Prof Dr Asghar Zaidi
@zaidia
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I am thankful to my students
@gcuniversitylhr
and all those who stand proud in backing me!
Here are the views of our Vice Chancellor, Prof Dr Syed Asghar Zaidi
@zaidia
regarding today’s event “Orientation Drive for Youth: Taleem Aur Hunar Sath Sath”, organised by
@PITB
….
#LongLiveGCU
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We
@gcuniversitylhr
establish Arshad Sharif Institute of Journalism, offering specialised studies on investigative journalism & ethics, a hub of research & innovation for journalism in Pakistan. An endowment fund is set up for the new building of this Institute in the New Campus.
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~ First ever woman to lead GCU’s Political Science Department ~
History in the making
@gcuniversitylhr
as Dr. Fouzia Ghani became the first woman to lead the Dept in 50+ years of its existence.
Warm welcome from students speaks volumes about their support for our decision.
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Australian High Commission
@AusHCPak
Katherine Twomey visited
@gcuniversitylhr
to discuss various research and cooperation opportunities. Later, the delegation inspected the on-campus groundwater replenishment project launched by GCU Lahore in collaboration with WWF-Pakistan.
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Eminent old Ravian, Syed Babar Ali, was a guest speaker at Harvard University,
@harvard
alongside Amartya Sen, Nobel laureate.The session ‘From British to Modern South Asia’, highlighted the importance of the 75 years of freedom.
Read the article for more.
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~ Meet & Greet session with our cricket stars
@gcuniversitylhr
~
Glad to welcome
@iShaheenAfridi
@HarisRauf14
@FakharZamanLive
TODAY on campus. We're grateful to
@lahoreqalandars
& its CEO Atif Rana
@atifnaeemrana
& for this event, also on importance of healthy diet in sports.
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اللہ کے حکم سے کل بروز جمعتہ المبارک یونیورسٹی میں جامعہ مسجد کی تعمیر کا آغاز کر دیا گیا ہے۔
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We host
@gcuniversitylhr
former PM of Pakistan, Imran Khan
@ImranKhanPTI
as the Chief Guest of the drive aligning formal education with upskilling of our graduates:’Taleem aur Hunar Saath Saath’, in collaboration with
@PITB_Official
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Dear GCU community (faculty, staff, students and Old Ravians)
Yesterday, 23rd October 2023, marked the conclusion of my four years tenure as the Vice Chancellor at Government College University, Lahore
@gcuniversitylhr
I am honoured to have served my alma mater and take its
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The GCU’s Lifetime Achievement Award will be handed over to Ramiz Raja
@iramizraja
on Tuesday 10th January
@gcuniversitylhr
All Ravians welcome.
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With deepest sorrow I bear the news that our mentor, one of the greatest artists and orator, and proud recipient of GCU’s LifeTime Achievement Award, Mr Zia Mohyeddin passed away this morning at 6.15 am. We offer heartfelt condolences to all his family & friends.
@gcuniversitylhr
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Feeling immensely proud (and humbled).
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Winter vacations
@gcuniversitylhr
have been extended for another week, as per the notification of the HED. Now the classes/examinations will take place from 9th Jan 2023 onwards. The new schedule of the examinations and the classes will be issued ASAP.
Without exceptions, the winter vacations
@gcuniversitylhr
will finish on 1st Jan 2023 as previously announced. Further, the examinations announced to be taken from 2nd Jan onwards will take place as scheduled. Contact your department for details.
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We’re happy to take forward
@gcuniversitylhr
the initiative of
@PITB_Official
in aligning our academic education with the skills upgrading of our graduates as required by the industry.We aim to learn from good practices of world’s top universities, e.g. University College London.
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Great progress being made in the construction of the new hostel for girls
@gcuniversitylhr
We hope and pray that the new hostel for girls will be ready by our time of our admissions in Fall 2023.
