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Institute of Media and Communication Studies, GCU Lahore Celebrated Freshers’ Day with Enthusiasm
The Institute of Media and Communication Studies (IMCS), Government College University Lahore, in collaboration with the Young Journalists’ Society, celebrated Freshers’ Day with great enthusiasm to welcome the new batches of MS Media and Communication Studies, BS Media and Communication Studies, and BS Digital Communication and Media. The event brought together students and faculty in a vibrant atmosphere of joy and camaraderie.The celebration featured a keynote address by Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad titled “12 Lessons Learnt in Life,†a mindfulness session by Ms. Fariha Faisal, a student quiz ...
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GCU Syndicate waives fees for physically-challenged students, approves budget, new academic programs
The Syndicate of Government College University (GCU) Lahore has waived full tuition fees for physically challenged students, besides approving three new PhD, six MS/MPhil and five BS programs, including BS Computational Statistics and BS Criminology. In its 72nd meeting, chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Omer Chaudhry, the Syndicate also approved the university’s budget of nearly Rs. 3,250 million for 2025–26, along with enhanced support measures for students and employees.Members of the Punjab Assembly Ms Salma Butt and Mr Sultan Bajwa also attended the meeting, along with...
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GCU Lahore Hosts Photo Exhibition and Film Screening Marking 80th Anniversary of Chinese Victory
The Department of International Relations at Government College University (GCU) Lahore on Tuesday organized a special photo exhibition and film screening commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the restoration of Taiwan. Deputy Consul General of China in Lahore, Mr. Cao Ke, attended as the chief guest, while senior faculty members of the university, including Prof. Dr. Babar Aziz, Dr. Ahmad Raza Khan, and Dr. Fouzia Ghani, were also present.The Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Lahore ...
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GCU students clean sweep drama, music festivals
The Government College University Lahore Nazir Ahmad Music Society (GCU NAMS) lifted the Syed Wajid Ali Team Trophy at the All Pakistan Music Conference (APMC) and secured top positions in several categories.Vice Chancellor Prof. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry met the winning team and congratulated them on their outstanding performance, saying, “It is a great achievement for the Ravians. We have won the running team trophy numerous times—more than any other institution in the history of APMC.â€GCU student Hammad Ali won first position in folk music and received the Anees Raza Gold Medal, while Sy...
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GCU play highlights ignorance, silence surrounding cancer patients
A cancer awareness seminar for female students was held at Government College University Lahore (GCU), where speakers discussed the psychological and emotional challenges faced by breast cancer patients.The daylong seminar, organised by the GCU Disease Awareness and Prevention Society, featured a student play titled “Empty Chairâ€, which symbolically presented the consequences of ignorance and silence surrounding breast cancer and urged the audience to recognise the importance of awareness, empathy, and early medical intervention.Addressing the seminar, Ms Nosheen Qureshi, senior clinical p...
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Rebuilding Gaza`s universities a collective responsibility of global academia: GCU VC
High-level delegation of vice chancellors and senior representatives from leading universities of Gaza–Palestine visited Government College University Lahore today as part of their week-long tour to Pakistan, facilitated by OIC-COMSTECH.Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry and senior university officials warmly received the delegation, which included Prof. Ayman M. F. Sobh, Prof. Omar K.A. Melad, Prof. Salem A.I. Sabbah, Prof. Ibraheem A.M. Abu Rahma, Prof. Dervis Mustafa Oglu and Prof. Noha A.M. Nijim. During the visit, the Palestinian delegation met senior faculty of GCU, ...
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Awareness walk at GCU on World Statistics Day
An on-campus awareness walk was held at Government College University Lahore on the World Statistics Day to highlight the importance of data and analytical thinking for evidence-based decision-making. Students, faculty and researchers participated in the walk led by Prof. Dr. Babar Aziz, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.Prof. Inam ul Haq, senior visiting faculty and statistician, said the initiative aims to make students and researchers aware of the crucial role accurate data plays in national development and policymaking. Prof. Jamal Abdul Nasir, chairperson of the Department o...
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Panel discussions - poster competitions mark `COP in My City 2025` at GCU
The Sustainable Development Study Centre (SDSC) of Government College University (GCU) Lahore on Thursday hosted “COP in My City 2025†to encourage youth participation in climate action and sustainability.The one-day event, organised in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Punjab ahead of COP30 in Brazil in November 2025, opened with poster, photography, and 3D model competitions that drew 253 entries from institutions across four provinces, including 104 posters, 102 photographs, and 47 models.Speakers at the panel discussion on “Climate Crisis at Our Doorstep: G...
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GCU Lahore Holds Memorial Reference for Mrs Sonnu Rahman
Government College University (GCU) Lahore on Thursday has held a solemn memorial reference in the Bukhari Auditorium to honour the life and legacy of Mrs Sonnu Rahman (1926–2025) — a distinguished historian, educator, and the founding president of the Debating Society of Pakistan.Mrs Rahman, who passed away in August this year, was widely respected as one of the country’s most dedicated educators and among the earliest women to lead a national debating platform.The memorial reference was presided over by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry and attended by a large number of ...
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Punjab youth unite at GCU to voice climate action ahead of COP30
The Provincial Youth Climate Conclave 2025 was held at Government College University (GCU) Lahore on Wednesday to prepare youth for COP30, scheduled in Brazil in November 2025, and to encourage their participation in climate action, sustainability, and environmental policy.Speakers at the breakout sessions on Just Transition & Decarbonization, Climate Finance, and Loss and Damage Fund noted Pakistan’s vulnerability despite contributing less than 1% to global emissions, and called for climate justice, fair financing, and stronger international collaboration. Proposals discussed included l...
