Graduation practices in Engineering Education

Engineering Education data

1. 2022-23
BS, MS/MPhil and PhD
PROSPECTUS
GRADUATE

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3. “Empowering Our Youth For
Tomorrow's Leadership”

4. New Projects

5. Girls Hostel
The construction of a new girls’ hostel on the
covered area of 48561 sq ft providing secure
on-campus accommodation facilities to about 300
students in main campus of GCU. The hostel will
offer residential and allied facilities including
common room, indoor facilities to the out stationed
female students for higher learning. The hostel will
be supported with the solar support to provide the
electricity back up.
Development of Phase II of
Academic Block of New
Campus, located at KSK
The new academic block will be constructed at the
new campus to facilitate about 1200 students. The
academic block will have state of art teaching aid and
IT infra-structure installed for higher learning
including a computer lab of 300 computers and
multimedia facilities. The new block will be fully air
conditioned/HVAC set up with escalator and
elevator facilities to support the special students.
SHEIKH ABUL HASAN
AL-SHADHILI RESEARCH
CENTRE ON SUFISM
The GCU will establish “Sheikh Abul Hassan Al-
Shadhili Research Center on Sufism, Science &
Technology” at the new campus (KSK). The Centre
will conduct research in the fields of Islamic philoso-
phy, Sufism, spirituality, comparative study of Sufism
and mystic traditions besides providing a platform
for inter-religious studies and inter-faith dialogues at
national and international level. The infra-structure
of the centre will cover 02 classrooms to facilitate
about 120 students, 01 library, 01 research room
including computer lab and a prayer hall.

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8. Welcome to
GCU
A forward looking institution committed to
generating and disseminating cutting-edge knowledge!
Our vision is to provide students with the best
educational opportunities and resources to thrive on and
excel in their careers as well as in shaping the future. We
believe that courage and integrity in the pursuit of
knowledge have the power to influence and transform the
world.
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9. Vice Chancellor’s
Message
In its 159 years of glorious history, Government College
University Lahore (GCU) has been a leader in creating a
nurturing and inclusive environment on campus. Ranked
among the top 401-600 universities in the world, it has
received praise broth at home and globally for its
adherence with international standards of learning, quality
of education, exceptional research, modern infrastructure,
and various initiatives. In 2021 alone, we made some of
the most profound achievements on all fronts. Our
student-centric environment ignites and upholds our
motto courage to know.
It is of no doubt that our true asset is our youth. At GCU,
we are striving to empower our youth for tomorrow’s
leadership, with over 80 students’ societies and clubs, a
variety of disciplines and academic offerings, and
numerous other extracurricular activities.
I, as the Vice-Chancellor, appreciate and cordially
welcome your interest in choosing GCU. Our graduates
serve in all areas of life as pioneers and trendsetters
leading the way for others, and I wish the same for you.
Let us join hands as we strive for new achievements in the
fields of literature, science, art and technology and make
this nation proud. For, to be learned is the only way
forward.
Prof Dr Syed Asghar Zaidi
(Tamgha-e-Imtiaz)
Vice Chancellor
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10. Belonging to the University
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11. Our Historic
Old Campus
The GCU's historic campus is considered as a sanctuary
situated in the middle of Lahore's commercial and cultural
hub. Mughal and colonial architecture rubs shoulders with
modern buildings, and a beautiful canal fringed with trees
runs through the core of the city. Teeming with shady
parks, entertainment spots, shops and restaurants, Lahore
is home to festivals, sports galas, cinemas, art galleries and
museums which have led to its recognition as the cultural
locus of South Asia.
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12. Our Purpose-built
New Campus
The GCU’s New Campus of GCU is located at Kala Shah
Kaku (KSK), nearly 18 km away from the Old Campus. The
purpose-built Campus on 367 acres has modern
classrooms, reading rooms, theaters, labs, hostels for
students and faculty, sports facilities with laye grounds and
saparate administrative blocks.
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13. Government College was founded in 1864 in the private
residence of Raja Dhyan Singh, with a class consisting of
only nine students. Twelve years later, the expansion of
the College necessitated its shift to its present location at
Anarkali. In 2002, Government College was awarded the
university status and renamed Government College
University. Since its inception, the College has been home
to eminent scholars and produced individuals who have
excelled in every field of life. This year we celebrate the
20th year of becoming a University with various new
projects aimed at uplifting the education experience at
GCU.
Journey from
GC to GCU
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14. Legendary Alumni
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15. Dr Iqbal is revered as the National Poet of Pakistan.
A s o n e o f t h e m o s t i n fl u e n ti a l G C a l u m n i i n
Philosophy, Arabic and English Literature and an
essential thinker and philosopher, Iqbal epitomizes the
c o u r a g e t o k n o w . H i s i n c o m p a r a b l e p a t r i o ti c a n d
prophetic invocations in poetry infused inspiration and
vigour in the struggle for a separate homeland carried out
by the Muslims of Subcontinent up until 1947. His worthy
name is synonymous to GCU and its Ravian spirit now.
Dr Muhammad Iqbal
(November 9, 1877– April 21, 1938)
Faiz Ahmad was a revolutionary and one of the most
celebrated writers of Urdu language. Educated at
Government College, Faiz was nominated for Nobel
Prize in Literature and won the Lenin Peace Prize.
Government of Pakistan conferred upon him the
nation's highest civil award, Nishan-e-Imtiaz, in 1990.
Faiz Ahmad Faiz
(13 February 1911 – 20 November 1984)
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16. Why Government College
University?
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17. An International Outlook
At GCU, realizing the significance of an increasingly
globalized world, we ensure that our students are
equipped with relevant skills to meet its
ever-changing needs.
We offer a high level of training in foreign languages
such as French, Persian, Arabic and Chinese,
which gives our students an added edge in today’s
multi-cultural context. Our students are
encouraged to acquire diverse communication
skills. GCU invites international scholars, experts,
and scientists regularly to seminars and
conferences and provides a platform for sharing
knowledge and cross-cultural understanding.
Rigorous Academic Training
● Our excellent faculty ensures that students’
academic experiences are of the highest standard.
● Our graduates are a testament to this
commitment. We offer:
● Subject experts to provide personalized
guidance through regular contact hours
● Collaborative learning experience with modern
teaching and learning resources
● Development of critical thinking by encouraging
questioning spirit
● Rigorous and challenging assignments and
projects
Inspiring Faculty
Our faculty consists of scholars who are active
researchers in their own right, and are chosen for
their excellence as teachers and academics.
Reputed academics of renowned national and
international universities are invited to teach
students and share their inspiring experiences
with tomorrow’s leaders.
An Open Research Culture
Faculty and students are encouraged to under-
take research in all fields, and we provide
excellent electronic and laboratory resources to
ensure that our research meets international
standards.
Commitment to Values of Cultural
Diversity and Equal Opportunity
Our merit-based admissions ensure that the best
students from diverse geographic regions are able
to study together at GCU.
Development of Independent
Study Skills
We aim to produce students who can meet any
challenge, and recognize the importance of the
ability to act independently.
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18. A Vibrant Life Beyond the Classroom
We understand the value of co-curricular activities and interests in the development of well-rounded personalities and recognize
that students can excel in a breadth of fields outside the classroom. Our famous clubs and societies ensure that there is
something interesting to do for every student.
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19. Sports
Our state of the art sports facilities and gymnasium
means that students can develop their physical
fitness and sporting abilities to the highest degree.
Debates
GCU’s Debating Society has a long tradition of inspiring
the young minds and channelizing their freedom of
expression. It trains its members in the art of oratory and
persuasion with great fervor and enthusiasm. Promotion
of debating talent as well as critical thinking at various
national and international platforms is actualized by
inexorable efforts of its members. It is one of the most
dynamic societies of GCU.
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20. Dramatics
Our Dramatics Club is committed to tapping into
students’ acting potential and into their ability to
simulate on stage extraordinary life events with a
realistic touch. Its members receive recognition for
their outstanding acting, script writing and producing
theatrical performances from other institutions and
production houses. The club boasts having nurtured
the potential of many nationally and internationally
acclaimed alumni in dramatics who have been
showbiz celebrities for years. Performances
organized by the dramatics Club are the liveliest and
the most awaited events on the campus.
Society of Culture and Heritage
The Society of Culture and Heritage (SOCH) regularly
organizes cultural days, seminars, screenings, reading
circles, trips, and various projects with the aim to
highlight the importance of culture and heritage in our
daily lives. The society focuses on activities that bring
the perspective of diversity and inclusion to
p r o m i n e n c e . I t w e l c o m e s s t u d e n t s f r o m a l l
departments who represent a variety of ethnic, cultural
and religious association. The society strives to engage
students in healthy academic discussions alongside
different events that focus on developing cultural
harmony.
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21. GCU Kashmir Society
Established in 2020, GCU Kashmir Society
( G C U K S ) s t a r t e d g a t h e r i n g s u p p o r t a n d
highlighting the plight of illegal Indian Occupied
Kashmir. Madam Mashaal Hussain Mullick,
Chairperson Peace and Cultural Organization is
the Co-Patron in Chief of the Society. The sole
purpose of this initiative was to generate an
atmosphere of political consciousness that
promulgates a deep sense of civic responsibility
f o r K a s h m i r i b r e t h r e n . T h e S o c i e t y i s
progressively growing on social media platforms
as well and encourages students to engage in
social affairs and develop a sense of debate. The
GCUKS also provides ample opportunities for
interaction between students and national/
international personalities. A center of excellence
on Kashmir has been created by the Vice
Chancellor of GC University and Patron-in-Chief,
Prof. Dr Asghar Zaidi (TI) where students from all
departments of GCU are encouraged to write
their dissertations and research papers on this
international cause.
Nazir Ahmad Music Society
The Nazir Ahmad Music Society encourages
musical virtuosity in classical and modern genres
alike, and performs at events at the University and
beyond.
GCU Anti-Narcotics Society
The GCU’s Anti-Narcotics Society is a student led
dedicated platform established in November
2020 in the joint patronage of Federal Minister of
Narcotics Control and Force Commander
Anti-Narcotics Force Punjab to address the
menace of drug abuse. GCU drug free campus
programme is based on the slogan and Not by
Sermons but by Science” and is run by an elected
“student government” supported by an advisory
committee of senior multi sectoral professionals
drawn from the Ministry of Narcotics Control,
Senate of Pakistan, National Assembly, Provincial
assembly of Punjab, Anti-Narcotics Force and
Punjab Forensic Science Agency.This platform is
open for all students with diverse backgrounds,
and is determined to fight this battle against drug
abuse.
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22. Inclusive Environment at GCU
Our merit-based admissions system means that students from all walks of life join GCU. If you have special needs, please feel
free to disclose these to the institution at the time of application. Once you have been admitted to GCU, we promise to take
care of your learning needs. Our campus is equipped with ramps and special needs facilities to ensure access and mobility. A
Centre for Special Students (CSS) is set up to provide all kinds of academic and logistical support.
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23. Scholarships
In recognition of students’ talent and performance, and to support outstanding scholars, we provide a range of scholarships
and financial aid. We care about students’ welfare, and in order to support deserving students, the University offers full and
partial fee waivers. In 2022, the trust allocated a sum of Rs. 38.150 Million to aid 1120 deserving students. The Trust has
123 Golden Scholarships and 98 Silver Scholarships.
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24. Endowment Fund Trust
(EFT)
Every year, the GCU Endowment Fund Trust (EFT)
provides millions of rupees to hundreds of deserving
students to help them complete their education. EFT
R u n s o n d o n a ti o n s f r o m G C U a l u m n i ,
philanthropists, banks, businessmen, the Lahore
Chamber of Commerce and Industries, and other
charitable individuals and organizations, The EFT is a
crucial source of funding. In 2021-22, the trust
allocated a sum of Rs. 38.486 million to aid 1145
deserving students.
While disadvantaged students are the EFT’s priority,
the Trust also contributes to other university
expenses in order to ensure high standards of
education at GCU. Donating to the costs for building
the new campus, the preservation of GCU’s historic
buildings and other activities, the EFT is integral to
the provision of a quality education at GCU.
Permanent scholarships have also been initiated by
the Trust. The Golden Scholarship covers the
university fee and hostel expenses (approximately
Rs. 80,000) and subject to meeting requirements.
The Silver Scholarship covers the university fee (Rs.
40,000). Currently, the Trust has 124 Golden
Scholarships and 103 Silver Scholarships. Eligible
students can apply for these scholarships at the
beginning of the academic year. If successful, they
receive scholarships for one year, which may be
renewed the next year if conditions are met.
Donations of any amount are welcomed by the
Trust; however, for the initiation of the ‘Golden
Scholarship’ and the ‘Silver Scholarship’, donations
of one million, and 0.5 million are respectively
required. These permanent scholarships are named
after the donor and awarded every year. Zakat and
charity are also accepted.
The trust plans to raise its funds to 1 billion rupees by
2025, so that no deserving student experiences a
financial barrier in completing their degree. The GCU
EFT is not merely a success story, but a role model
for Pakistan’s public sector universities.
Prof Dr Asghar Zaidi
Chairman EFT
website: www.gcu-eft.org
Phone No: 042-99213335,
111-000-010 (Ext. 203)
Email: [email protected]
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25. Student Financial Aid
Office (SFAO)
There is a list of scholarships on need and merit basis
available for students to cater their educational
expenses. In addition to the above, a Financial Aid
Committee has been constituted by University for
the evaluation and approval of the applications
submitted by the students for financial aid. In the
financial year 2021-22,703 students were granted
financial assistance/scholarships at Graduate and
post Graduate level.
Scholarships Offered By
Various Organizations/
Institutions
The following scholarships funded by GC University
Lahore and various Organizations/Institutions are
being dealt by the SFAO:
• Need Based Scholarships
I. GCU Financial Assistance/Financial Aid
II. Ehsaas Scholarship Program
III. HEC Needs Based Scholarship
• Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF)
I. Scholarships Undergraduate level
II. Special Quota Category
III. Master Level Need Based Scholarship
• HEC’s Provision of Higher Education Opportunities
for the Students of Balochistan and FATA
• Killa Gift Scholarship
• Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal
• Hijri / Quaid-e-Azam
• Mohammad Raza Farooq Memorial Trust
Scholarship
• Ghulam Sabir Scholarship
• National Endowment Scholarship For Talent
(NEST)
• Chief Minister’s Education Endowment Fund
(CMEEF)
• Rehmatul-Lil-Alameen Scholarship
• Balochistan Endowment fund scholarship(BEEF)
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26. Guidelines/Procedure to apply for
Scholarship/Financial Aid
Comprehensive, transparent and unbiased frame
work for assessment and selection of deserving
students is to be followed by Scholarship/Financial
Aid Committees. If a student intends to get
Scholarship/Financial Aid, he/she shall have to apply
on prescribed Application Form as and when
announced by SFAO.
All the applications for scholarships and financial aid
will be evaluated and recommended by the
Scholarship/Financial Aid Committees constituted
by the University. Scholarship/Financial Aid is based
on the assessment of need and merit as well as
availability of funds. Selection is decided on the basis
of information provided on Application Form,
supporting documents and interview of the
candidate if required.