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I’m proud that our student society Hifz-e-Rizq
@gcuniversitylhr
will arrange the Iftar Dastarkhwan every day during the month of Ramadan 2023.
To appreciate the efforts of our students, I and my wife will join the team Hifz-e-Rizq and volunteers and render our services as
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Governor of the Punjab, our Chancellor,
@ChMSarwar
will award me Tamgha-i-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan’s highest civil awards, 23 March 2021.
The Tamgha is conferred upon by the President
@ArifAlvi
for my contributions in the field of research and education
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We will InshaAllah be at the forefront of initiating reforms for the betterment of our students, and this includes reinitiating a reformed model of the Students Union at the University level.
وزیر اعلی پنجاب چودھری پرویزالٰہی اور سابق وفاقی وزیر مونس الٰہی سے وائس چانسلر گورنمنٹ کالج یونیورسٹی لاہور ڈاکٹر اصغر زیدی کی ملاقات: صوبے میں اعلی تعلیم کے فروغ کے حوالے سے تبادلہ خیال
وزیر اعلی کی ہائیر ایجوکیشن کے فروغ کے لئے جامع پلان بنانے کی ہدایت
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We are so proud that our students of
@Hifz_e_Rizq
organise the Iftar dinner everyday for guests
@gcuniversitylhr
with the collaboration of
@Rizq_Sharefood
.
May Allah grant them all success and happiness for this great deed!
جی سی یونیورسٹی لاہور کے طلباء روزانہ یونیورسٹی میں
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جی سی یو میں شعبہ زراعت کے قیام کا اعلان ۔
گورنمنٹ کالج یونیورسٹی لاہور کے نیوکیمپس میں غذائی تحفظ کے فروغ کیلئے نئے شعبہ زراعت کا قیام ،جس کا مقصد پاکستان میں زرعی شعبے میں جدت لانا ہے۔ جی سی یو شعبہ زراعت ایگرانومی، ہارٹیکلچر، سوئل سائنس، پلانٹ بریڈنگ اینڈ جینیٹکس، پلانٹ
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Celebrating the Independence Day of Gilgit-Baltistan
@gcuniversitylhr
- Here are highlights - people of Gilgit-Baltistan are as beautiful as the land itself; they are honest, literate and hard working. Soon GCU will establish its campus in the area.
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~~ News Alert ~~
For security concerns, all classes tomorrow (Wed, March 15) will shift to online mode
@gcuniversitylhr
All exams due tomorrow will be delayed for 1 day, to take place on-campus day after tomorrow. No GCU transport tomorrow. Interviews for medals to shift to
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We are setting-up Archives
@GculHistory
which comprises published, unpublished, public, official, and private records since 1602. Soon our Archives Department will initiate digitalization and the digital record will be freely accessible online.
@gcuniversitylhr
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Congratulations to
@iramizraja
, being the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award
@gcuniversitylhr
As an int’l cricketer, administrator & commentator, he has made a significant impact on the world of cricket. We're proud to honour him as one of our distinguished old Ravians.
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ڈھونڈو گے اگر ملکوں ملکوں
ملنے کے نہیں نایاب ہیں ہم
Zia Mohyeddin was the voice of many of us in Pakistan; & only recently we had the honour of hosting him as the Chief Guest at the ORU Dinner. He narrated in his usual style cherished memories of his days at
@gcuniversitylhr
👇
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Our new Chancellor, Omer Sarfraz Cheema, will visit GCU tomorrow, at 11am. One of his great distinctions is that he was a student
@gcuniversitylhr
1984-1988, studying FSc Pre-Engineering & then BA with Math, Stat and Economics. We look forward to welcoming him at his alma mater.
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We’re very proud to announce start of two new Departments
@gcuniversitylhr
namely: International Relations and Electronics. Congratulations 🎉
We will induct students, already during Fall 2022. Onwards and upwards we move in this exceptional era for GCU.
