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Posted on : 2021-07-27
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 Za... Read More

Posted on : 2021-07-26
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 A... Read More

Posted on : 2021-07-26
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.Sa... Read More

Posted on : 2021-07-25
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... Read More

Posted on : 2021-07-19
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... Read More

Posted on : 2021-07-15
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 fo... Read More

Posted on : 2021-07-15
GCU holds policy dialogue on youth leadership
A provincial level policy-dialogue was held here at the GC University Lahore among students, policy makers and academicians on the topic of "Youth Leadership on Campuses". The day-long dialogue, organized in collaboration with the Bargad Organization, discussed and identified the development challenges faced by young people in Pakistan and less participation of female students in the working of student societies on campuses. The young students gave their input to the stakeholders on how to increase ... Read More

Posted on : 2021-07-14
India conspiring to demolish 500 mosques in occupied Kashmir: Mushaal
Mushaal Hussein Mullick, the Chairperson of Peace and Culture Organisation and wife of jailed Kashmiri Hurriyat leader Muhammad Yasin Malik, has said that India is conspiring to demolish 500 mosques in the occupied Kashmir. These mosques have already been demarcated and there are plans to construct temples on the land of these mosques for the Hindus settlement in Jammu Kashmir, said Mushaal Mullick while addressing a seminar at the Government College University Lahore. The seminar was organised by the University's Kashmir Society (GCU... Read More

Posted on : 2021-07-13
GCU holds Youth Leadership Training
A two-day training workshop for intermediate students on "Youth Leadership and Civic Education" on Monday began at the Government College University Lahore in collaboration with Shaoor Foundation for Education and Awareness (SFEA). Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi chaired the inaugural session of the training workshop which was also addressed by Mr. Zahid Islam, the former President of FAFEN, and Mr. Raja Shoaib Akbar, the Director Programs of SFEA, as the key trainers.As many as 23 girls from University of Home Economics (UHE) and s... Read More

Posted on : 2021-07-12
GCU Selection Board recommends appointment of 18 Lecturers
The 80th Selection Board of Government College University Lahore has recommended the appointment of 18 lecturers in seven departments and promotions of 13 faculty and staff members of the university .Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Asghar Zaidi chaired the meetings of the Selection Board which were attended by subject experts, representatives of the Syndicate and other permanent members.The Selection Board recommended the appointment of lecturers in Chemistry, Microbiology, Botany, Economics, Geography, Computer Science, English Literature and Sociolo... Read More

Posted on : 2021-07-09
GCU faculty, staff donate Rs. 3.5m for University mosque
The Government College University Lahore faculty and staff on Friday initially donated Rs. 3.5 million as Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi opened fundraising for the construction of a grand mosque on the main campus.The fundraising campaign was started at a weekly Durs-e-Quran session where the university staff and faculty unanimously decided not only to construct the mosque but also made initial donations for the mosque.Vice-Chancellor Prof. Zaidi made the first donation, which was followed by donations announcement by Registrar Shaukat ... Read More

Posted on : 2021-07-08
GCU to hold entrance test for undergraduate admissions
The Government College University Lahore has announced opening undergraduate admissions in 27 disciplines from July 15, 2021 through an online portal i.e. www.gcuonline.pk. GCU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Asghar Zaidi said this year, the university would hold entrance tests for admissions to all disciplines, and only those students, who qualify the pre-admission test, would be called for the interviews.  According to the new merit policy, the entrance test shall carry a weightage of 40 percent, interviews 20 percent, intermediate ma... Read More

Posted on : 2021-07-07
GCU student wins gold medal in Wushu Championship
Aiman Butt, a student of Chemistry at the Government College University Lahore, has secured the Gold Medal at the All Pakistan Intervarsity WUSHU Championship organized by SBK Women’s University Balochistan, Quetta. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi congratulated Aiman Butt on her achievement, saying that sport is one of the great drivers of gender equality as it teaches female students teamwork, self-reliance and confidence. He pledged to provide maximum facilities to female sportsmen. GCU Director Sports Muhammad Waseem Akhtar ... Read More

Posted on : 2021-07-07
Naat, Qiraat contest held at GCU
The Hazrat Hassaan Bin Saabit (R.A.) Internal Naat and Qiraat Competition was held here at the Government College University Lahore under the auspices of its Debating Society. A large number of male and female students from different departments of the university participated in the contest. Main Muhamamd Talha Farooqi secured the first position in the Qiraat contest, while Muhamamd Ihsan and Hafiz Ali Akbar stood second and third. Zainab won the first position in Naat competition, while Mariaum and Ansar secured the second position. Ali Luaqma... Read More

Posted on : 2021-07-07
A seminar on Sufism in Punjabi literature was held at GC University Lahore
A seminar on Sufism in Punjabi literature was held here at the Government College University Lahore under the auspices of Punjabi Department. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi chaired the seminar which was addressed by eminent Punjabi scholar Dr. Shaista Nuzhat.In her keynote address, Dr. Nuzhat said that promotion of Sufism was necessarily important for peace and tolerance in the society. She spoke in detail about the importance of having institutions like GCU that focus on Islamic history and Sufi education besides social sciences and na... Read More

Posted on : 2021-06-25
Accord signed to establish Women Development Center at GCU
A memorandum of understanding was signed here on Thursday to establish the Women Development Centre (WDC) at the Government College University Lahore to raise awareness and provide facilities to women for career development, entrepreneurship, online education, and leadership.The centre would be established this year with a one-time grant from Women Development Department (WDD), Punjab.GCU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Asghar Zaidi and WDD, Punjab Secretary Ms Ambreen Raza signed the ten-point accord at a graceful ceremony at the University's Faiz Se... Read More

Posted on : 2021-06-23
GCU initiates research competition on challenges, opportunities in COVID-19 world
The Government College University Lahore has initiated a research competition on the theme of "Challenges and Opportunities in the COVID-19 World", and cash prizes would be awarded to the best three theses. The undergraduate students of eight academic departments would research on the theme from the perspective of their discipline. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Asghar Zaidi said "it is our prime responsibility to produce research that creates an impact beyond academia, and that can change the experien... Read More

Posted on : 2021-06-21
GCU Lahore gets Rs. 1.84 billion development projects
The federal and provincial governments have initiated four development projects worth Rs 1,840.75 million for the uplift of Government College University Lahore. Out of this highest ever development funds allocation for GCU, a budget of Rs. 410 million is allocated for the fiscal year 2021-22 only. The Federal Ministry of Planning and Development approved Rs. 1158 million for Phase-II of the GCU's New Campus. The other three projects are reflected in Punjab's Annual Development Program (ADP) 2021... Read More

Posted on : 2021-06-18
Seminar held on "Growth, Poverty Reduction and Food Security"
A panel discussion on "growth, poverty reduction and food security" was held here at the Government College University Lahore. Punjab Finance Minister Makhdum Hashim Jawan Bakht chaired the discussion held in light of the current provincial budget, two vice-chancellors Prof. Dr Sarfraz Khurshid, and Prof. Dr Rafu-i-Azam and Member Education P&D Khalid Sultan also participated in the debate. GCU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Asghar Zaidi moderated the panel discussion, saying that policymaking with... Read More

Posted on : 2021-06-17
GCU establishes Palestine Society to initiate youth movement
The Government College University Lahore on Wednesday established the Palestine Society to initiate a youth movement against human rights violations and atrocities of Israeli forces. The announcement to establish the Society was made by GCU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi while addressing a symposium on "human rights violations in Palestine and Kashmir" at the University's Bukhari Auditorium. Addressing the Symposium, Punjab Minister for Housing a... Read More