Rules /SOPs for award of Financial
aid and Academic Performance
The following are the revised SoPs for award of
financial assistance for Regular and Self-Supporting
Programms of the University:
I. The student(s) will be directed to apply for
financial assistance on the prescribed Application
Form with complete documents; no single page
application will be entertained.
II. There shall be no financial assistance at the time
of admission. The student will be eligible for
financial assistance after depositing his/her 1st fee
Installment.
III. The financial assistance shall be provided for the
current Academic Year, no financial assistance shall
be provided for previous semester(s).
IV. Financial assistance shall be considered subject
to the availability of Financial Aid Budget of the
respective Academic Program.
V. University fee once submitted cannot be refund-
ed from the budget of Financial Aid.
VI. The decision of Financial Aid Committee shall be
the final.
VII. There shall be no financial assistance for an
extended period of a particular academic programm.
VIII. There shall be no financial assistance for
repeating course(s).
IX. If a student gets “F” grade, he/she shall be
warned in case he/she gets another “F” grade his
/her financial assistance shall be discontinued.
X. Students availing any other scholarship are not
eligible for the financial assistance/scholarship.
XI. The student shall have to refund the entire
amount received by way of financial assistance in
case of receiving scholarship from any other source
(donor/agency/authority) covering the paid fee by
the student.
XII. In the light of decision of the Financial Aid
Committee, the students shall have to adjust their
remaining University dues within 15 days from the
date of approval of financial assistance.
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27. Providing False Information
Providing false information may result one or all of
the following:
Cancellation of admission
Rustication from the University
Disqualification for award of any future scholarship/
financial aid
Refund of all the payment received and / or a penalty
equal to total scholarship amount.
Members of Financial Aid Committee
Prof Dr Asghar Zaidi (T.I)
Vice chancellor/
convener Financial Aid Committee

Prof Dr Ahmad Adnan
Dean, Faculty of Chemistry, and Life Sciences/
Member Financial Aid Committee
Mr Mubashir Hussain
Assistant Professor MSD/
Member Financial Aid Committee
Mr Abid Shahzad Aslam
Treasurer/
Member Financial Aid Committee
Mr Abdul Bilal Majeed
Deputy Treasurer/
Focal Person/Secretary Financial Aid Committee
Contacts
For any other information about Scholarships and
Financial Aid please contact:-
Abdul Bilal Majeed
Deputy Treasurer/Focal Person
Contact no.0321-4964296
Ext.No.431
Email:[email protected]

Abdul Malik
Assistant Treasure/Case Analyst, Student Financial Aid
Office
Ph. No. 042-99213515, Ext. 413.
e-mail: [email protected]
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28. Golden Scholarship
Golden Scholarship covers student’s full tuition fee and
hostel expenses.
Donors of Golden Scholarship ( For Boarders)
Donors of Golden Scholarship
HBL Foundation
Mr. Khawar Masud Butt
Bank Al Habib Limited
Zohra and Z. Z. Ahmed Foundation
Sheikh Saleem Ali
Lahore Chamber of Commerce and
Industry
Allied Bank of Pakistan
Dr. Farouq & Mrs. Shahnaz Ahmed
Iqbal Z. Ahmad
Dr. Khalid Iqbal (PEP)
Warid Telecom
Infaq Foundation
Mian Asad Bashir
Mrs. Naseem Sabir Syed
Syed Amjad Ali
Saeed Ul Hassan
Sardar Begum & Sheikh Ghulam
Muhammad
Alhajan Iqbal Begum & Alhaj Meraj Din
Memorial
Dr. Farouq Ahmed
Malik Muhammad Shafi
Maulana Muhammad Husssain Azad
N. A. Razvi
Nisar Aslam
Iqbal Mirza
Hi-Tech Lubricants Ltd.
Ms. Noor Fatima
Abdul Waheed Malik
Rubab and Dabeer Razvi
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Mian Ghulam Qadir (Late)
Muhammad Irfanullah Khan
Begum Asifa Irfanullah Khan
Muhammad Yawar Irfan Khan
Hasan Irfan Khan
Ahmad Irfan Khan
Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah
Mrs. Nazir Begum
Mr. & Mrs. N. A. Razvi
Afia Khizar
Mohammad Bashir Ahmad
Mrs. Sughran Bashir
Dr. Zahir Ahmed Siddiqui
Tahir Azam
Mr & Mrs Zia Haider Rizvi
Dr Nusrat Jahan
Begum & Talib Rizvi
Basit Hassan
Molvi Shafique Ahmed Siddiqui
Al Baraka Bank Ltd
Mustafa Mohyuddin Syed
Prof. Muhammad Iqbal
Dr. Musaddiq Asif
Mr. Farooq Haidar Durrani
Sheraz Bashir
Nazir Abdullah
M/S SNGPL
Malik Naeem Khan
Farzana Azmat Naik
Dr. Nazir Ahmad
Sufi Ghulam Mustafa Tabassum
Muhammad Saleem Khan (Late)
Syed Abid Ali
Lady Viqarun Nisa Noon
Guru Dutt Sondhi
Ahmed Shah Bukhari Patras
D. B. S. Muhammad Asghar Memorial
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29. Ms. Samina Amjad
Kishwar Niaz
R. A. Khan
Zohra and Z. Z. Ahmed Foundation
Ashar Nazir
Mian Muhammad Ashraf
Mian Fazal Muhammad
Nadeem Nonari
Mian Muhammad Ramzan Nonari
Dr. Khalid Aftab
Hamza Sufi
Hadayat Ullah Sufi (Late)
Sikander M. Khan
Begum and Habib Ullah Oberoi
Javed Habib Oberoi
Begum and Nawab Oberoi
Rehmat Ullah Oberoi
Anjum Javed Oberoi
Zia Haider Rizvi
Sheikh Muhammad Anwar
Mumtaz Begum
Tariq Baig
The Crescent Textile Mills Limited
Mohtarma Saeeda Khanum
Mian Saeed Anwer Muzaffar
Dr. Aasim Hameed Chaudhry
Mian Abdul Qadir Muzaffar
Maj & Mrs. S. A. Qayum
Omer Habib Oberoi
Salman Taseer
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Donors of Silver Scholarship Number
Silver Scholarship
Silver Scholarship covers student’s full tuition fee.
Donors of Silver Scholarship ( For Boarders)
Donors of Golden Scholarship
Mr. Jagdish Chandra Luther
Muhammad Siddiq Akbar Memorial
Sakina Akbar Memorial
Najma Sajid
Shaista Akbar
Dr. Muhammad Masood Akbar
Haji Muhammad Sharif
Begum Ramzan Bibi
Dr. Omer Ahmed
Dr. Afshan Ahmed
Umar Akbar Scholarship
Ali Akbar Scholarship
Mr & Mrs Shafaat Ullah Oberoi
Uzra Tahir
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Donors of Silver Scholarship
Sheikh Saleem Ali
GCU Welfare Society
Khawar M. Butt
Lahore Chamber of Commerce &Industry
Altaf Khan
Sajjad and Iftikhar Memorial Foundation
Justice Shahid Anwar Bajwa
Mr. Tahir Azam
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30. Razia Begum
Syed Murid Hussain Shah & Hameeda
Bano
Sheikh Mohtram Ali
Shaikh Nazir Ahmed
Mian Misbah Ur Rehman
Brig. ® Muhammad Jamal
Miss Sonia Qadir
Prof. A.R Zafar & Farida Rehman
Professor Altaf & Rasool
Mohammad Bashir Malik
Ghulam Aisha Malik
Ms. Mahnaz Khawaja
Fayyaz Ahmed Qureshi
Muhammad Amin ul Qadri
Saeed Ahmad Buksh
Dr. Hassan Askari Rizvi
Ms. Nargis Habib Oberoi
Iqtidar & Shazia
Mrs. Abdul Qadir Muzaffar
Mrs. Muhammad Anwar
Fazal Ahmed
Sidiqa Begum
Begum & Muhammad Ahmad Siddiqui
Mr. Tariq Habib Oberoi
Syeda Masuda Begum
Iqbal Khalida (Late)
Ch. Abdul Wahid (Late)
Madam Hafiza Begum
Begum Anwari Fatima & Masood
Zafar Siddiqui
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Donors of Silver Scholarship Number
Donors of Silver Scholarship
Muhammad Ishaq Khan
Mr. Niamat Ullah Oberoi
Sheraz Bashir
Syed Hadi Ali Shah
Syed Ali Haider
Khudi
Prof. Tahir Yousaf Bokhari
Muhammad Ali Oberoi Memorial
Noreen Shafaat Oberoi Memorial
Prof. Tahir Yousaf Bokhari
Syed Abdul Jalil Ahmad
Mian Shuja-ur-Rehman
Justice (R) Jamil Hussain Rizvi
Begum and Hafiz Ali Ahmad (Late)
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FACULTIES
Faculty of Chemistry and Life Sciences
Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Faculty of Languages, Islamic and Oriental Learning
Faculty of Engineering
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32. • Institute of Chamical Sciences
• Institute of Industrial Biotechnology (IIB)
• Department of Botany
• Department of Physical Education and
Sports Sciences
• Department of Psychology
• Clinical Psychology Unit
• Department of Zoology
Faculty of Chemistry and
Life Sciences
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34. BS
(Regular / Self-supporting Programme)
(Regular / Self-supporting Programme)
BS in Chemistry is a highly competitive
programme with a carefully planned curriculum,
based on the latest concepts of higher learning
and research. Our graduates have published
quality research papers with ISI-indexed journals
with impact factor and were offered scholarships
and fellowships by high ranked global universities.
MPhil
The programme offers advanced level courses of
Physical, Organic, Inorganic/Analytical,
Environmental and Materials Chemistry,
Biochemistry, and Biotechnology. The MPhil
studies enables students for advanced research
and accelerates their personal potential for
industrial applications. Its duration is 2 years (4
semesters). Students who have passed BS /MSc
(Biochemistry and Chemistry) or equivalent
degree in chemistry from HEC recognized
university/institution with a minimum of
2.50/4.00 CGPA or 60% marks (annual system)
are eligible to apply. The applicants will secure
admission after passing entry test and interview.
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35. Pharm D
The scope of Pharm D (Doctor of Pharmacy) holds
significant importance in Pakistan. Pharm D
p r o g r a m m e i s d e s i g n e d t o p r o v i d e a s t r o n g
foundation in the biomedical, socio-behavioral,
administrative, clinical, and pharmaceutical
sciences ensuring that graduates possess abilities
necessary to render care in an evolving health care
system of Pakistan. Pharmacists can find a job in
the pharmaceutical industry, cosmetic industry,
nutraceutical industry, drug regulatory authority
of Pakistan, drug testing laboratories, hospital
pharmacies, retail and community pharmacies.
PhD
More than 90 PhD degree candidates including
HEC awardees, are currently enrolled in the
Department of Chemistry. They are working in
various research areas such as
•
Bioprocesses
•
Organo-pharmaceutical synthesis
•
Super-molecular and Nano chemistry
•
Coordination chemistry
•
Natural products
•
Minerals and metallurgy
•
Industrial research
•
Functional materials
•
Catalysis
•
Organic electronics.
The HEC awardees who are interested in joining
PhD program at the Department of Chemistry can
contact the Course Coordinator for further
details.
For more information visit:
https://gcu.edu.pk/chemistry.php
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36. Research Facilities
The Department of Chemistry supports research
facilities to graduate and postgraduate students in
carrying out scientific work. The faculty facilitates
researchers to conduct experiments and interpret
results. The latest instruments are available for
research students in state-of-the-art labs.
The Department holds the following sophisticated
labs and equipment.
Publications and Projects
The research activities at Department of
Chemistry focuses on a problem-solving area. We
strongly encourage interdisciplinary research
projects for PhD scholars beyond traditional
disciplines of chemistry such as Organic,
Inorganic, Materials, Physical, Biochemistry,
Theoretical and Computational chemistry.
Valuable scientific research projects sponsored by
renowned scientific funding bodies like HEC and
PSF have been completed successfully. In 2021,
Faculty at the Department of Chemistry has won
projects of worth 29.5 million rupees and
published 110 research articles in the HEC
scientific journals of high impact factor and well
repute. The scientific research at the Department
of Chemistry also provided the opportunity for
commercialization of different projects to the
industries.
Research Labs
• Atomic Absorption lab
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Biochemistry Lab
•
Forensic Chemistry Lab
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Functional Materials Lab
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Plant Product Research Lab
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Process Development Lab
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Scale-up Studies Lab
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Spectroscopy Lab
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Research Lab-I
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Research Lab-II
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Water Research Lab
Teaching Laboratories
• Biochemistry lab
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Inorganic chemistry lab
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Organo-pharmaceutical lab
•
Physical chemistry Lab
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37. Laboratories in Department
of Pharmacy
Six laboratories are being established to run the
program smoothly
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Basic Medical Science/ Pharmacology Laboratory
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Industrial Laboratory
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Pharmaceutics Laboratory
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Pharmacognosy Laboratory
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Pharmaceutical Chemistry Laboratory
•
Quality Control Laboratory
A Bright Future
The career of a chemist is based in analytical
laboratories. Range of scientific research
areas and related industries, including
nano-biotechnology, healthcare, development of
medicine and vaccines, pharmaceuticals, chemical
engineering, metallurgy, environment, food,
agriculture, and forensics require chemistry
graduates. Industries that generate demand for
most chemists include oil, gas, energy, paints,
plastics, textile, tanneries, and pure chemicals.
Government and private teaching institutes
demand a large number of experienced teachers
of chemistry at all teaching levels from school to
university.
DUNNICLIFF CHEMICAL SOCIETY
Dunnicliff Chemical Society is a departmental
society that aims and works to provide a platform
for students to work on personal growth display
the talents and offer a variety of events to take
the minds off the insanely busy life of a science
student. DCS organized different functions and
workshops to create intrinsic motives skills in
student. For the year 2022-2023, DCS plans to
carry forward the tradition of organizing the
Science Fiesta, where students from all
departments are made to enter various contests.
Library
The library at the Department is well-stocked with the
latest books, journals and professional periodicals, and
has access to HEC e-library. Books on all the various
disciplines of chemistry are readily available. The library
is electronically linked with the University’s central
library through LIMS system. It facilitates the users to
promptly locate their required material placed
anywhere in GCU premises.
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38. Faculty
Prof Dr Ahmad
Adnan
Dr Ahmad Adnan is Professor of
Chemistry since 2014. He did his BSc
and MSc Chemistry from Government
College Lahore and PhD from the
University of the Punjab. He got his post
doctoral training in Biochemical
Engineering in 2000 from GBF,
Germany. His postdotoral research work
(HZI, Germany in 2006-2007) on the
production Hepatitis B Vaccine and
Human Insulin has been much appreciated
internationally.
Prof Dr Peter John
Prof. Dr Peter John won a Gold Medal in
MSc. Chemistry and secured 1st
position in MPhil at Quaid-e-Azam
University, Islamabad. Later, he got his
PhD Chemistry degree from GC
University Lahore. He has been serving
GCU Lahore since 2000. He is teaching
Inorganic Chemistry to undergraduate
and graduate students. His expertise
ranges from designing and fabrication of
functional nanomaterials and their
applications in sensing. He is also
working on the chemical synthesis of
Coordination and Organometallic
compounds of catalytic importance and
drug interaction studies using different
analytical techniques.