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The Libraries
@gcuniversitylhr
shall remain open during the Winter Vacation next week, from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday
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Welcomed Shoaib Akhtar
@gcuniversitylhr
today.
@shoaib100mph
is the pride of our nation, as a cricketer. Nicknamed as the "Rawalpindi Express", he was the 1st bowler to record bowling at 100 miles/hour. We’re proud of his achievements; he promised to advise our Ravian cricketers.
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I’m very pleased that Dr Babar Aziz
@AzizGCU
will be our Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and Arts. He is a richly deserving colleague and he will be an asset for GCU
@gcuniversitylhr
for many years to come. Congratulations 🎉
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کوہلو دھماکہ میں شہید ہونے والے اولڈ راوین کیپٹن فہد کی فيملی کو ھمارا اظہارِافسوس۔
اللہ پاک شہید کے درجات بلند فرمائے۔ آمین
@gcuniversitylhr
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GCU shifts to online classes during Ramadan, in providing a relief from the Summer heat during the fasting period & in pursuit of testing and applying a hybrid system of higher learning
@gcuniversitylhr
May Allah help us in all our good endeavours!
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گورنمنٹ کالج یونیورسٹی لاہور کا انٹرمیڈیٹ داخلہ پالیسی تبدیل کرنے کا فیصلہ
رواں سال داخلے صرف میٹرک کے نتائج کی بنیاد پر نہیں ہونگے۔میرٹ داخلہ ٹیسٹ اور انٹرویوز کی بنیاد پر بھی مرتب کیا جائے گا۔
داخلہ ٹیسٹ جی سی یونیورسٹی میں 23 / 24 اکتوبر اور انٹرویوز 27 / 28 اکتوبر کو ہونگے
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We are happy to introduce e-motorcycle at
@gcuniversitylhr
for our guards/dispatchers, for a much reduced operating costs and an environmentally friendly transport. We will also be installing a super charger for the e-vehicles - thanks
@joltaebike
for a partnership!
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This is my Intermediate class of 2020-22!
And it’s exam day tomorrow. I know you've worked hard for the finals. May all your efforts bring reward you with the best. Your achievements in the exams will also bring glory to your alma mater. InShaAllah.
@gcuniversitylhr
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پنجاب یونیورسٹی میں نئے علم کی تخلیق کے لئے 409 تحقیقی منصوبوں کی فنڈنگ کی منظوری دے دی۔ اساتذہ کے ان منصوبوں کے لئے 100 ملین روپے فراہم کریں گے، وسائل محدود ہونے کے باوجود تحقیق کو ترجیح دیں گے کيونکہُ تحقیق کو فروغ دئیے بغیر کوئی ملک ترقی نہیں کر سکتا ۔
@PU_OfficialPK
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The 2nd day of Iftar by our students was held on the take-away basis. The rain did not affect our spirits as we successfully managed to serve our guests in bags/boxes (fruits and biryani) at GCU’s Urdu Bazar gate. Alhumdulillah.
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The 122nd Annual Sports and Spring Festival 2023
@gcuniversitylhr
is off to a dazzling start! We couldn't have asked for a better way to kick off the festivities than with this amazing fireworks display.
@commissionerlhr
@RandhawaAli
, thank you for being a part of it! 🎉🎇
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@belalzafarPSP
Many congratulations. Please ask the student to contact me. We will offer him a full fee and expense waiver
@gcuniversitylhr
Asghar Zaidi
VC GCU Lahore
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Alhamdolilah, GC University Lahore won the Lahore Board inter collegiate Volleyball Championship 2021, held at GCU.
Congratulations all round.
@gcuniversitylhr
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🎖️ Today, we honoured a great son of our land, a true champion of peace and security and a beacon of character, courage, and competence!
