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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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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 Pakistan and foster international collaborations....
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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 mathematics and their relevance to emerging techno...
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Int`l school on algebraic geometry begins at GCU
Eminent mathematicians from Germany and Spain joined Pakistani scholars at the Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences (ASSMS), Government College University Lahore, as the four-day International School on Algebraic Geometry: New Trends in Computational Algebraic Geometry and its Applications (NTICAGAIA-2025) commenced here on Tuesday.A large number of researchers, faculty members and students from various institutions across Pakistan are participating in the event, which aims to strengthen research capacity, foster collaboration among global researchers and showcase recent developments in...
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GCU conference deliberates on AI, public health challenges
The 6th International Conference on Innovative Biological and Public Health Research began on Tuesday at Government College University Lahore to deliberate on emerging scientific developments and pressing public health challenges.The two-day conference, organised by the university’s Department of Zoology, features six international keynote speakers from the United Kingdom, China, Turkey, Hong Kong and Austria, alongside leading local experts.The inaugural session was attended by three vice chancellors, including Punjab University’s Prof Dr Muhammad Ali and King Edward Medical University’...
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Two-Day All Pakistan Literary Festival Concludes at GCU Lahore
The second two-day All Pakistan Literary Festival, organized by Majlis-e-Iqbal at Government College University Lahore in memory of renowned poet Nasir Kazmi, concluded with enthusiastic participation from students across the country. The festival received more than 300 literary submissions from various universities nationwide.The two-day event featured poetry competitions, bait bazi, academic sessions, workshops, panel discussions, a Punjabi theatre performance, a ghazal evening, a documentary screening, and the annual poetry symposium.On the first day, multiple competitions were held, along ...
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GCU hosts 45th All Pakistan Allama Iqbal Bilingual Declamation
A team from Allama Iqbal Medical College (AIMC), Lahore won the prestigious team trophy at the 45th All Pakistan Allama Iqbal Bilingual Declamation Contest, hosted by the Government College University (GCU) Lahore Debating Society (GCUDS).As many as 50 teams of orators from higher education institutions across Pakistan participated in the annual contest.Jazib Khan and Chaudhry Nalain Abbas from GCU Lahore concluded the event with their memorable speeches in English and Urdu, respectively. However, as per tradition, the host team did not contest for medals.Saif Ullah from AIMC Lahore was adjudg...
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