Alumni
Dr Quratulain Syed
I am Dr Quratulain Syed, and I have the honour
of graduating with distinction in my MSc from
Government College University, Lahore, in
1989. I have also served as a syndicate
member at at my alma mater. Besides
publishing two hundred research articles in
top-notch journals with high impact, I have
executed several PSDPs, including current
projects to develop a hemp value chain and
establish a national genome editing center. I
have leased over three dozen industrial
processes to various SMEs and filed several
patents. I am currently designated as the
Director General of PCSIR Labs Complex,
Lahore. In addition to primary duties, I am also
working as the Managing Director, STEDEC
Technology Commercialization Corporation of
Pakistan, Ministry of Science and Technology,
and Project Director of three PSDP projects.
Dr Muhammad Saqlain
Tahir
I am Dr Muhammad Saqlain Tahir, and I have
done my PhD with the analytical chemistry
major from the Department of Chemistry,
Government College University, Lahore. The
most significant aspect of any department is its
work environment, and I am quite elated to say
that the work environment this department
has to offer to its faculty and students is quite
insightful and research-oriented. The faculty
members, with expertise in diverse fields, are
always of assistance to students. I have been
in the field of pharmaceutical for over twenty
years, and currently, I am working as the Head
of Quality Operations at Curexa Health (Pvt.)
Limited (A wholly-owned Subsidiary of
Highnoon Laboratories Limited).
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39. Prof Dr Ahmad Adnan
Chairperson & Dean
PhD (PU)
Dr Peter John
Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Muhammad Athar
Abbasi
Professor
PhD (HEJRIC, KU)
Dr Aziz ur Rehman
Professor
PhD (HEJ, KU)
Dr Durre Shahwar (on leave)
Associate Professor
PhD (HEJ, KU)
Dr Muhammad Altaf
Associate professor
Dr Raja Shahid Ashraf
Associate Professor
Dr Riffat Perveen
Assistant Professor
PhD (University of North Texas)
Dr Shaista Ali
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Muhammad Pervaiz Bhatti
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUF)
Dr Rana Rashad Mahmood
Khan
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Sidra Farid
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Mr Arshad Mehmood (on leave)
Lecturer
M Phil (IUB)
Ms Sumaira Saleem
Lecturer
MPhil (GCUL)
Mr Manzoor Hussain
Lecturer
MPhil (GCUL)
Dr Muhammad Arshad Raza
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Shahzad Sharif
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Rabia Naeem
Assistant Professor
PhD (Malaysia)
Dr Muhammad Mushtaq
Assistant Professor
PhD (UAF)
Dr Gulzar Muhammad
Assistant Professor
PhD (UOS)
Dr Zohaib Saeed (On leave)
Assistant Professor
PhD (UOS)
Dr Muhammad Umer
Shafique
Assistant Professor
PhD (Freiberg, Germany)
Dr Ayoub Rashid Ch
Associate Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Nazir Ahmad
Associate Professor
PhD & Postdoc (WHUT, China)
Dr Shazia Khurshid
Associate Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Muhammad Jahangir
Associate Professor
Postdoc (USA), PhD (HEJ, KU)
Dr Sabahat Zahra Siddiqui
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Mrs Saba Qaiser
Assistant Professor
MPhil (GCUL)
Mrs Saba Qaiser
Assistant Professor
MPhil (GCUL)
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41. • The course contents of our programmes
related to Biotechnology, Microbiology and
Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) have
been prepared according to the guidelines
provided by HEC.
•
The Curriculum Committee updates / revises
the curricula regularly (every six months) on the
basis of the latest trends and developments,
and feedback from the concerned teachers and
students.
•
The courses are then approved by the concerned
Board of Studies in Biotechnology, Microbiology
and MLT separately which consists of renowned
Scientists, Academicians and Industrialists from
all over the country.
Academic Programmes
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42. BS
IIB offers BS Degree in the fields of Biotechnology,
Microbiology and MLT, which is the best amongst
its national counterparts owing to its foreign and
indigenously qualified, highly trained
distinguished professors and young faculty.
MPhil
With greater in-depth learning demands, this
programme is designed with special focus on
teaching advanced level courses in the fields of
Biotechnology and Microbiology. Such extensive
and thorough course make-up permits further
polishing of skills and knowledge acquired at
undergraduate level.
Research Facilities
• Diverse areas of research are available for students
to pursue the emerging fields facilitated by a
mix of foreign and indigenously qualified faculty
having expertise in variable fields of industrial
biotechnology and applied microbiology.
•
The research impact is evident through more
than five hundred research publications in peer
reviewed journals and more than 5 registered
patents to its credit.
•
Sixteen research projects funded by different
scientific agencies have been completed
successfully by the faculty. At present, 5
sponsored research projects (by local and
international donors) of national and international
levels are underway at the institute.
PhD
Our PhD scholars are selected through a rigorous
process of producing a sound research proposal
a n d t h e a b i l i t y t o d e f e n d i t i n f r o n t o f t h e
Admission committee. PhD Scholars are provided
with unbound access to up-to-date and richly
equipped research labs of Biosafety level I and II
where they are expected to come up with an
innovative or generic, yet a problem solving
approach to industrial bottlenecks which can
consequentially boost our national economy.
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43. A Bright Future
Successful graduates are sought after by
C o m p e ti ti v e r e s e a r c h a n d t e a c h i n g
organizations
Quality control and R&D departments of
various industries
Well reputed international research institutes
Diagnostic laboratories and hospitals
Co-Curricular Opportunities
Khorana society of Biotechnology and
Microbiology (KSBM) is a student body which
promotes learning discipline-related concepts
through co-curricular activities.
Business Idea Competition in Life Sciences
(BICLS) is another successful initiative that is
organized annually to promote the concept of
entrepreneurship in life sciences to develop
social responsibility in students.
Eminent International and National Professors
are invited regularly for delivering lectures on
recent updates in the related fields.
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44. Faculty
Prof Dr Muhammad
Nauman Aftab
He has got dual PhD degrees. He has
earned one PhD in Bioinformatics from
Institute of Biophysics, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. His
second PhD is in Biotechnology. He also
did a post-doc in Cancer Biology from
the Sanford Burnham Preby Medical
Research Institute, Florida, United
States. Dr Aftab has more than 60
academic publications to his credit.
Currently, he is working on 3 HEC
funded projects amounting Rs. 50
million. He has got research collabora-
tions with researchers in United
Kingdom, United States,
Turkey and Iran.
Prof Dr Ikram-ul-Haq
He is the founding director of Institute
of Industrial Biotechnology. In
recognition of his services he has been
awarded with various honours including
Sitara-i-Imtiaz, HEC Best Teacher
Award, ISESCO Noble Laureate Award,
Dr Z. A. Hashmi R&D Gold Medal and
many more. He has 16 research
projects, 5 registered patents and more
than 375 research publications to his
credit as well.
Alumni
Dr Asma Zafar
has completed PhD in Biotechnology
from Government College University
Lahore and conducted part of her
research work at Department of
Bioengineering, Imperial College
London. She began her career as an
Assistant Professor Biotechnology at
University of Central Punjab Lahore in
2017 till to date. During her research
and career life, she has published many
articles in high impact national and
international journals and presented
frequently in national and international
conferences.
M Adnan Nawaz
(PhD Scholar)
I feel proud that I have been
able to be a part of the
I n s ti t u t e o f I n d u s t r i a l
Biotechnology.The dedication
and hard work that has been
put into six years so far, has
allowed me to succeed in many
ways, as well as enhance my
self-development skills.
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45. Dr Muhammad Nauman
Aftab
Tenured Professor & Director
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Hamid Mukhtar
Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Sikander Ali
Tenured Professor
PhD (PU)
Dr Bushra Muneer
Tenured Associate Professor
PhD (PU)
Dr Asad-ur-Rehman
Associate Professor
PhD
(University of Tsukuba, Japan)
Dr Sumaira Ashraf
Associate Professor
PhD (Pakistan Institute of
Engineering and Applied
Sciences, Islamabad)
Dr Zahid Hussain
Assistant Professor
PhD (Graz University of
Technology, Austria)
Dr Uzma Hameed
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Malik Umar Farooq
Gohar
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Fatima Akram
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Muhammad Tayyab
Akhtar
Assistant Professor (TTS)
PhD (Leiden University,
Netherlands)
Dr Ali Nawaz
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Muhammad Usman
Ahmad
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
VGR (University of California,
USA)
Mahmood-ul-Hassan
Lecturer
MPhil (GCUL)
Ishtiaq Ahmad
Lecturer
MPhil (University of Lahore)
Kanita Ahmad Shah
Lecturer
MPhil (GCUL)
Yesra Arshad
Lecturer
MPhil (GCUL)
Syeda Samar Mustafa
Lecturer
MPhil (GCUL)
Dr Ikram-ul-Haq
Professor
SI, FPAS, ISESCO Laureate
HEC Distinguished National
Professor / Professor Emeritus
Post Doc (Cornell University,
USA)
PhD (University of the Punjab,
Lahore)
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47. The Department offers a popular set of
undergraduate and postgraduate degree
programmes and certificate courses. At
present, the following programmes are being
offered;
• BS (Regular / Self-supporting Programme)
• MPhil (Regular / Self-supporting Programme)
• PhD (Regular Programme)
• Certificate Courses (6 weeks)
Our degree course align theory with lab and
filed work. Based on cutting-edge research
and contemporary
debates, our course work covers a wide
variety of course which prepare our students
for future studies, independent research and
analysis.
Academic Programmes
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48. BS
(Regular/Self-supporting Programme)
The four-year BS programme in Botany prepares
the students for many careers. The department
with its well-equipped laboratories and rich
outdoor botanic gardens provide students and
faculty a remarkable academic learning experience.
W e a r e w e l l a w a r e t o c o n s e r v e o u r n a t u r a l
resources, and the importance of plants and trees
in our world. This increasing consciousness across
all parts of the world has made this field even
more relevant.
MPhil
(Regular/Self-supporting Programme)
In this programme, students are offered with
advanced and applied courses to enhance the
practical understanding of the subject. The
students of MPhil complete their course work in
the first year and write a thesis in the next two
semesters. They are encouraged to work on the
research projects with practical value and
relevance to our surroundings.
Certificate Courses
(6 weeks)
The Department of Botany is soon going to offer
following specialized certificate courses of 6
weeks in the
field of plant sciences.
•
Kitchen Gardening
•
Mushroom Cultivation
•
Landscape Gardening
•
Plant Grafting Techniques
•
High yield crop production from hybrid seeds
PhD
(Regular Programme)
The Department is offering PhD research in
diverse fields of Botany which allows the students
to choose their specialization according to their
aptitude and interests.
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49. INNOVATION IN LEARNING
THROUGH RESEARCH
Research in the field of plant sciences remained
the prime focus of the department. Various
research groups of the department have
extensive number of publications and patents on
their credit. Currently, faculty members of Botany
are working in the following research groups:
Applied Botany, Phycology, Mycology, Plant
Anatomy, Plant Taxonomy, Plant Physiology,
Plant Ecology, Plant Biotechnology, Plant
Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics and
Ethnobotany.
Biologia (Research Journal)
Biological Society of Pakistan launched an
international research journal & Biologia&quot;
Pakistan in June, 1955 to provide a platform for
publishing student’s research. The journal is
published as a joint venture of Biological
Laboratories of Government College University,
Lahore. Prof Dr Sultan Ahmad served as first
Editor-in-Chief of the editorial board of the
journal. Faculty, Department of Botany is serving
in the editorial board of the Journal. Today, the
journal is subscribed by many libraries at national
and international level.
Academic and Research
Collaborations
Department has established strong collaborations
with many National and International Institutes,
Universities and Organizations like:
•
Botanic Gardens Conservation International
(BGCI-UK)
•
Gondwana Tree-Ring Laboratory, New Zealand
•
Dendrochronological Lab., Federal Urdu
University of Arts, Sciences & Technology,
Karachi
•
Environmental Protection Department (EPD)
of Pakistan
•
PCSIR Laboratories, Lahore
•
University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
•
Pakistan Museum of Natural History,
Islamabad
•
Punjab Agriculture Research Board, Lahore
•
Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF),
Copenhagen, Denmark
•
Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Turkey
•
Marhaba Laboratories, Lahore
•
Institute of Botany, Azerbaijan Academy of
Sciences, Azerbaijan
•
Comstech, Pakistan
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50. TEACHING RESOURCES
Department possesses a number of in-house
facilities in addition to modern class rooms and
well-equipped labs to facilitate teaching and
enhance students learning experiences. These
are;
Life Sciences Library
Life Sciences Library has a rich and updated
collection of books and research journals. The
library holds extensive research material on
different fields like Plant Morphology, Plant
Anatomy, Plant Physiology, Plant Taxonomy,
P h y c o l o g y , F u n g a l B i o l o g y , G e n e ti c s ,
Microbiology, Industrial Biotechnology, Crop
Improvement, Environmental Studies, Plant
Biotechnology, Molecular Biology and Genetic
Engineering.
Herbarium was established under the headship of
an eminent scholar Prof. S.R. Kashyap in the early
1900s. Under the guidance of Prof Dr
Amin-ul-Haq Khan, the herbarium was improved
and officially named as & Dr Sultan Ahmed
Herbarium & in 2003 in recognition of his
contributions in the field of Taxonomy. The
collection at the herbarium is quite notable for
holding the specimens dating back to 1912. The
herbarium offers support to national institutions
and organizations in the field of Botany, making it
a treasure trove of plant specimens available to all
researchers. Since 2019, Dr Sultan Ahmad
Herbarium became registered with Global
Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) which is
an international network and research
infrastructure. Digitalization of herbarium is in
p r o c e s s u n d e r t h e p r o j e c t e n ti t l e d ,
“Georeferencing and mobilization of plant
occurrence data from Pakistan”.
Dr Sultan Ahmad
Herbarium
This museum has been named as & Kashyap
Botany Museum” in recognition of massive
contributions of Rai Bahadur Dr Shiv Ram
Kashyap (Prof) He took keen interest in the
collection of plant specimens, not only from the
Indian subcontinent, but also from China,
Indonesia, UK and Philippines. Most of the
Bryophytes were collected by Prof Kashyap. The
collections of liverworts and mosses were
regarded as the largest in the world. A huge
collection of mycological specimens was done by
Prof Dr Sultan Ahmed.
Kashyap Botany Museum
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51. PROJECTION OF STUDENTS’
POTENTIAL TALENT
Biological Society of Pakistan is housed in
Biological laboratories of Government College,
Lahore since 1954 for promotion of the cause of
Biology in Pakistan. The founding members of the
society were Dr Sultan Ahmad, Dr Muzzafar
Ahmed, Dr Abu Bakar, Prof. Ahsan-ul-Islam and
Prof Waiz Hussain Bokhari.
Biological Society of Pakistan
Biological Society GCU was established in 1910
with John Stephenson as President, Prof Shiv
Ram Kashyap as Vice President and Karam Chand
Mehta as a secretary. Society continues till today.