We are delighted to have conferred the GCU Lifetime Achievement Award to General (R) Raheel Sharif, former Chief of Army Staff and the first
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I’m grateful to
@MasoomaZBaig
, Faculty Member
@GculHistory
for her services
@gcuniversitylhr
She was instrumental in establishing the Dept of Archive Studies. She is joining NTU (
#19
in QS ranking) for PhD on a full scholarship. We wish you much success in pursuing your dreams.
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...proudest moments of my life after years of grit, perseverance and experiences gained in many different parts of the world.
This award serves as an inspiration for me to accomplish higher goals in the future.
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Our cricket heroes Shaheen Shah
@iShaheenAfridi
Haris Rauf
@HarisRauf14
Fakhar
@FakharZamanLive
& Aqib Javed
@AJavedOfficial
are coming to
@gcuniversitylhr
at 3pm, today; let’s wish them success in Australia. Thanks old Ravians
@atifnaeemrana
@UmairHassanSyd
also
@muddassirmalik1
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#MaulanaTariq
Jameel had a genuine feelings of happiness and the pride of a true Ravian during his visit
@gcuniversitylhr
Thousands of students attended his delightful sermon at GCU’s Oval ground. He promised to offer support in the construction of GCU’s new mosque.
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Great news from the PPSC: 16 English Deptt students are selected as Lecturers.
What makes us proud is that two of our brilliant young Ravians, Mr. Ibreez Shabkhez & Mr. Zain ul Abideen, have won the 2nd & 3rd positions, at the Punjab level.
@gcuniversitylhr
is proud of you!
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Many congratulations to
@iramizraja
an old Ravian, who has been elected today as Pakistan Cricket Board’s 36th Chairman.
We hosted Ramiz bhai
@gcuniversitylhr
last week. We wish him all the success in his endeavours for the promotion of cricket in Pakistan.
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General Qamar Javed Bajwa (COAS) was chief guest
@gcuniversitylhr
for our 19th convocation today.
Chancellor
@ChMSarwar
and minister higher Education,
@RajaYassirPTI
present.
For the occasion, the COAS said that GCU is a jewel in the crown of Pakistan’s education institutions.
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One of our young Ravians, Mr. Saeed Ahmed Chandio, a student of FA Part-1, is invited by the Global Youth Parliament as an international delegate on “Global Youth Leadership Summit & Award 2022” from 23-26 June, 2022 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Congratulations
@gcuniversitylhr
💐🎉🎊
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We will InshaAllah be at the forefront of initiating reforms for the betterment of our students, and this includes reinitiating a reformed model of the Students Union at the University level.
وزیر اعلی پنجاب چودھری پرویزالٰہی اور سابق وفاقی وزیر مونس الٰہی سے وائس چانسلر گورنمنٹ کالج یونیورسٹی لاہور ڈاکٹر اصغر زیدی کی ملاقات: صوبے میں اعلی تعلیم کے فروغ کے حوالے سے تبادلہ خیال
وزیر اعلی کی ہائیر ایجوکیشن کے فروغ کے لئے جامع پلان بنانے کی ہدایت
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I’m excited to announce that starting Fall 2023 we will be opening our doors
@gcuniversitylhr
to deserving individuals who want to study for FREE. No fees will be expected; no assignments will be graded; no exams will be offered and no degree will be awarded. You will be coming
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We
@gcuniversitylhr
continue tradition of honouring our alumni! At the 20th convocation, we confer the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award to 10 eminent
#OldRavians
from different walks of life to recognize their career-long distinguished work. I’m feeling proud to announce names.
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Let us not wash our dirty laundry in the open! Students are advised to avoid raising their issues on social media, instead they’re encouraged to meet me in my office each Wednesday, 9-11 am. It is good manners to talk to me privately on matters of your education
@gcuniversitylhr
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Watch the Big Match on a big Screen at the Hockey Stadium Lahore. Great initiative by
@Sports_BoardPB
We have been promised an exclusive entry and seating to students
@gcuniversitylhr
from Gate 15. Let's celebrate & support our team Pakistan tomorrow!