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More Rooms Added to Ruth Pfau Girls Hostel at GCU Lahore
The Government College University (GCU) Lahore has recently completed a new block at the Ruth Pfau Girls Hostel, increasing its accommodation capacity for female students.Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry said the new block adds 79 more seats, raising the total capacity of the hostel to 282 female residents.The hostel now includes 48 dormitories and 14 tri-seater rooms, along with a superintendent’s residence, dining hall, prayer area, visitor’s lounge, administrative offices, cafeteria, common room, and indoor and outdoor recreational facilities.To promote sustainability, t...
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Boxing Talent Hunt Begins at GCU with Trophy Unveiling
The Lahore Region Boxing Talent Hunt began at Government College University (GCU) Lahore with the unveiling of the trophy and an exciting exhibition bout. The initiative is being organized in collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme and the Higher Education Commission.Rizwan Anwar, Special Representative to the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, was the chief guest and met Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry. Additional Registrar Dr. Shoukat Ali, Chairman Sports Board Yasir Sultan, and Director Sports Muhammad Waseem Akhtar were also present on the occasion.Prof....
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GCU faculty among world`s top scientists
Several faculty members of Government College University (GCU) Lahore have been ranked among the world’s top two per cent scientists in the latest Stanford University–Elsevier citation database.For the 2025 listing, the recognised scholars include Prof Dr Ikram Ul Haq (SI), Distinguished National Professor at the Institute of Industrial Biotechnology; Dr Imran Hanif from the Department of Economics; Dr Iram Liaqat and Dr Saukat Ali from the Department of Zoology; Dr Ghulam Murtaza from the Centre for Advanced Studies in Physics (CASP); Dr Muhammad Noor from the Abdus Salam School of Mathem...
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Photo Exhibition `Wonders of Türkiye` Opens at GCU
A photo exhibition titled “Wonders of Türkiye†was put on display at Government College University (GCU) Lahore to celebrate Pakistan–Türkiye friendship. The event, organized in collaboration with the Yunus Emre Institute Turkish Cultural Center Lahore, was part of the Defence Day of Pakistan celebrations at the University.Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye in Lahore, H.E. Mehmet Eymen Şimşek, along with Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry and Senior journalist, Mr. Salman Ghani, inaugurated the exhibition. Featuring around 30 photographs, the display takes visit...
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GC University Lahore hosts Seerah Conference under Ashra Rehmatul-lil-Alamin (PBUH)
The Department of Arabic & Islamic Studies, GC University Lahore, organized a Seerah Conference under Ashra Rehmatul-lil-Alamin (PBUH) to commemorate the blessed birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The conference focused on the state’s role in promoting the constructive use of social media in the light of Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH).Ashra Rehmatul-lil-Alamin is being observed this year from the 1st to the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal to mark 1447 Hijri as the 1500th blessed birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW).In his opening remarks, GCU Arabic & Islamic Studies Department Ch...
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Azerbaijani Ambassador Visits GCU Lahore to Strengthen Academic and Cultural Ties
The Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov, on Thursday visited Government College University (GCU) Lahore. The ambassador was received by GCU’s administration, including Dean Prof. Dr. Babar Aziz, Chairperson of the Department of Urdu Prof. Dr. Saima Iram, Additional Registrar Dr. Shaukat Ali, Director of the Institute of Physics Dr. Nouman Sarwar Qureshi, Chairperson of the Department of Persian Prof. Dr. Babar Naseem Aasi, Director of the Shazli Center Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Naeem, Dr. Safeer Haider, and other faculty members.During the visit, Ambassador Farhadov toured the Aze...
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CERN team visits GCU Lahore for Pakistan Membership Review
A high-level task force from the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) visited Government College University (GCU) Lahore on Thursday as part of the Second Five-Year Review of Pakistan’s Associate Membership with CERN. Additional Registrar, Dr. Shaukat Ali and Director Institute of Physics (IOP), Prof. Dr. Muhammad Nouman Sarwar Qureshi, welcomed the guests.The delegation, comprising senior CERN officials, Ms. Charlotte L. Warakaulle, Director for International Relations; Prof. Joachim Mnich, Director for Research and Computing; Prof. Emmanuel Tsesmelis, Head of Relations AM Stat...
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Turkish Delegation Visits GCU Lahore
A delegation from Türkiye visited Government College University (GCU) Lahore, where Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry received the members and briefed them on the institution.The delegation was headed by Ramazan Şenol Ceyret, Director Youth Center, Ministry of Youth and Sports, Türkiye. University officials including Registrar Dr. Shoukat Ali, Director Intermediate Sadiq Awan, Controller of Examinations Shehzad Ahmed, Chief Librarian Muhammad Naeem, and In-charge International Relations Dr. Ahmad Raza Khan were also present.The delegation included 12 Turkish students, represe...
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GCU Student Participates in World University Games
Yasra Ayub, a BSCS student of Government College University Lahore, participated in the javelin throw competition at the FISU World University Games held in Germany.On the occasion, Yasra expressed gratitude to GCU and the Higher Education Commission for their support, which enabled her to compete at the national level.She also met with Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry and the Director Sports Muhammad Waseem Akhtar....
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GCU Lahore Celebrates 78th Independence Day with Flag Hoisting Ceremony
Government College University Lahore marked Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day with a solemn flag hoisting ceremony led by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Omer Chaudhry. The event drew a large gathering of faculty members, students, and administrative staff, reflecting the university’s patriotic spirit and commitment to national values.In his address, Prof. Dr. Chaudhry congratulated the nation and paid tribute to the martyrs and veterans whose sacrifices secured the country’s freedom. He emphasized that *“Pakistan Zindabadâ€* is not merely a slogan but a pledge to perform one’s du...
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