Biological Society GCU belongs to Departments
of Botany and Zoology, GC University, Lahore and
is run by the students of both departments.
Students under supervision of departmental
advisors arrange different events related to
Biology.
Biological Society GCU
Horticultural Society exclusively runs under the
umbrella of Department of Botany since 1991. It
provides a healthy opportunity for its members to
organize and participate in different events like
inter-collegiate and universities seasonal
flower-shows, competitions, Tree plantation
drives, training workshops, seminars, awareness
walks and exhibitions.
Horticultural Society
GCU Botanic Garden (seven acres) is managed by
the department since 1912. It includes a number
of wild floras, exotic and rare plant species.
Botanic Garden also hosts national and
international visits at regular intervals. Dr
Amin-ul-Haq has established Pakistan Botanic
Gardens Network (PBGN) Secretariat in 2010, at
Botanic Garden GCU Lahore. A seed bank,
greenhouse, experimental field, plant breeding
enclosures, an open-top chamber system,
mushroom cultivation laboratory and a seminar
hall are also present at the GCU Botanic Garden
to facilitate research activities. Currently, Mr
Muhammad Shariq Khawaja is serving as curator
of the garden.
GCU Botanic Garden
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52. Department of Botany regularly hosted several
national and international workshops,
conferences, seminars and model competitions. In
past few years, former chairs of the department
made extensive efforts to hold the said events.
T h e s e e v e n t s n o t o n l y a l l o w t h e
students to present their research
work at bigger platforms but also provide
t h e m a n o p p o r t u n i t y t o i n t e r a c t w i t h
the national and international scientists
belonging to different fields of Botany.
International and National
events
The Botany Alumni Association was established in
2009 under the supervision of Prof Dr
Zaheer-ud-din Khan with the following objectives:
1. To establish a link with/among the Ravian
Botanists.
2. To honor distinguished alumni of Botany by
arranging social and cultural functions.
Botany Alumni Association
(BAA)
Recently two PhD students (Ms Aydan Zeynalova
& Ms Aygun Baghirova) from Institute of Botany,
Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences visited
Applied Botany Lab of Department of Botany for
Research Traineeship through Comstech
Consortium of Excellence.
International Students at
Department of Botany
Dr Sultan Ahmad Botanical
Society
Dr Sultan Ahmad Botanical Society is established
in 2021 under the auspices of Department of
Botany, with the efforts of chairperson, Prof Dr
Tehreema Iftikhar. This was named after world-re-
nowned eminent botanist and mycologist, Prof Dr
Sultan Ahmad (Late) to honor his contributions in
this field. Major goal of the society is to appreci-
ate nature by organizing different activities
related to the plant sciences and by conserving
the indigenous flora of Pakistan.
Our graduates can pursue illustrious carriers as
Wildlife Biologists, Aquatic Biologists, Environmental
Quality Analysts, Ecologists, Plant Biochemists,
Molecular Biologist, Conservationist and
horticulturist etc. Departmental focal person of
GCU Placement office regularly share up to date
job opportunities with the students.
A Bright Future
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53. Alumni
Prof Dr Anwar Nasim
SI
Anwar Nasim, a well-known Pakistani genetist,
an alumnus of Government College Lahore,
and remain the president of Pakistan
Academy of Sciences from 2015–2017.
Dr. Nasim published over hundred scientific
papers in international journals since 1965.
He won a number of international and national
awards and honors including Chairman Third
World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Chapter
in Pakistan (July 2002); Patron Broader Middle
East and North Africa Association of Young
Scientists (BAYS) Since 2009 and elected
President of Pakistan Academy of Sciences
(2015). He won many awards such as
Overseas Pakistani Institute (OPI) award for
outstanding services (1995); Pride of
Performance in Molecular Genetics (1995) ;
Civil Award Sitara-e-Imtiaz in Molecular
Genetics 1999.
Dr Kauser Abdullah
Malik HI, SI, TI
He is graduated in M.Sc. (Botany) in 1965 and
done PhD from University of Aston, UK in 1970.
He served as Chairman, Pakistan Agricultural
Research Council, (1998-2001); Member
Biosciences, Pakistan Atomic Energy
Commission, (2001-2006); Member, Planning
Commission of Pakistan, (2006-2008). Currently,
he is a Distinguished National Professor and
Dean Postgraduate Studies, Forman Christian
College, Lahore. He has also won Life Time
Achievement Award by Pakistan Botanical
Society in 2011, Fellow Pakistan Academy of
Sciences, Fellow Third World Academy of
Science (TWAS), ISESCO Prize in Biology in
1997, Civil Awards by the President of Pakistan
for Science (Hilal-e-Imtiaz) in 2004, Sitara-e-Imtiaz
in 1998 and Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in 1988.
Faculty
Prof Dr Tehreema Iftikhar
Dr Tehreema Iftikhar, a Botanist is currently
working as the Professor and Chairperson,
Department of Botany. She is leading Applied
Botany Group and also Vice president (Punjab),
Pakistan Botanical Society since 2018. She is a
fellow Pakistan Biological Society since 2021 and
life member, Pakistan Botanical Society. She is an
Alumnus of Government College University, Lahore,
Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea and
Cornell University, NY, USA. She has supervised
more than 100 research students at postgraduate
level. In recognition of her invaluable services in the
field of science and technology, she received
Research Incentive Award for Years, 2016, 2017.
She is also working as advisor, Dr. Sultan Ahmad
Botanical Society, Government College University,
Lahore.
Dr Zafar Siddiq
He is an allumnus of Government College University
Lahore and started his professional career from
Botany Department in 2004. He won the Charles
Wollace Fellowship in 2009 to study at the Royal
Botanic Gardens Kew, UK. In 2011, he was awarded
with the PhD scholarship of Chinese Academy of
Sciences. He is also contributing in managing the
plantations and landscape of GCU Lahore and
holding the position of University state officer.
Dr Zaheer-ud-din Khan
Dr Zaheer is currently working as Distinguished
Professor of Botany at GCU Lahore. He has 46
years of teaching and research experience. He has
supervised more than 230 graduate and
postgraduate research students including 16 PhDs.
He had published about 200 research papers in
national and international journals. His research
interest are plant systematics, plant anatomy, and
ethnobotany.
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54. Prof Dr Tehreema Iftikhar
Chairperson
PhD (GCUL), Postdoc (USA)
Prof Dr Khalid Hamid Sheikh
Professor Emeritus
PhD (London)
Prof Dr Zaheer-ud-Din Khan
Distinguished Professor
PhD (Kings College, London)
Prof Dr Amin-ul-Haq Khan
Distinguished Professor
PhD (Imperial College, London)

Dr Safdar Ali Mirza
Associate Professor
PhD (PU)
Dr Uzma Hanif
Associate Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Muhammad Hanif
Assistant Professor
PhD (PU)
Dr Memuna Ghafoor Shahid
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Nousheen Yousaf
Assistant Professor
PhD (PU)
Dr Andleeb Anwar Sardar
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Sohaib Muhammad
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Zafar Siddique
Assistant Professor
PhD (UCAS-China)
Dr Umer Farooq Awan
Assistant Professor
PhD (BIT-China)
Saira Atta
Lecturer
MPhil (GCUF)
Dr Athar Hussain Shah
Senior Visiting Faculty
PhD (PU)
Syed Tariq Rizwan
Senior Visiting Faculty
MPhil (GCUL)
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Contact
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56. BS
(Regular / Self-supporting Programme)
This is a four-year degree programme consisting
of eight semesters. The programme involves both
theory and practice. It aims at producing
graduates who are not only equipped with the
basic and technical knowledge of various sports
but are also capable of representing and making
their institute proud through their performance at
both national and international levels.
In the first two years, students are required to
study compulsory and allied courses with their
major courses.
MPhil
(Regular / Self-supporting Programme)
A postgraduate programme (MPhil) has been
launched.
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57. Research Facilities
The Department comprises an academically
r e s e a r c h - e x p e r i e n c e d a n d s t r o n g t e a m o f
collaborative faculty members. Our faculty
members publish several papers in well-known
national and international journals indexed in
Scopus and Web of Science. Our faculty members
participate in the international conferences held
l o c a l l y a n d g l o b a l l y t o s h a r e e x p e r ti s e a n d
knowledge. We also impart rigorous research
training to our students through the supervision
of thesis/projects.
Co-curricular Opportunities
State of the art Tennis Court, Basketball Court,
Oval Hockey Field, Indoor Gymnasium for all
Indoor Sports, Cricket Ground, Squash Court, and
Football playfield are available at the Main
Campus.
FINA Standard short course swimming pool is
under construction. The department planned a
centre of excellence in sports with the latest
practical lab learning (PLL) facilities at New
campus.
The latest collection of Books is updated every
year in the library for Physical Education and
Sports Science students. We also have an
Academic Block including classrooms, research
room, cafeteria, ladies lounge for the students.
Certificate Courses
(6 weeks)
This certification programme is intended to be
executed as per international standards of sports
management. This certification will equip the
s t u d e n t s w i t h a n a n a l y s i s o f e ff e c ti v e
m a n a g e m e n t s t r a t e g i e s a n d t h e b o d y o f
knowledge associated with pursuing a career
relating to sports management in Pakistan. The
certification will introduce sports management
career opportunities and sports principles as they
a p p l y t o t h e a d m i n i s t r a ti o n , l e a d e r s h i p
s t y l e , c o m m u n i c a ti o n , m o ti v a ti o n , a n d
entrepreneurship.
A Bright Future
Our graduates play a significant role and positively
contribute to serving various sectors of society in
general and to render services as teachers in
educational institutions, coaches and managers at
multiple sports organisations, and fitness trainers
at Gyms of their own. For the guidance of
students, highly qualified professionals are
assigned as academic advisers.
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58. Faculty
Dr Asif Ali
Dr Asif is an Associate Professor and the
Chairperson of this department. He has
completed his PhD in Physical Education from
a well reputed national university of South
Korea. He has vast experience of teaching and
research in the field of Physical Education and
Sport Science. He has several publications in
motor learning, neurophysiology of sports,
and physical exercise domains.
Nida Bashir
Ms Nida is Lecturer in Physical Education at
Govt. Associate College for Women Model
Town, Lahore since 2015. She has done M.Sc.
Physical Education from GCU Lahore
(2012-2014), and a successful professional in
Sports and Physical Education.

Hafiz Umer Sardar
H a fi z U m e r i s L e c t u r e r a t t h e
Department. He an international Hockey
& Asian Silver Medalist and recipient of
Rolls of Honors in Academics and Sports
from GCU Lahore. He is Deputy Chief
Proctor, Advisor Hifz-e-Rizq Society,
Co-Advisor Ravians Health & Sports
Society and Hiking & Mountaineering
Club.
Alumni
Atif Ali
I have been a BSc (Hons) Physical
Education and Sports Sciences
student of the pioneer Session
2017-21. My teacher Sir Atif
Bhatti guided me to study further
in the UK, and now I am doing my
MS in Sports Management at the
University of Stirling (Glasgow).
Muzahir Hussain
I belong to Gilgit Baltistan. I have
completed my BSc (Hons) in
Physical Education and Sports
Sciences (pioneer batch
2017-2021). The Department
changed my life from an ordinary
Footballer to a professional one.
Moreover, Football is my passion.
That’s why I have participated in
various competitions, and I played
in the National Challenge Cup of
Pakistan and played U-19 and
U-23 levels from Punjab. I also
represented GCU in HEC, played
in four intervarsity competitions,
and won many events in Pakistan. I
am currently working as head of
Physical Education in the SOAR
STEM Schools System.
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59. Dr Asif Ali
Associate Professor
PhD, South Korea
Dr Muhammad Azam
Assistant Professor
PhD, South Korea
Muhammad Atif Shafiq
Lecturer
PhD Scholar, Russia
Hafiz Muhammad Umar Sardar
Lecturer
Muhammad Waseem Akhtar
Lecturer
National Gold Medalist Gymnast,
Masters in Physical Education
& Sports Sciences.
Rida Hameed Butt
Lecturer
Muhammad Shahid Mirza
Senior Faculty Member
Umair Asif
PhD Scholar Canada
Farwa Babar
MPhil
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61. BS
(Regular / Self-supporting Programme)
T h i s f o u r y e a r p r o g r a m m e i s o ff e r e d a t t h e
Department both in morning and evening
sessions. The rigorous academic class work and
research help students develop full understanding
of the subject, with specialization in a particular
fi e l d o f P s y c h o l o g y . I n t h e fi n a l y e a r ,
undergraduate students are given a choice to
choose their area of specialization keeping in view
their aptitude and interest. The most important
objective of this programme is to enhance their
subject specific knowledge and to provide hands
on experience which would enhance their job
prospects in diverse professional settings.
MSc
(Regular / Self-supporting Programme)
MSc Psychology offers courses at advanced level
for students who have done BA/BSc (two-year
degree). The programme is equivalent to BS at
GCU. It covers all major offshoots of Psychology
with a special emphasis on developing research
skills in students. In year II students are required
to produce an original research dissertation in any
area of Psychology. The overall objective is to
provide a rich exposure in all sub domains of
Psychology to enhance students’ employability in
diverse professional settings.
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62. PhD
W i t h t h e a i m t o p r o m o t e p r o f e s s i o n a l
development, the department started PhD in
Psychology in 2005 to promote research culture
in professional context. Members of our highly
qualified faculty supervise research in areas
including gender, health, educational, social,
developmental, forensic, clinical, cognitive,
cultural and religion psychology.
MS Industrial /Organizational
Psychology
The Department started MS in Industrial/
Organizational Psychology in 2012 with a view to
train professional psychologists for industrial and
other organizational settings. The purpose of the
programme is to fully equip the students in
managerial and other organizational skills and to
provide them enough exposure to various
organizational contexts in Pakistan in order to
connect theoretical concepts of the field with
indigenous requirements. The programme has a
diverse range of subjects which focus on areas
such as consumer behavior, organizational
management, conflict resolution, group dynamics,
and work motivation.
MPhil
The MPhil Psychology programme was
established in 2000 and aims at promoting skilled
researchers in diverse areas of psychology.
Furthermore, the programme is directed towards
enhancing the research aptitude of scholars,
particularly in the areas of research designing,
s t a ti s ti c a l a n a l y s i s , p s y c h o l o g i c a l t e s t
d e v e l o p m e n t . T h e p r o g r a m m e o ff e r s
s p e c i a l i z a ti o n i n t h e a r e a s o f C o u n s e l l i n g
Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Clinical
Psychology and Organizational behaviour.
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63. Unit of Forgiveness Education
and Practice
The Department of Psychology is the pioneer in
starting the Unit of Forgiveness Education and
Practice. Forgiveness implies transformation, whether
one examines the idea of forgiveness within the
ancient religious traditions or modern philosophical or
social scientific fields.
Dr Iffat Batool, Associate Professor at the
Department of Psychology, GC University, Lahore
a l o n g w i t h h e r t e a m t o o k a n i n i ti a ti v e t o
establish a unit of Forgiveness Education and Practice
at the new campus of GCU. The Vice Chancellor
Professor Dr Asghar Zaidi and the Chairperson,
Department of Psychology Dr Syeda Salma Hassan
u n c o n d i ti o n a l l y s u p p o r t e d D r I ff a t B a t o o l i n
this noble cause. This is a timely step taken in the
c i r c u m s t a n c e s p a r ti c u l a r l y i n P a k i s t a n i n
order to reduce suffering of people caused due to
unjust behaviors of others, terrorism, border disputes,
v i g i l a n ti s m , r e v e n g e s e e k i n g b e h a v i o r s , e t c .