#PakvsEng2022
#T20WorldCup
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Eid Mailad un Nabi Mubarak. May Allah Almighty shower blessings on you and your family. Ameen
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Today, we congratulate two new professors
@gcuniversitylhr
& also set a new tradition: each new professor at GCU will give the Inaugural Professorial Lecture, to summarise achievements to date & give vision for future work. We will celebrate with our colleagues as an institution!
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A remarkable step forward in our work at
@PU_OfficialPK
as we introduce a fully transparent system of digital hostel allotments for our students. Well done to our IT team, esp Dr Kamran Abid
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وزیرِ اعظم عمران خان نے گورنمنٹ کالج یونیورسٹی میں سوفی ازم، سائنس اور ٹیکنالوجی کیلئے ابولحسن الشاذلی ریسرچ سینٹر کا افتتاح کیا اور 14 کروڑ کی لاگت سے تعمیر ہونے ہونے والی عمارت کا سنگِ بنیاد رکھا جہاں سوفی ازم کی روشنی میں عملی زندگی کو بہتر طریقے سے گزارنے پر تحقیق کی جائے گی.
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New design of GCU’s grand mosque has now been agreed. It is an eco-friendly building, & it will offer a prayer place for 1,000 persons, also containing classrooms, library and auditorium. The prayer place is a replica of the original design of masjid e Nabvi.
@gcuniversitylhr
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~~ NOTICE ALERT ~~
All BA/BSc/MA/MPhil classes at GCU during Ramadan will be conducted online. All exams must take place on the campus. The practical laboratory work should be shifted to post-Eid times
@gcuniversitylhr
More details noted here:
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Today marks my 3 years as Vice Chancellor of
@gcuniversitylhr
I’m happy with all we have achieved so far, but we’re only getting started.
I’m excited to announce “GCU Vision and Strategy”,my plan to continue to reform GCU into a leading international institution, coming soon!
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We’re not certain if road blockages will be removed in time for students to return to campus for exams/classes tomorrow. Internet outage will also affect our students’ preparations. Thus, all exams/classes for tomorrow,26 May, are postponed. NEW EXAM SCHEDULE TO BE ANNOUNCED ASAP
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Students of semester 4, 6 & 8 are requesting for a delay in their final end-semester exams. These decisions are to be made by the relevant teacher, the course administrator or the Chairperson. I have no objection if these exams are delayed for one week, for benefits of students!
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Students' achievements bring laurels to their alma maters & I was glad to host our Chancellor
#OldRavian
Omer Sarfraz Cheema
@OmarCheemaPTI
Political affiliations do not matter for educ institutions but
@gcuniversitylhr
we welcome debates on all issues for empowerment of students
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Today we’ve sign an accord with
@enablers_org
@saqibazhar
to initiate technological, skill-based learning courses for our students
@gcuniversitylhr
We're moving towards a practical implementation of “Taleem Aur Hunar Sath Sath” the drive we started with
@PITB_Official
@punjab_hed
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Congratulations to
@HamzaSS
on his election as the Chief Minister. He is the 11th
#OldRavian
to serve as CM of Punjab. Note that the 1st CM of the province, Nawab Iftikhar Mamdot, was also from
@gcuniversitylhr
. We'll look forward to hosting the young CM at his alma mater soon.
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Hats off to class of 2022! Go & transform the world. While u strive to pursue glory, u ought to preserve traditions of creativity & perseverance which r always cherished
@gcuniversitylhr
. Feeling elated by cherished presence of our Chancellor
@MBalighurRehman
at 20th Convocation.
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We are very sorry to know that Abdul Basit, our student of Semester 6, at the Department of English Language and Literature, and previously a resident of New Hostel, has passed away in an accident. ~~ Inna Lilahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajioun ~~
We offer our sincerest condolences to
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A most exciting news! Our 500-kw solar project is officially up and running
@gcuniversitylhr
on net metering. Our avg electricity cost will be Rs 17 per unit, resulting in staggering savings of Rs 3.1 each month.
