Chaudhry and Old Ravians Union President Athar Ismail attended the ceremony as chief guests. Speaking on the occasion, the vice-chancellor said the annual sports were an important part of the university’s traditions, and noted that faculty members had also participated actively this year.Prizes were d... Read More

Posted on : 2026-02-10
125th annual sports begins at GCU
The 125th annual sports of Government College University Lahore have commenced with a grand march past by contingents of academic departments at the Oval Ground. A contingent of physically challenged students also took part in the march. Yusra Ayub led the flag representation, carrying the national flag during the ceremony. Businessman Hamza Tariq Sufi, director of Sufi Group of Companies, was the chief guest. Old Ravian Union President Athar Ismail attended as guest of honour. Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Omer Chaudhry, Chai... Read More

Posted on : 2026-02-10
Faiz Week begins at GCU Lahore
A week-long series of literary and cultural competitions, the Faiz Week 2026, has begun at the Government College University, Lahore to celebrate the legacy of poet Faiz Ahmad Faiz at his alma mater.As part of the opening-day activities, the university hosted “Kalam-e-Faiz Musawir”, a painting competition inspired by Faiz’s poetry, at Salam Hall.  The competition brought together 22 participants, including 15 students from GCU Lahore and seven students from other institutions, including Beaconhouse National University, University of ... Read More

Posted on : 2026-02-03
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. Muhamma... Read More

Posted on : 2026-02-03
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 ... Read More

Posted on : 2026-02-02
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 ... Read More

Posted on : 2026-01-28
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 dra... Read More

Posted on : 2026-01-27
GCU Lahore Student represents Pakistan at Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (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 class... Read More

Posted on : 2026-01-23
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 ... Read More

Posted on : 2026-01-22
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 aca... Read More

Posted on : 2026-01-20
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-g... Read More

Posted on : 2026-01-14
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 ... Read More

Posted on : 2026-01-13
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.Speaki... Read More

Posted on : 2026-01-01
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 v... Read More

Posted on : 2025-12-15
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 i... Read More

Posted on : 2025-12-04
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 acce
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, ... Read More

Posted on : 2025-11-26
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 an... Read More

Posted on : 2025-11-24
GCU conference emphasizes global collaboration in mathematics
Eminent foreign mathematicians on Monday stressed the need for building research networks between the Global South and the West. They were addressing the Abdus Salam International Conference on Mathematical Sciences & Emerging Technologies (AS-ICMSET 2025) at Government College University (GCU) Lahore. The inaugural session of the conference featured presence of speakers from 15 countries.The three-day conference, organized by the Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences (ASSMS), aims to strengthen the culture of mathematical research in... Read More

Posted on : 2025-11-23
Global mathematics leaders gather at GCU for Abdus Salam conference
Eminent mathematicians from around the world, including presidents of international and European mathematical bodies, have arrived in Pakistan to attend the Abdus Salam International Conference on Mathematical Sciences & Emerging Technologies (AS-ICMSET-2025) at Government College University (GCU) Lahore.The three-day conference, hosted at the Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences (ASSMS) from November 24 to 26, brings together leading researchers and young scholars from 18 countries to discuss recent developments in pure and applied ... Read More