Forgiveness education aims to promote well-being,
mental health, women’s protection and peace
within Pakistan. Dr Iffat worked under the supervision
o f D r R o b e r t E n r i g h t f o r P o s t - D o c t o r a t e a n d
conducted research on Pakistani children-parents to
v a l i d a t e E n r i g h t F o r g i v e n e s s I n v e n t o r y .
With the efforts of Dr Iffat Batool an MoU has been
signed between International Forgiveness and GC
University to develop a unit of IFI in Pakistan.
Certificate course in Forgiveness
education and practice
In addition to degree courses, the department
offers Certificate course in Forgiveness Education
and Practice.
The course focuses on historical overview of
forgiveness, religious perspectives of forgiveness,
forgiveness education, and assessment report.
Diploma in Forgiveness
Education and practice
• The diploma will consist of two semesters having
four courses each. Courses include: Historical
Overview of Forgiveness, Religious Perspectives
of Forgiveness, Forgiveness Education, and
Assessment Report, Theoretical Overview of
Forgiveness Therapy, Forgiveness Therapy within
Specific Disorders, Psychological Assessment in
Forgiveness Psychology, and Case Report. In
addition,
•
Forgiveness related consultancy services
•
Forgiveness testing cell
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64. Research Facilities
Students upgrade their learning by critically
reviewing the research articles published in
international journals. They also carry out
indigenous research to explore different
psychological aspects of human life. Research
projects are an important part of all our academic
programmes. Conducting research offers the
students an exciting opportunity to work in their
area of interest under the supervision of relevant
faculty member for a specific period of time. The
objectives are to provide regular guidance,
thorough support and ensure a timetable with
realistic but strictly followed deadlines, specified
for the completion of students’ empirical work.
Our aim is to equip students with knowledge and
research skills necessary to address wider
intellectual problems faced by the community in
academic and professional settings. To achieve
this, we continue to develop a number of
strategies and facilities. Dissertations are put to
plagiarism check before submission. These
studies get published in the reputed journals at
national and international level. The research in
the realm of forgiveness studies will radicalize the
research methods in the field of psychology.
Research Groups
Following research groups have been constituted
in the Department:
•
Forensic Psychology
•
Health Psychology
•
Developmental Psychology
•
Clinical Psychology
•
Educational Psychology
•
Social Psychology
•
Industrial/organizational Psychology
•
Psychological Testing/Assessment
•
Interpersonal Acceptance & Rejection
•
Religion & Psychology
•
Interpersonal Acceptance & Rejection
Research Journal
The Department of Psychology publishes an HEC
recognized Y category research journal namely
“Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical
Psychology” (PJSCP) which provides a forum for
dissemination of findings of research in social and
clinical areas of psychology. In addition to other
fi e l d s , t h e j o u r n a l a i m s t o e n h a n c e t h e
understanding of social, environmental and
cultural factors in the etiology and outcomes of
mental health problems since they affect
individuals and society. It is biannually published
w h i c h i s a l s o i n d e x e d i n t h e A m e r i c a n
Psychological Association’s database, PsycINFO.
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65. GCU Psyc ABSTRACT
GCU Psyc abstracts have been published. The
purpose to publish the abstracts is to disseminate
information in the professional community about
the research theses undertaken and completed at
the Department apart from articles by written
faculty and students published in professional
journals, articles presented in conferences/
seminars and brief reviews of books authored/
edited by our faculty.
Co-curricular Opportunities
Seminars, Workshops, and Conferences
The Department of Psychology organizes
workshops for the students and professionals to
enhance their academic knowledge and research
skills. It offers its students ample opportunities to
interact with the international scientific
community. The students and faculty members
are encouraged to participate and attend
seminars/workshops and listen to the guest
speakers (national and international) for
meaningful exposure. The department organizes
national and international conferences every year.
Many webinars, seminars and workshops were
conducted on the important Psychological issues
last year.
A Bright Future
The graduates from this department are serving at
international and national level in various
capacities such as:
• Psychologists in Armed FORCES (Army, Air
Force and Navy)
• Researches and faculty members in higher
educational institutes
• Police Psychologists in Police Department
• Counselors in school settings
• Psychologists in Special Education Institutes
• Civil Services
Academic and Professional Links
Our PhD and MPhil faculty has international
exposures, diverse specializations and research
i n t e r e s t s . T h e D e p a r t m e n t h a s l i n k s w i t h
n u m e r o u s h o s p i t a l s a n d o r g a n i z a ti o n s f o r
academic and research purposes. Apart from this,
the Department has signed an MoU with the
University of Wisconson, USA, and is in the
p r o c e s s o f e s t a b l i s h i n g f u r t h e r l i n k s w i t h
international institutions.
Dr Ajmal Psychological Society
The society was formed in 1962. It organizes
mental health week every year. Mental Health
w e e k i n c l u d e s a i n t e r - u n i v e r s i ti e s p o s t e r
competition, performing arts competition, quiz
competition, panel discussions and alumni Ravian
P s y c h o l o g i s t s s o c i a l e v e n i n g a n d m a n y
recreational activities .
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66. Faculty
Prof Dr Syeda Salma
Hasan
She is distinguished Ravian and joined Government
College in 1997. She has certificates of Merit, Roll
of Honour and K.B. Nanak Buksh medal in the
subject of Psychology. Dr Salma has served the
GCU University in various capacities including the
Chairperson of the Department twice. She is a
member of academic bodies of many prestigious
universities.
Dr Iffat Batool
Dr Iffat Batool is a distinguished Ravian and has taken
an initiative in establishing the Unit of Forgiveness
Education and Practice and is the director of the Unit.
She has received her post doctorate certification from
International Forgiveness Institute Madison,
Wisconsin, USA. Her post doctorate research project
was on the establishment of the psychometric
properties of Enright Forgiveness Inventory-30 in
Pakistan. She is creating awareness about forgiveness
education on electronic media and the incharge of
special education centre at GCU Lahore.
Prof Dr Syeda Shahida Batool
Dr Shahida joined the GC University, Lahore in 2011.
She has a vast research experience. She has been
awarded Best Researcher Award (2022) by the Higher
Eductaion Commission. She has supervised a number
of BS, MPhil and PhD Students.
Alumni
Syed Messum Ali
He is a PhD scholar and currently serving
as Assistant Director in the Directorate of
Colleges, Government of the Punjab. He
says, “My alma mater GCU Lahore has
been the driving force behind my
achievements which include "First
position in All Punjab PPSC Lecturer in
Psychology Examination, Academic
D i s ti n c ti o n s i n B S c H o n s a n d M P h i l
Psychology". I have also headed the
Health and Psychological Profiling Project
of more than 0.3 million students. The
credit for these achievements goes to my
teachers at Department of Psychology.
Umm E Laila
she is the first female vice
president in the history of Nazir
Ahmad Music Society GCU,
Lahore. She has performed in all
Pakistan International Music
Conference held in 2021. She has
adjudicated singing competition
organized by the Government of
Punjab and Punjab Group of
Colleges. She is holding the
position of Vice President of
Sondhi Translational Society. She
has also worked as Execution
Director in Din News, TV Today,
and Royal News.
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67. Prof Dr Syeda Salma Hasan
Chairperson
PhD (PU)
Prof Dr Syeda Shahida
Batool
Post Doc (UK) PhD (PU)
Dr Iffat Batool
Associate Professor
Post Doc (USA)
PhD (QAU)
Dr Amina Hanif Tarar
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCU)
Dr Nasreen Akhtar
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCU)
Dr Mussaffa Butt
Assistant Professor
Post Doc (UK)
PhD (GCU)
Dr Samra Tanveer
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCU)
Erum Makhdoom
Lecturer
MPhil (GCU)
Fatima Murtaza
Deputy Course Coordinator
MPhil (SU)
Amna Asif
Visiting Faculty
MSIO (GCU)
Hamid Hassan
Visiting Faculty
MPhil (GCU)
Nimra Munawar
Research Assistant (Internee)
MPhil Student GCU
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69. MS Clinical Psychology
This programme is the flagship of the unit and
GCU pioneered in introducing it in 2005. It is a
t w o y e a r f u l l ti m e p r o g r a m m e a t M S l e v e l .
It aims to train clinical psychologists for acquiring
professional skills like assessment, therapeutic
interventions and clinical research. The trainees
are required to develop these skills to deal with
the adult psychiatric patients, and to resolve the
learning and emotional difficulties faced by
c h i l d r e n . I n t h e fi n a l s e m e s t e r t h e
trainees are given opportunity to work in one of
the research areas recommended by the
department such as Forensic Psychology, Health
Psychology, Sports Psychology, Speech Therapy,
Community Psychology and Neuropsychological
Assessment.
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70. MS in Child Guidance and
Educational Counselling
Clinical Psychology Unit prides in introducing the
field of school psychology in Pakistan by making it
a part of MS in Clinical Psychology. Once again
Clinical Psychology Unit is taking lead in
introducing school psychology as an independent
discipline by initiating MS in child guidance and
educational counselling. This programme is one
step ahead of Diploma in Child guidance and
educational counselling that is already being
offered in Clinical Psychology Unit. Up till now,
two groups have passed out, and they have been
recruited in different schools. As time progresses,
more schools are increasingly realizing the need of
having school counsels. This course is also suitable
for the students who have diploma in child
guidance and want to upgrade their education to
MS level.
PhD in Clinical Psychology
In pursuance to raise the standard and expertise
of Clinical Psychologists in the country, the unit
has recently started PhD in Clinical Psychology.
The basic academic qualification to enter the PhD
programme is as follows:
● Candidates must have qualified GRE international/
Local GAT subject test at the time of admission
● MPhil/ MS in Clinical Psychology with minimum
3.00 CGPA
One Year Top-Up MS in
Clinical Psychology
There have been many clinical psychologists
holding Diploma in Clinical Psychology for many
years, but there was not any mechanism for them
to further continue their studies to post master or
doctorate level. This programme was introduced
in 2006 to meet the needs of many diploma holder
Clinical Psychologists. The ground rules of the
regular MS Programme are strictly followed.
Those with a diploma in Clinical Psychology and
two years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist
are required to complete two semesters which
might not have been covered in their previous
training (e.g.School Psychology and Research),
thus equating their training and knowledge with
the regular MS programme
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71. Postgraduate Diploma in Child
and Adult Psychotherapy
The distinctive feature of this diploma in addition
to course work is hands on experience of working
in Psychiatry Units of different Hospitals and
Special Education Centres in Lahore, where they
gain experience of diagnosis and psychotherapy
under supervision of trained and expert clinical
psychologists. Moreover, the Students getting
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychotherapy may be
eligible for the Top Up MS Clinical Psychology
Programme subject to meeting the eligibility
criteria of MS Top Up in Clinical Psychology later
with 2 years professional experience.
Co-curricular Activities
Psychological Assessment and Therapy
Services (PATS)
The Clinical Psychology Unit offers a regular
consultancy service by professionally trained and
experienced clinical psychologists. This service is
offered free to the University staff and also open
t o p u b l i c o n n o m i n a l r a t e s f o r i n - d e p t h
assessment and therapeutic guidance.
Punjab Mental Health Help Line
Punjab Mental health help line was established at
GCU Lahore to provide telecounseling services to
the public to deal with the psychological problems
experienced by them due the outbreak of the
Pandemic Covid -19. The Governor Punjab
Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar inaugarated the
mental health help line at GCU Lahore. The team
consisted of the clinicians working at the clinical
psychology unit provided telecounseling services
to large group of people suffering from
Psychological problems due to Covid 19. About
70% young people less than 26 years sought
psychological help from telecounseling services in
comparison to 30% middle aged people less than
60 years of age and 3% old people above than 60
years of age. The Punjab Mental Health Helpline
at GCU played an effective role in helping people
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72. Research Facilites
Research is an integral part of our training
programme. To date approximately more than
300 MS projects and 6 PhD in clinical psychology
have been completed on clinical issues of children,
adults and the elderly as well as in School
Psychology. A series of cognitive and
achievement tests for school children, and
checklists to assess behavioural and emotional
problems have been developed. These tools are
used regularly in our clinical work. GCU funded
project on the development of Students’ Problem
Checklist has been standardized and it is being
used in setting up the Campus Counselling Service
and in other researches pertaining to Student
Mental Health. A three-year HEC funded project
on the Parent Child Relationship report has been
completed. A few new projects are on their way to
completion.
A Bright Future
As the department focuses on professional
development of prospective as well as practicing
clinical psychologist, careers that await our
graduates are:
● Health Psychologists
● Child Psychologists
● Clinical Case Managers
● Neuropsychologists
● School Counselors
Trauma Counselling Service
T h e s e r v i c e w a s s e t u p i n D e c e m b e r 2 0 0 5
following the earthquake offering free service to
victims and their relatives. Later, it was extended
to victims of bomb blasts and their relatives. Now
a s t a n d b y s e r v i c e i s a v a i l a b l e t o a l l t r a u m a
sufferers free of charge. We also offer counselling
service to the members of 1122 rescue service.
to combat and cope effectively with the
psychosocial impact of the COVID -19 on their
lives.
Campus Counselling Service
The Unit also offers a comprehensive consultancy
service to all students of GC University. A fulltime
qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologist is
available to help the university students with all
kinds of emotional and psychological problems in
a totally confidential way. Individual and group
counselling is available on demand. The mode of
counselling is short term, focal and problem
solving. Preventive groups are also held for
common problems like exams anxiety, classroom
presentations and fostering other academic,
personal and special skills.The unit provides a full
back up service to the Campus Counsellor as and
when required.
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73. Co-curricular Opportunities
Consultancy and Training
The Unit has also offered consultancy and training
services to outside agencies. We had three groups
of Pakistan Air Force comprising Pilots, Trainers
and Psychologists. Last year the unit completed
one year modular course on Counselling
Techniques for the 10 PAF Psychologists. In 2011
one week workshop was conducted on
Introduction to Counselling with PAF Officers and
Trainers. We are also engaged in developing
personality profiles of the NGO’s and their
response to training. We are a signatory to MOU
with Fountain House Lahore . We have on-going
joint research projects with 1122, and we are
helping the service in improving their selection
procedures as well as offering counselling service
and assistance in training.
Clinical Psychology Test Resource
Centre (CPTRC)
Keeping in with our aim of developing indigenous
clinical psychology, we have catalogued the
indigenously developed tests in this centre, and its
knowledge base is available to students, clinical
psychologist and researchers for future use.
Test Development
We have developed a number of tests and scales
for school children. The GCU Assessment Battery
includes tests for assessing scholastic abilities,
intellectual functioning, memory and learning, as
well as a number of scales for assessing emotional
and behavioural problems, self-esteem, resilience,
anxiety and depression. The tests with manuals
are available to qualified professionals. Students
are groomed in all of these domains.
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74. Alumni
Saliha Anjum
PhD Psychology; MBACP(Accred.)