Thanks
@PEECA_Official
@HasnainDreshak
For highlights 👇
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Shaukat Masih, ~70, cleaner
@gcuniversitylhr
, is a shining example of
#activeageing
Says he starts ~6am, loves his job and social interactions with fellow workers.
Says his family does not want him to do this work but he feels healthier and happier as well as better resourced.
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Solar Panels have arrived
@gcuniversitylhr
and we will soon be moving to solar energy for our Main Campus buildings. Our electricity bill was circa Rs 7,000,000 last month, to be reduced by 50% with the solarisation completed; also this is a move to environment friendly campus!
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گورنمنٹ کالج یونیورسٹی لاہور میں انٹرمیڈیٹ داخلوں کے لئے ٹیسٹ کا انعقاد ۔
یونیورسٹی دو روز میں 15 ہزار طلباء کا ٹیسٹ لئے گی
ٹیسٹ پاس کرنے والے طلباء کے انٹرویوز بھی ہونگے
ٹیسٹ اور انٹرویوز کا مقصد بہترین طلباء کو میرٹ پر ایڈمیشن دینا ہے۔
@gcuniversitylhr
@TeamSarwar
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A grand celebration of winter at
@gcuniversitylhr
with a FESTIVAL CRICKET MATCH between GCU VC XI & Higher Education Minister XI led by
@RajaYassirPTI
. Grateful to
@ITUPunjab
VC Dr Sarfraz Khurshid and sports directorate of
@PU_OfficialPK
for joining us.
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@gcuniversitylhr
I have zero tolerance towards any member of staff raising their voice or hand against a student. My priority will always be my students.
I thank Mr Shahid Mirza for his services as Chief Procter. Dr Rustam Mir will take on the duties as Chief Procter henceforth.
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We’ll celebrate 159th Founder’s Day tomorrow, 2nd Jan 2023, starting at 12noon. We will look at the work we have done during 2022 and what plans for 2023. We’ll also inaugurate the Urban Forest, with donations from Synergy Inc.
p.s. By invitation only to Ravians & faculty/staff.
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Eminent Islamic scholar, Moulana Tariq Jameel, a true Ravian, will deliver the Friday sermon on 3rd December, at Oval Ground,
@gcuniversitylhr
starting at 12noon.
We will also be launching the funding campaign for the new Jamia Mosque of GCU. All Ravians are requested to attend.
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1/2. As decided by the Inter-Provincial Education Ministers Conference, the GC University will reopen for BA/BS/BCom on 1st-Feb-21.
All end-of-term exams of 3rd/5th/7th Semester will take place online during the period starting from 15-JAN-2021.
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What a fantastic fanfare at GCU’s Oval ground, at the culmination of
#gcusummit
of students societies. Great organisation by GCU’s Nazir Ahmed Music Society and Roover Club.
@gcuniversitylhr
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#GCUSummit2022
~ besides male students from 25 universities, this year girls also participated in Marathon. We ran for promoting much-needed
#tolerance
,
#peace
&
#justice
in our society. Thank you
@commissionerlhr
for your support & arrangements. Panel discussions from tomorrow.
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Enjoying watching the T20 WC match with the students and colleagues
@gcuniversitylhr
Great fun.
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Great opportunity for our graduates and faculty members
@gcuniversitylhr
and
@PU_OfficialPK
to avail a generous scholarship for eligible Masters and PhD applicants. I wish them lots of success!
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A night full of festivity
@gcuniversitylhr
The opening of 121st Annual Sports with
#KJSportsDrive
& memories that we will cherish for a lifetime.
@UdarOfficial
and
@atifnaeemrana
your presence and warm remarks made it even more memorable.
Here are the highlights of the night!!!
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Yaseen Malik is 'Son of the Soil'. My heart aches for his family, especially for his daughter, Razia, who has not seen him for the last 8 years. On behalf of the entire
@gcuniversitylhr
and
@GcuKashmir
I pray that may Allah protect him by all means. Ameen.
#ReleaseYaseenMalik
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Ramazan Mubarak. May Allah shower His blessings on you and your family during this holy month.
Syed Asghar Zaidi
@gcuniversitylhr
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We are beautifying further our New Campus
@gcu_ksk
by initiating a 3-acre Urban Forest, with the help of generous donations from Synergy Inc. It will improve greatly the environment and eco system in the New Campus of
@gcuniversitylhr
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Great ceremony to celebrate professorship of one of our colleagues: Prof Dr Sajjad Ali Khan. He gave his inaugural speech in the presence of his family, friends, faculty and students
@gcuniversitylhr
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Over the last few days, I’ve received multiple emails/tweets with requests from students for a relief in the syllabus covered, dates of final exams & online exams.
None of this will be happening, unless a very convincing case is made by the course administrator, HoD or the Dean.
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PM Imran Khan
@ImranKhanPTI
inaugurated the Al-Shadhili Research Centre for Sufism, Science and Technology
@gcuniversitylhr
Objectives of the Centre include providing a platform for local/ international researchers, & providing scholarships to students for research in the field
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Dump all degrees?
“Pakistani degrees will soon become trash in the global marketplace for jobs but there is a way out.”
An article to read for all educationists.
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We
@gcuniversitylhr
have achieved the highest ever position in int'l ranking to date. We're among world’s top 401-600 universities in THE World University Impact Rankings 2022.
This is no doubt a tremendous achievement, & we'll build on it! Details👇
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We congratulate Prof.Dr.Syeda Salma Hasan Department of Psychology GC University, Lahore on receiving the University Best Teacher Award 2022 from Higher Education Commission Pakistan in the category of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Dr. Syeda Salma Hasan has a vast teaching
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Welcome home
#champions
!
@gcuniversitylhr
squash team brought home the gold from the All Pakistan Inter-University Squash Championship orgainzed by
@hecpkofficial
. A
#historic
red-carpet welcome for Uzair Rasheed, M. Usman, Kaleem Ullah and Abdul Rehman. Check out highlights.
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گورنمنٹ کالج یونیورسٹی لاہور 23 مئی تک فزیکل کلاسز کے لیے بند رہے گی.
جبکہ 17 مئی سے آن لائن کلاسز کا دوبارہ آغاز کیا جائے گا.
17 مئی سے یونیورسٹی 50 فیصد سٹاف کے ساتھ دوبارہ کھل جائے گی.
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Excited to share our proposal for education collaborations with Californian universities & in setting up the American Studies Center
@gcuniversitylhr
Watch highlights of a productive session with California State Assembly delegation!
@USCGLahore
@MohsinnaqviC42
@usembislamabad
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Today is birthday of eminent
#OldRavian
, philanthropist and great civil engineer, Sir Ganga Ram. Some view him as the father of modern Lahore as he designed and built amazing buildings. We feel proud he was a student of
@gcuniversitylhr
in 1869.
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GCU to reform 22-year old grading system
“We change this relative grading policy, esp since it puts GCU students at a disadvantage. We must replicate best academic practices at other top institutions to keep ourselves relevant to the changing world”.
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@fawadchaudhry
Minister saheb: For research on fatal infectious diseases (e.g. coronavirus), we need at least Biosafety Safety Level 3 labs
Govt should set up BSL3/ BSL4 labs in public universities, such as
@gcuniversitylhr
, & we are ready to provide prompt research response you expect from us
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خِرد کو غلامی سے آزاد کر
جوانوں کو پِیروں کا استاد کر
Today we need Iqbal’s shaheens more than ever before. Shaheen is far-sighted, fearless. During unclear skies, when other birds are in their nests planning to fly, Shaheen has already covered thousands of miles.
#IqbalDay
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