I am a Chartered Psychologist
r e g i s t e r e d w i t h t h e B r i ti s h
Psychological Society and an accredited
member of the British Association of
Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am a
Psychological Therapist at the University
of Strathclyde, Scotland. I am also
working with the British Red Cross as a
Research and Development officer. I
was in the first batch of the MS Clinical
Psychology (2005-2007), which played
a major role in influencing the direction
of my career and developed me as a
Practitioner Psychologist. It also paved
the way for me to later complete my
Doctorate in Psychology from the
University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Roman Irfan
I spent four years at Government
College University, Lahore getting
two degrees from the Institution,
MSC Psychology and MS in
Clinical Psychology from the
Clinical Psychology Unit.
This institute equipped me with all
the necessary skills and brushed up
my talent. I recently got selected in
Pakistan Air Force in combat
support as a Psychologist.
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75. Dr Mahwesh Arooj Naz
Incharge Clinical Psychology Unit
Dr Rabia Iftikhar
Assistant Professor
MSc (GCUL), MS (GCUL), PhD
(GCUL)
Dr Tazvin Ijaz
Associate Professor
MSc (GCUL), ADCP (PU),
MSGCUL), PhD (GCUL)
Dr Ayesha Majeed
Campus Counselor
MSc (GCUL), MS (GCUL), PhD
(GCUL)
Dr Saadia Dildar Hussain
Assistant Professor
Mphil(PU), PhD (PU)
Farhan Hashmi
Lecturer
MS (GCUL), PhD Scholar (GCUL)
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Contact
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77. BS
(Regular / Self-supporting Programme)
A four year programme in Zoology encompasses
the courses on a variety of branches and
sub-branches of this subject. The students get
many opportunities to explore the areas of their
interest in the field. They can also conduct
advanced research in those areas during research
projects, in the final year of the programme. The
Programme is also offered in the evening session.
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78. PhD
Our PhD scholars are selected through a rigorous
process of producing a sound research proposal
and their ability to defend it in front of the
Admission committee. PhD Scholars are provided
with unbound access to up-to-date and richly
equipped research labs of Biosafety level I and II
where they are expected to come up with either
an innovative or generic, yet a problem solving
solution to industrial bottlenecks which can
consequentially boost our national economy.
MPhil
With greater in-depth learning demands, this
programme is designed with special focus on
teaching advanced level courses in the fields of
Zoology. Such extensive and thorough course
make-up permits further polishing of skills and
knowledge acquired at undergraduate level.
(Regular / Self-supporting Programme)
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79. Research Facilities
The Department has an experienced faculty
actively involved in research activities. Currently,
the following nine Research Groups are
established in department.
• Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Wild Life and Ecology
• Entomology
• Cancer Biology
• Immunology
• Physiology
• Human Genetics
• Proteomics
• Molecular Biology
• Microbiology
• Environmental Biology
• Medical Toxicology
Stephenson Natural History Museum
The Stephenson Natural History Museum,
founded in 1906 by Dr Lt Col Stephenson, is one
of Asia's oldest natural history museums. It
contains over 7,000 preserved specimens. This
museum is used for various levels of education
and research.
Research Laboratories
For Intermediate and Undergraduate/
Postgraduate students, the department has two
general laboratories. In addition, there are six
research laboratories for postgraduate level
research. Among these newly established Cell and
Tissue Culture Laboratory is one that is fully
equipped for the cultivation of various cell lines.
The Department has purchased cutting-edge
equipment such as fluorescent and inverted
microscopes with photographic attachments, a
CO2 controlled incubator for tissue culture, a
cryostat, an ultracentrifuge, PCR, qPCR, and a
lypholizer. For advanced research activities, a
Sonicator, Cold storage Centrifuge,
Spectrophotometer, -80oC freezer, Gel
Documentation system, and Gene Manipulator
are available.
Animal Maintenance and Rearing
Facilities
The Department has an Insectary, Fish Ponds, a
Rabbit House and a Mouse House for conducting
experiments on various animals
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80. Co-curricular Opportunities
A Bright Future
There is a vast range of opportunities in Pakistan
open to postgraduates in Zoology. These include
positions in:
• Government departments e.g. Conservation,
Zoo, Environment and public health
• Education
• Scientific publishing
• Wildlife and fisheries management e.g. Fish &
Game Council
• Regional Authorities
• Medical and Veterinary Laboratories
Many of our graduates are now working overseas.
Life Sciences Library
The GC University Life Sciences Library, housed
in the Institute of Biotechnology building at GC
University Lahore, has a diverse and up-to-date
collection of books on various fields of science
such as botany, zoology, biotechnology, and
environmental sciences as well as research
journals and several volumes of the Linnaean
Society. The library houses exclusive research
materials on topics such as Biodiversity, Medical
Entomology, Cell & Molecular Biology, Genetic
Engineering, and Advanced Environmental
Sciences.
Networked PCs are linked to a wide range of
software, communication, and print services in
the University's central and postgraduate
libraries. There is quick access to the Internet,
which connects the GCU libraries to many digital
information networks that connect national and
international universities.
Zoological Society GCU
In 2021, the department of zoology founded a
new society called "Zoological Society, GC
University, Lahore, with the slogan "Conserve
nature and save future." This society organises
events that are not only relevant to Zoology but
also interesting to all university students. It aims
to highlight the significance of Zoology while
p r o v i d i n g s t u d e n t s w i t h a p l a tf o r m t o
demonstrate their abilities and become
all rounders.
Biological Society GCU
This society is run by the departments of Zoology
and Botany. It allows students from both
departments to prepare and participate in various
national and international events under the
guidance of consultants (Zoology and Botany).
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81. Alumni
Sidra Afzal
GCU, Lahore is place which gave me the
chance to polish my skills and broaden my
vision. It not only equipped me with the
traditional academic knowledge but also
enlightened my vision by providing an
immense chance to participate in National
and international conferences, seminars,
symposia, workshops and much more.
During my BS studies I learned a lot of
concept based things including practical
application of my knowledge. I count my
final during my whole session the most
fruitful year during which I learnt all
research based and writing skills. Best
thing about my department is our worthy
teachers; you can approach, ask and
inquire anything or any concept about
your studies at any time.
Babar Gulab
GCU, Lahore is an institute that provides
opportunities to the students to improve and
express themselves as a good researcher all
around the world. The students from all
around Pakistan show their keen desire to be a
part of such a glorified institute. I, Babar Gulab
as a student of M. Phil Zoology, learned a lot in
various disciplines with specialization in
microbiology. After I earn my degree, I am
highly motivated and intend to start my work
in PhD in this prestigious glorious institute. At
GCU students enjoy comfortable and
accessible study environment. They find a lot
of different activities at the university campus
available for studying and career building.
Thanks to Allah Almighty and thanks to GCU
for providing me an outstanding environment
of learning and for the development of my
morality.
Faculty
Dr Muhammad Tahir
I am proud Alumni (1999-2003) and faculty
member of this prestigious institution. I am
extremely proud and honored to have been
part of this esteemed institution since 2016 as
a faculty member and Chairperson of the
Zoology Department. I am also one of the
blessed persons as I have put some pure
efforts for nurturing this historical institution
as an administrator (Additional Registrar of
Confidential Branch). Last but not the least I
will always be eager to serve this renowned
institution till my last breath.
Dr Iram Liaqat
I joined GCU, Lahore in 2012 as Assistant
Professor. After spending a decade, I feel
really privileged that I have met a team of
inspiring people that are very helpful, friendly
and supportive. They made me feel as their
p a r t b y i n v o l v i n g m e i n d i ff e r e n t
responsibilities such as teaching, research and
administrative tasks. I have taught Zoology at
different levels and polished my lab skills on
various microbial aspects, explored advanced
biotechnological techniques and molecular
aspects of zoology. GCU has given me the
great opportunity to make a difference in my
own and in students’ lives.
Dr Dil Ara
She has postdoc and working as Associated
Professor, She is an alumnus and has honour
to serve as Assistant Professor Since 2011
-2016. She has research interest in Molecular
Biology, Microbiology, Developmental
Biology, and Genomics and Proteomics at BS,
MSc, MS, and PhD level. She has contributed
in research and her students are serving in
various esteemed organization.
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82. Prof Dr Muhammad Tahir
Chairperson
PhD (PU)
Prof Dr Atif Yaqub
PhD (GCUL; Split site, University
of Florida, USA)
Dr Dil Ara Abbas Bukhari
Associate Professor
PhD (PU)
Dr Ayesha Shuja Farooq
Assistant Professor
PhD (UK) (Ex-Pakistan Leave)
Dr Iram Liaqat
Associate Professor (Tenured)
PhD (PU)
Dr Shaukat Ali
Associate Professor (TTS)
PhD (Netherland)
Dr Nusrat Jahan
Distinguished Professor
PhD (UK)
Humna Shoaib
Visiting Faculty
MS Zoology (LCWU, lahore)
Iqra Pervaiz
Visiting Faculty
MS Zoology (LCWU, Lahore)
Iqra Pervaiz
Visiting Faculty
MS Zoology (LCWU, Lahore)
Noor Virk
Visiting Faculty
MS Zoology (LCWU, Lahore)
Dr Andleeb Batool
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Chand Raza
Assistant Professor
PhD (China)
Amna Shahid
Lecturer
MPhil (GCUL) (on study leave)
Samia Azad
Curator
MPhil (GCUL)
Hafiza Sadaf Zahra
Curator
MPhil
Dr Azizullah
Distinguished Professor
PhD (Hull) UK
Dr Muhammad Tariq Zahid
Assistant Professor
MSc (Gold Medallist, UAJK),
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Irfana Liaqat
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Riffat Iqbal
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Mehwish Faheem
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Muhammad Imran Sohail
Assistant Professor
PhD (Austria)
Dr Naila Malkani
Assistant Professor
PhD (Austria)
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83. Faculty of Mathematical
and Physical Sciences
• Institute of Physics
• Department of Physics
• Centre for Advanced Studies in Physics
(CASP)
• Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences
• Department of Computer Science
• Department of Geography
• Department of Mathematics
• Department of Statistics
• Sustainable Development Study Centre (SDSC)
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86. Academic Goals
Our ambition is to become a department that
meets international standards in terms of facilities
and academic excellence.
BS in Physics
The Department of Physics is successfully running
one of the leading undergraduate programmes in
Physics. Students who have successfully completed
their intermediate/ A- levels can get admission on
the basis of test and interview. The BS programme
spans a duration of 8 semesters, where they
understand and learn to apply the basic concepts
of theoretical and experimental Physics.
(Regular / Self-supporting Programme)
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87. MPhil in Electronics
Our Department is one of the few departments in
the country offering MPhil in Electronics. The
duration is the same as our MPhil Physics
programme.
MPhil in Physics
BS in Electronics
A four-year BSc Electronics program prepares the
students for the future in technology, with
extensive laboratory work and coding, along with
basic theoretical knowledge.
Our MPhil degree program consists of a two
semester coursework (25 credit hours) followed by
research work of 06 credit hours.
(Regular / Self-supporting Programme)
PhD
Our PhD degree focuses on fundamental and
applied research that contributes to the
betterment of society through science. With the
help of our highly qualified faculty, our PhD
scholars have been publishing their work in high
impact factor journals. Before commencing their
research work the scholars arerequired to study a
coursework of 18 credit hours and take a
comprehensive examination at the end.
Research Facilities
Research groups
The department of Physics is actively engaged in
high quality research work through the following
theoretical and experimental research groups.
• Plasma Physics (Experimental and Theoretical)
• Materials Science and Nano-technology
• Intense LASER-atom Interaction
• Embedded Systems and Instrumentation
• Solar Cell Laboratory
• Nuclear Structure and Data Analysis
• M.E.M.S. (Micro Electro Mechanical systems)
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88. Research productivity and
facilities
The number of research publications produced
annually by the Physics Department
demonstrates the department's high level of
research productivity. During the academic year
2021-22, our faculty members published over
140 research articles in internationally renowned
journals yielding a total impact factor of 387.
Furthermore, more than ten PhDs were awarded
in the same year. Our faculty members have been
awarded more than ten million-dollar research
grants. There are several well-equipped laborato-
ries available to assist faculty and students in
conducting quality research. Theoretical groups
are also heavily involved in pushing research
output to new heights.
Journal of Natural Sciences
and Mathematics
The Journal of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
is a biannual journal published by GC University
Lahore. This journal is committed to publishing
high-quality articles that integrate current
research in the fields of physics, chemistry, and
mathematics.
International Research
Collaborations
The Department of Physics has formed several
international and national collaborations so that
researchers can take advantage of expanded
infrastructure and facility opportunities. The
Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission chose the
department as one of six universities out of a
hundred to collaborate with CERN. In addition,
the department has completed a fifteen-year
research collaboration with the Juelich Research
Center in Germany. In addition to this, our
experimental Plasma group is currently
collaborating with Nanyang Technology
University of Singapore and City University of
Hong Kong.
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89. Symposium on Frontiers
in Physics
In January 2019, the 16th National Symposium
on Frontiers in Physics was jointly organised by
the Department of Physics at GCU Lahore and
the Pakistan Physical Society on the GCU
Campus. Famous physicists and aspiring young
researchers from all over Pakistan presented their
research work on important topics in Physics such
as Condensed Matter Physics, Materials Science
and Nanotechnology, High Energy Physics,
Nuclear Physics & Cosmology, Atomic, Molecular,
and Laser Physics, Plasma Physics and Controlled
Fusion, and Computational Physics.
Salam Chair in Physics
The establishment of the Salam Chair in Physics
by the Federal Government of Pakistan in 1999
was another significant step in promoting quality
research in Physics at GCU. It was named after Dr
Abdus Salam, a Nobel Laureate (1979), a former
Ravian (1942-46), and later a Professor of
Mathematics (1951-54).
Co-curricular Opportunities
Societies
The Department of Physics has two societies that
are actively involved in grooming students and
shaping their skills in order to prepare them for
the challenges of the real world. The two societies
are as follows:
• Jones Physics Society (founded in 1926)
• Electronics Society (Est. 2011)
These societies provide numerous opportunities
for student leadership and participation outside
the classroom. Furthermore, through lectures and
seminars, students are exposed to the most
recent advances in their fields of interest.
A Bright Future
Physics is an appealing career choice nowadays
due to the variety of careers available in this field.
Our degree holders have skills that are in high
demand right now. They can work in academia,
research and development, industry,
communication, health care, and other fields, with
equal opportunities in both the private and public
sectors.
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90. Faculty
Prof Dr Riaz Ahmad
The Director Institute of Physics and
Dean Faculty of Mathematical and
Physical Sciences, recieved his PhD
degree from University of London and
DIC from Imperial College London. His
research interests include Experimental
Plasma Physics and Materials Science.
Dr Riaz Ahmad has been awarded the
Pakistan Academy of Sciences Gold
Medal 2018 for his outstanding
research in the field of Physics. He has
produced 18 PhDs so far and the
number of his publications exceeds
150.
Prof Dr M Nouman
Sarwar Qureshi
Qureshi did his PhD in Space Plasma
Physics from the Centre for Space
Science and Applied Research, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China in
2007 and then Post Doctorate from the
Space Science Institute, Beihang
University, Beijing, China in 2013. He
has 56 international publications in
impact factor journals, 3 international
conference publications and many
invited and contributed talks in
international and national conferences.
He has supervised 47 graduate
students, 36 MPhil students and 8 PhD
students so far.
Alumni
Adil Umer Khawaja
I was a candidate in the BSc Physics
programme at GCU Lahore from 2016 to
2020. Despite coming here with the rigid
mindset that I would do nothing but Physics, I
made friends in the most unexpected places
and learned a great deal from them. As a result,
my experience here was far more interesting
and richer than I had imagined. I graduated
from GCU with an Academic Roll of Honor and
am currently doing PhD in Physics at the
University of Virginia. It has been the excellent
company and support of some of my
professors in both the Physics and English
departments that has led me to where I am
today.
Dr Nida Haram
She received her MSc and MPhil
degrees in Physics with distinction from
GC University Lahore. During her seven
years stay at GC University (four years
as a student and three years as a
lecturer/researcher) she not only
gained a thorough understanding of the
general principles of Physics but also a
firm grasp over a broad range of
experimental skills that helped her win a
competitive fully funded PhD
scholarship at Griffith University,
Australia. She published more than 10
research articles in well-esteemed and
highly-cited Physics journals and
presented her work at several
prestigious international conferences in
Australia and abroad.
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91. Dr Riaz Ahmad
Chairman & Dean
PhD, DIC (London, UK)
Dr M Nouman Sarwar Qureshi
Professor
PhD PostDoc (Beijing, China)
Dr Mazhar Hussain
Associate Professor
PhD (GCUL) PostDoc (Milan, Italy)
Dr Gohar Abbas
Associate Professor
PhD (GCUL), PostDoc (London, UK)
Dr Muhammad Imran
Assistant Professor
PhD (QAU, Islamabad)
Dr Abdul Ghaffar
Assistant Professor
PhD (Vienna, Austria)
Dr Farah Aziz
Assistant Professor
PhD (Stuttgart, Germany)
Dr Muhammad Atif
Assistant Professor
PhD (Berlin, Germany)
Dr Zubia Kiran
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Atif Shahbaz
Assistant Professor
PhD, PostDoc (Heidelberg,
Germany)
Dr Fatima Binte Munir
Assistant Professor
PhD (Innsbruck, Austria)
Dr Muhammad Altaf
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL), PostDoc (Leuven,
Belgium)
Dr Sadia Sharif
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Saqib Jabbar
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Saqib Jabbar
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Dilawar Ali
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Zafar Iqbal
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Muhammad Ikram
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Syed Sajid Ali Gillani
Assistant Professor
PhD (Chemnitz, Germany)
Dr Muhammad Sarfraz
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL), PostDoc (Maryland,
USA)
Dr Fozia Shaheen
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Muhammad Javaid
Iqbal
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Rabia Ahson
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Saba Khalid
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Sajid Ali
Lecturer
PhD (Muenster, Germany)
Electronics Program
Dr Ing Ali Asif
Assistant Professor & Incharge
PhD (Stuttgart, Germany)
Engr Dr Waseem Ashraf
Assistant Professor
PhD (Bangkok, Thailand)
Dr Muhammad Imran
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Faran Baig
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Mr Zahoor Ahmed
Lecturer
MS (UET, Lahore)
Mr Faheem Qasim
Lecturer
MPhil (QAU, Islamabad)
Mr Muhammad Yasir Noor
Lecturer
MPhil (GCUL)
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93. Academic Programmes
The CASP aims at achieving high quality teaching
and research by imparting knowledge in the field
of Experimental Physics. The courses of Applied
Physics are being offered to students at both
MPhil and PhD levels.
MPhil (Applied Physics)
PhD
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94. Research Facilities
Research Groups
CASP has been divided into five major research
groups:
● Materials Science Group
● Accelerator Group
● Laser Group
● Plasma Processing of Materials Group
● Condensed Matter Physics Group
These groups are carrying out intensive research
work on different projects. A number of research
papers are being published by these groups in the
journals of international repute every year. In the
year 2020, we have published 40 research papers
in international impact factor journals.
● Pelletron Accelerator
● Universal Testing Machines
● Nd-YAG Laser
● Scanning Electron Microscope
● Vacuum Furnace
● Hardness Tester
● Ti-Sapphire Laser
● Sample Preparation Facilities
● Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer
● Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer
● Spin Coating System
● Simulation Research Laboratory
● RF/DC magnetron Sputtering System
● Plasma Technology Lab
Rafi M. Chaudhri Chair
The Rafi M. Chaudhri Chair in Experimental
Physics has been established at CASP to pay
homage to its founder and to ensure that his
tradition of research continues to flourish. So far,
Dr Nisar Ahmad (2008-2010), Dr Shoaib Ahmad
(2010-2012), Professor Dr Muhammad Zakria
Butt (2013-2017) and Prof. Dr Muhammad
Zakaullah (2017-present) have been appointed as
Rafi M. Chaudhri Chair Professors in Experimental
Physics at CASP.A Bright Future
The quality of education at CASP can be vouched
by looking at our graduates who are getting good
jobs in public sector universities as well as in other
educational and research organizations. Our
alumni are doing their PhDs in the top ranking
international universities of Europe, USA, Canada
and Australia.
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95. Faculty Alumni
Shaista Tahir
(MPhil Applied Physics, Session:
2020-2022)
I feel honored to be a part of one of the
most distinguished research centers of
GCU Lahore. CASP has provided me
with the right orientation for my MPhil
research work, and has greatly
broadened my scholarly scope. One of
the distinguishing features of this
department is strengthening of the
oretical foundations in early stages; it
allows its students to think more freely
and choose an area of research based
on their self-interests.
Saif-ur-Rahman
(MPhil Applied Physics, Session:
2021-2023)
It is a matter of great pride and honor
for me that I have been a part of one of
the oldest institutions of Pakistan.
CASP has greatly facilitated me in my
research activities and provided me
with numerous opportunities to attend
scholarly seminars and webinars. The
honorable and highly-qualified staff of
CASP continues to guide the students
regarding their studies, research, and
other extra- curricular activities. I,
too, am currently serving as Sports
Coordinator , Rafi Physics Society of
CASP.
Prof Dr Shazia Bashir
Dr Shazia Bashir is currently working as
Director, Centre for Advanced Studies in
Physics GC University Lahore. She has been
involved in teaching and research at post
graduate level for the last 24 years. Her field of
specialization is laser matter interaction. She
did her PhD with distinction from Technical
University Vienna , Austria. She has published
100 research articles in international impact
factor journals with total impact factor of 153,
citation of 1050, and h-index 19. She has
p r e s e n t e d h e r r e s e a r c h w o r k i n 9 4
international and national conferences. She
has supervised 08 PhD and 63 MPhil/MSc
projects/theses.
Dr Tousif Hussain
He is working as an Associate Professor of
Physics at GCU, Lahore. Dr Hussain worked as
a Research Associate in the Mechanical
Engineering Department, University of
Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada in 2010. He
completed his PhD Degree from GCUL in
2012. His research premise includes
Experimental Plasma Physics, Materials
Science, and Energy storage Devices on which
he has published more than Seventy-five (75)
research publications. Apart from his own
research, he has supervised two PhD and more
than Twenty MPhil Research papers. In
addition to this, Dr Hussain also oversees
Plasma Materials Processing, Scanning
Electron Microscope (SEM), Fourier
Transformation infra-red Spectroscopy (FTIR),
and UV-Vis spectroscopy laboratories at
CASP.
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96. Prof Dr Shazia Bashir
Director
PhD (Technical University Vienna,
Austria)
Dr Naveed Afzal
Associate Professor
PhD (Universiti Sains, Malaysia)
Dr Tousif Hussain
Associate Professor
PhD (Government College
University, Lahore)
Syed Tahir Abbas
Assistant Professor
MPhil (University of the Punjab,
Lahore)
Athar Naeem Akhtar
Assistant Professor (on study leave)
MPhil (University of the Punjab,
Lahore)
Shahzad Saadat
Assistant Professor
MSc (Government College
University, Lahore)
Dr Nawaz Muhammad
Assistant Professor
PhD (Utretch University,
Netherlands)
Dr Khaliq Mahmood
Assistant Professor
PhD (Government College
University, Lahore)
Dr Ghulam Murtaza
Assistant Professor
PhD (University of the Punjab,
Lahore)
Dr Asma Hayat
Assistant Professor
PhD (Government College
University, Lahore)
Dr Mohsin Rafique
Assistant Professor
PhD (Hanyang University, South
Korea)
Dr Mehreen Akram
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Muhammad Ahsan
Shafique
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Sobia Sehar
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Rana Muhammad Ayub
Lecturer
MPhil (GCUL)
Farrukh Ehtesham Mubarik
Lecturer
MPhil (GCUL)
Muhammad Shahnawaz
Lecturer
MPhil (GCUL)
Zeeshan Zaheer
Lecturer
MPhil (GCUL)
Sajjad Ahmad
Lecturer
MPhil (UET, Lahore)
Muhammad Sabtain Abbas
Lecturer (on study leave)
MPhil (Government College
University, Lahore)
Dr Muhammad Zakaullah
Professor
PhD (Quaid-i-Azam University,
Islamabad)
Professor Rafi M. Chaudhri
Chair
Dr Muhammad Zakaullah
Professor
PhD (Quaid-i-Azam University,
Islamabad
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98. ASSMS offers full time MPhil and PhD
programmes in Mathematics. In order to ensure
excellence in research, all students are provided
with stipends by the School. Currently, 45 MPhil
and 49 PhD students are enrolled at the ASSMS.
Students are admitted to the MPhil programme
based on their performance in the admission
examination and GPA in their undergraduate
degree.
Academic Programmes
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99. MPhil
Applicants having an MSc Mathematics degree or
a four year BS Mathematics degree are eligible to
apply for this programme. Applicants waiting for
the result of their final exam or those in the final
semester of the MSc or the four years BS
programme can also apply. Admission to the
programme is based upon the past academic
record, performance in the admission test and in
the interview conducted by the School.
PhD
Applicants with an MPhil/MS or equivalent
degree in Mathematics, from an institution
recognized by HEC, are eligible to apply, if they
have at least 3.00/4.00 CGPA or First Division in
MPhil/MS or equivalent degree programme.
Applicants waiting for the result of their final
examination or those in the final semester of the
MPhil/MS or equivalent degree programme can
also apply. Admission to the programme is based
upon his past academic performance, valid GRE
(Subject) / GAT (Subject), whichever is applicable,
and the interview conducted by the School.
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100. Research Facilities
The School has several active research groups
working in areas of mathematics and theoretical
physics. Currently, it is broadening the scope of
research in this field by strengthening its visitor
programme and providing a platform for interna-
tional research collaborations. The current
research groups are functioning in the following
areas:
● Algebraic geometry
● Algebraic Topology
● Differential Geometry
● Graph Theory and Combinatorics
● Functional Analysis
● Commutative Algebra
● Number theory
● Ergodic theory
● Differential Equations & Integrable Systems
● Fluid Dynamics
● Mathematical Modeling and Simulation
A Bright Future
ASSMS enables students to serve in promising
careers as:
● Statisticians
● Auditors
● Actuaries
● Economists
● Financial Analysts
Co-curricular Opportunities
Fellowships
The School provides space and facilities to the
young researchers who are interested in
enhancing their skills and understanding by
interacting with our eminent foreign and local
faculty. Each year, Post-Doctoral Fellowships are
offered by the School to local and foreign
scientists who spend nine months at the School.
In the recent years, the range of financial support
offered to the candidates has been expanded to
make the fellowship more accommodating for the
recent graduates. Recent post-doctoral fellows
include:
Dr Andrew Omame
Mathematical Biology and Dynamical Systems
Theory
Dr Taj Munir
Numerical Mathematics
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101. Faculty Alumni
Dr Andrew Omame
I joined ASSMS in November 2021 for
my Postdoctoral research programe. It
has been a great experience for me,
working under the kind supervision of
Prof. Dr. Mujahid Abbas and also Prof.
Dr. Fiazud Din Zaman. All the faculty
members and staff are really amazing to
work with. The environment is calm,
serene and also the most conducive for
research. Staying and working in
ASSMS make me feel at home. I can
confidently say that ASSMS is one of
the best Schools of Mathematical
Sciences, not just in Pakistan, but
globally. I am very delighted to be
associated with such a renowned
institution.
Shabnam Malik
I am honored to be a graduate from the
first batch of PhDs of Abdus Salam
School of Mathematical Sciences. An
institute that has made its mark as one
of the best research institutes in
Pakistan with the combination of
quality research produced by its
graduates and an outstanding local and
international faculty. I was fortunate to
be associated with this prestigious
institute that has played a key role in
strengthening my leadership qualities
and in flourishing me to become who I
am today.
Prof Dr Mujahid
Abbas
Prof Mujahid is currently serving DG
ASSMS. He did his Postdoctoral
fellowships from Indiana University
Bloomington, USA and then from
University of Birmingham, UK. Prior
to joining GCU, Lahore, he had served
different universities such as Lahore
University of Management Sciences,
Pakistan, University of Birmingham,
UK King Abdulaziz University, King
Saud University , King Fahd University
of Petroleum and Minerals, Ton Duc
Thang University, and Abdus Salam
International Center of Theoretical
Physics, Italy .
Prof Dr Fiazud Din
Zaman
Dr Zaman is an eminent Pakistani
mathematician with years of teaching
and research experience. He has been
the professor of Mathematics at the
King Fahad University of Petroleum and
Minerals. He is expert in the theory of
ordinary and Partial differential
equations. He has worked extensively
on developing method based on
symmetries to solve differentials
equations. He has published extensively
on determining the solutions of
different differentials equations using
various methods.
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102. Mohamad Rached Mneimné
University Paris VII - Denis Diderot 
Mathematics, France
Nadir Matringe
Poitiers, Poitou-Charentes, France
Evgeny Smirnov
Department of Mathematics, 
Higher School of Economics, 
Russia
Mumtaz Hussain
Department of Mathematics, La 
Trobe University, Australia
Karl Dilcher
Dalhousie University of 
Mathematics & Statistics, Canada
Ngo Viet Trung
Institute of Mathematics, Vietnam 
Academy of Science and 
Technology, Vietnam
Tim Romer
University of Osnabruck, Germany
Prof Dr Mujahid Abbas
Director
PhD (UniversitatPolitecnica 
DeValencia, Spain)
PhD Applied Mathematics (NCBAE, 
Lahore)
Post-Doc (University of 
Birmingham)
Post-Doc (Indiana University 
Bloomington)
Dr Hassan Azad
Visiting Professor
PhD, University of Notre Dame, 
USA
Dr Afshan Sadiq
Assistant Professor
PhD, Abdus Salam School of 
Mathematical Sciences
Dr Fiazud Din Zaman
Visiting Professor
PhD, University of Cranfeld, UK
Visiting Foreign Faculty at the 
School
Dr Andrea Fenovcikova
Department of Applied 
Mathematics and Informatics 
Technical University of Kosice, 
Slovakia
Dr Barbu Berceanu
Institute of Mathematics of the 
Romanian Academy, Romania
Dr Dan Grigore Timotin
Institute of Mathematics of the 
Romanian Academy, Romania
Dr Dimitar A. Kolev
Department of Mathematics, 
University of Chemical Technology 
and Metallurgy, Bulgaria
Dr Gerhard Pfister
Fachbereich Mathematik Universit 
at Kaiserslautern, Germany
Dr Johann Davidov
Institute of Mathematics and Informatics
Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Bulgaria
Dr Rein Leo Zeinstra
University of Hamburg, Germany
Dr Vieru Dumitru
“Gh. Asachi” Technical University 
of Iasi, Romania
Dr Viviana Ene
Ovidius University of Constanta, 
Romania
Abdul Hamid Kara
University of the Witwatersrand, 
South Africa
Fazal Mahmood Mahomed
The African Academy of Sciences, 
South Africa
Hannah Markwig
EberhardKarls University 
Tübingen, Germany
Simon Kristensen
University of Aarhus, Denmark
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104. BS
The Department of Computer Science now offers
an up-to-date portfolio of the Undergraduate
courses. These courses are selected for their
relevance in the modern world, and hence ensure
that our students have the knowledge and abilities
best suited to their future endeavors. The
four-year BS Programme of Computer Science is
compulsory for all the undergraduate students,
but they would be able to choose their final
projects in different fields of IT, depending on
their future career aspirations, in areas such as
Business, Digital Media, Gaming Platforms,
Software Engineering and Wireless Networks.
The BS (CS) Programme is of 133 credit hours and
is spread over 4 years, a total of 8 semesters with
2 Semesters every year. In order to attain the
degree, the students are required to fulfill their
credit hours and the final project.
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105. MS
It is a matter of pride for the department that our
subject specialists deliver relevant yet modern
content when it comes to MS (CS) programme.
With value-added course features and the
potential to complete a professional placement
during the dissertation module, our courses
ensure that our students meet industry
expectations, both in private and public sectors.
Consisting of 36 credit hours and spreading over a
time span of 2 years with 2 semesters in each
year, the MS(CS) programme requires its students
to pass 2 core courses (6 credit hours) and 6
elective courses (18 credit hours) along with a
thesis (12 credit hours) to complete the MS
degree.
PhD
Launched in 2013, the PhD programme of the CS
Department continues to work and, so far, the
Department has produced three PhDs. In order to
apply for admission, the applicant needs to have
18 years of education resulting in MS/MPhil
Computer Science with at least 3.00/4.00 CGPA
or 1st Division. The applicant also needs to either
pass GRE (International Exam) or GAT (University
Exam) by a minimum score of 60.
Course work of 18 credit hours in the first year is
required to be completed, which is then followed
by a comprehensive examination that grants PhD
students the candidacy of researchers. The
students are then required to write their PhD
Dissertations, producing at least one impact factor
publication out of their dissertations. The duration
of the PhD Programme is 3-8 years.
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106. Research Facilities
The main aim of the CS Department’s continuous
research work is to transfer the current and up-to-date
technological knowledge to its students. Our network
of public and private sector collaborators ensures that
our research is timely, relevant and has a positive
impact on society. Our research faculty is renowned
for its high-quality publications and leadership in the
respective subjects. One of the main research groups
o f t h e C S D e p a r t m e n t i s “ F o r m a l S o ft w a r e
Development Research Group”.
Formal Software Development
Research Group
Formal Software Development Group works in the
research areas of formal specification and verification
of real-time systems such as multi-agent systems.
Supervised by the chairperson of the Department,
Professor Dr Syed Asad Raza Kazmi, the research
group further consists of four PhD students for the
time being. The research works of the group include
working on formal modeling of self-adaptive real-time
systems, formal modeling of multi-agent systems,
concurrency issues in distributed systems, etc. It has
also published multiple impact factor and ISI indexed
research papers since 2015. Dr Awais Qasim is the first
of the research group members who completed his
PhD back in 2017 under the supervision of Dr Kazmi.
In 2019, two more members namely Dr Muhammad
Ilyas Fakhir and Dr Shazia Hanif completed their PhDs.
Six impact-factor and fifteen ISI indexed publications
were produced during their PhD research work.
Besides Formal Software Development Research
Group, the Department’s research profile further
includes groups like Semantic web, Cloud computing
and Artificial intelligence led by PhD and MS scholars.
More than thirty five research publications have been
published in the international and national journals/-
conferences by these groups.
Teaching Resources
It is a matter of honor for the Department of Computer
Science that it offers the best of facilities to its students
as well as its staff. CS Department is equipped with the
most updated computer labs and multimedia
projectors. Other facilities include air-conditioned
classrooms, a well-stocked library and round-the-clock
internet connection, promoting a learning
environment in the campus.
The Department of Computer Science administers a
network unit that provides optical interconnectivity
and internet facilities to the various departments of the
Government College University. At present, the
network unit possesses high-end servers under two
main projects of HEC namely Pakistan Education and
Research Networks (PERN). Besides the regular
teaching in BS (CS) and MS (CS) programmes, the
faculty of Computer Science is also engaged in the
teaching of computer related courses both at
intermediate (ICS) and BA/BS (Hons) levels at the
University.
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107. Computer Labs
The Department of Computer Science has a
diverse collection of updated computers at the
campus. The computers are available to the
student body for research purposes, academic
and extracurricular usage. All the computers are
networked using Cisco routers and switches.
Powered by the DELL POWEREDGE 730 Series,
the servers of CS Labs are highly efficient.
Students are offered different software platforms
including WINDOWS 2012 Server, LINUX, NET,
ORACLE and state of the art UNIX Architecture
inter-connected through Local Area Networking
(LAN) for a multi-user, multitasking experience.
The faculty is always active in providing timely
academic help to each and every student. The
computing facilities at the University mainly
include three types of Labs namely, the Main Lab,
General Lab and the Post Graduate Lab.
Microsoft Software Library
Students are provided with a complete range of
licensed software developmental tools and operat-
ing systems free of cost. This facility is provided
through the MSDNAA alliance with HEC and
Microsoft Co. USA.
Scholarships
The Department of Computer Science offers two
types of scholarship. Merit-based scholarships are
offered to the BSCS students who attain top three
positions in their CGPAs. Scholarships are offered
to the financially unstable students.
Co-curricular Opportunities
Co-Curricular activities are important part of the
Department. They play a significant role in
g r o o m i n g s t u d e n t s . S t u d e n t c h a p t e r s a n d b r a n
ches, associated with different research
embryonic, organizations such as ACM and IEEE,
help students support themselves to latest
research vicinities of their interest, through digital
l i b r a r i e s , f o r u m s a n d p u b l i c a ti o n s . T h e
Department of Computer Science provides funds
to these societies that focus on arranging
curricular and co-curricular activities. These
Societies are exclusively supervised by the
Department with the help of its students. The
Societies work in harmony to arrange different
activities throughout semesters.
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108. Computer Science Society (CSS)
The Computer Science Society of GC University
Lahore is actively playing its role for the establishing
and betterment of students. It is providing maximum
opportunities to its students by conducting market-
oriented seminars, on-campus hiring by companies and
conducting valuable trainings. The Society arranges a
number of events within the University and
participates in many competitions, seminars, etc.
outside the University. Last year Computer Science
Society organized lectures from different leading
software houses such as Xavor, Strategic Software
International, Arbisoft to make student aware about
market trends. Moreover, different healthy activities
were organized for students like programming
competitions, gaming competitions, etc.
ACM Society
G C U - A C M S t u d e n t C h a p t e r a c ti v e l y w o r k s i n
promoting the awareness of IT among our students,
both on and off campus. Interactive research-oriented
activities like Industry Visits, Programming
Competitions, Seminars, and Mentorship sessions are
held by the ACM Society in order to provide a
resourceful platform to students who aim to enhance
their knowledge and skillset in various fields of IT.
IEEE Society
Having been launched in November 2008, the IEEE
GCU Student Branch has been highly active. Currently
h o l d i n g n i n e o ffi c e b e a r e r s a n d s e v e n s e c ti o n
representatives, IEEE has not only participated in a
variety of events but also organized and managed
multiple academic and extracurricular activities, like
Project Exhibition, Softronix, Networking and
Programming Quiz Competition and IEEE Members
training workshops.
A Bright Future
A rigorous and meticulous educational
programme and a supportive research-oriented
environment ensure that our students are in
direct contact with today’s corporate sector. We
t r a i n o u r a l u m n i f o r d i v e r s e p r o f e s s i o n a l
environments, both as individuals or as
team-workers. The career scope of our students is
diverse, both in private and in government
sectors. The relevant fields include:
● IT professionals
● Network engineers
● Software developers
● Game developers
● Database administrator
● Systems analyst
● Cyber security analyst
● Web developers
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109. Faculty Alumni
Prof Dr Syed Asad Raza Kazmi
Dr Asad received his PhD from the Institute of
Software Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing,
China, through HEC scholarship. He is the
Chairperson of the Department since 2019. He
has more than 26 years teaching experience and
written more than 30 peer-reviewed papers in ISI
indexed journals. His research area includes
formal methods specifically using techniques such
as LTL, CTL, and concurrent systems for the
verification of properties.
Dr Muhammad Safyan

Dr Safyan holds PhD in computer science from
University of Gujrat. He is serving GCU since
2000 at various Academic and Administrative
positions and currently working as assistant
professor, and as a Director of Information
Technology. He has published more than 20 peer
reviewed papers in ISI index journals and book
chapters. His research area includes Machine
Learning, Knowledge Graph, Semantic Web, and
Information Retrieval.
Dr Ali Raza
Dr Ali received PhD in Computer Science from
National College of Business Administration and
Engineering, Lahore. He is serving as a Lecturer
since 2011. His research interests include
cognitive systems, machine learning, natural
language processing and image processing. He
has supervised more the 20 MS research thesis
and contributed to more than 12 research
publications with more than 24 citations.
Mazhar Fareed
I have secured my bachelor's degree in
Computer Science from GCU. Due to
the well-structured curriculum, I have
strong knowledge of basic and
fundamentals of Computer science.
This helps me to clear mostly interviews
in the IT industry. The professors at
GCU Lahore were amazing, and they
always motivated students to do more.
The campus life was fantastic, and you
had a perfect social life and a lot of
student organizations, sports clubs, and
much more. In terms of education and
practical exposure, it's one of the best
universities.
Noor ul Hassan
I was honored to be a part of GCU
Lahore, one of the prestigious
university in Pakistan. The Computer
Science degree was really interesting
and broad, it really surpassed my
expectations. I learned so many things
from the computer science programme.
Moreover, the faculty at the university
was really supportive and always there
to help with any issues I had. The
university not only focuses on academic
skills but also on personal development
skills. Furthermore, GCU Lahore
p r o v i d e s g r e a t p r o f e s s i o n a l
opportunities.
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110. Prof Dr Syed Asad Raza
Kazmi
Chairperson
Saeed Ur Rehman Turk
Assistant Professor
Yahya Khurram
Assistant Professor
Dr Muhammad Safyan
Assistant Professor
Dr Muhammad Ilyas Fakhir
Assistant Professor
Dr Ayesha Atta
Assistant Professor
Nadeem Zafar
Assistant Professor
Dr Awais Qasim
Assistant Professor
Dr Adnan Khalid
Assistant Professor
Syed Ali Raza
Lecturer
Asma Kanwal
Lecturer
Ijaz Hussain Bukhari
Lecturer
Atif Ishaq Khan
Lecturer
Muhammad Hafeez
Lecturer
Tauseef Iftikhar
Lecturer
Umair Sadiq
Lecturer
Aneeba Masood
Lecturer
Hira Fayyaz
Lecturer
Professor Saadat Hassan
Visiting Faculty
Proessor Inaam-ul-Haq
Visiting Faculty
Salah-ud-Din
Visiting Faculty
Dr Aneela Nadir
Visiting Faculty
Nida Akram
Visiting Faculty
Shahzad Tubbsum
Visiting Faculty
Maryam Zahra
Visiting Faculty
Muhammad Ashraf Nazir
Visiting Faculty
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112. BS
The emphasis at the undergraduate level is on
imparting basic courses of learning with
specialized instruments in order to produce young
professionals. The department of geography
values fieldwork because we agree that there is
no alternative to learning subjects first hand.
MS
Our MS programme is strongly focused on
research based studies, with three separate
research fields including Urban Planning, Disaster
R i s k M a n a g e m e n t a n d M e t e o r o l o g y . T o g e t
admission in our MS programme the candidate has
to score 50% marks in GCU-GAT. The candidates
with two years degree of MA or 4 years BS
degree in the any of the following subjects can
apply for MS programme.
● Geography
● GIS
● Geomatics
● Remote Sensing
● Environmental Science
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113. Research Facilities
Our faculty has published numerous research articles
in specialized international journals including Natural
Hazards, Environmental Earth Sciences, Remote
sensing, Climate Dynamics, International Journal of
Disaster Risk Reduction and Erdkunde. Around 72
research articles have been published by the faculty in
W, X and Y categories. Currently the Department is
supporting the following research groups which are
efficiently working to produce research in various
fields of geography:
● Disaster Risk Modelling and Management
● Climate Change Studies
● Watershed Modelling and Management
● Land Use Planning and Management
● Fluvial Geomorphology
● Population Geography
● Spatial Epidemiology
● Environmental Monitoring and Management
The Department has signed MOUs with various
governmental or semi-governmental organizations at
national and international level to maintain student’s
involvement in the Geographical Nexus, which is
unquestionably broad. A few of these institutes are:
● University of Applied Sciences, Neubrandenburg,
Germany
● Department of City and Regional Planning (CRP),
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
● Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Region-
al Center Lahore
● Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency
(PHATA), Lahore
● Directorate General of soil and water
conservation (DGSWC) Khyber Pakhtun khwa
● Provincial Disaster Management Authority
(PDMA)
● University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences,
Lahore
● Flood Forecasting Division (FFD), Lahore
● Urban Unit (USPMU), Lahore
● Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS)
Geography Department has some of the best
facilities, notably Departmental Library, which has
a collection of over 1000 books on Physical,
Human, Environmental and Practical Geography,
GIS, Remote sensing and Advanced Surveying,
Map library, and National Geographic Magazines
of the past four decades. Labs (GIS & Geography)
are well-equipped for practical physical courses
and independent research studies. Moreover,
Modern surveying tools like Total station, GPS
and Auto level.
● Graduate Research Room
● Departmental Library
● Map Library (SOP, GSP and National Geographic
and USGS maps,)
● Geography Lab
Automatic Weather Station, Meteorological
Instruments, GPS based Noise Meter, Globes,
Particulate Matter Counter, Surveying tools; Total
station, GPS, Auto level and Clinometer, Salt
Range Rock samples, Samples of Flexible
Sandstones; Itacolumite, Soil and Minerals
samples
● GIS Lab (Computer Systems, Multimedia)
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114. Co-curricular Opportunities
Garrett Geographical Society
(GGS)

Since its inception in 1932, our Garrett
Geographical Society has diligently worked to
h e l p s t u d e n t s l e a r n a b o u t t h e G l o b a l
Environmental threats and how to mitigate them
in a sustainable manner. The society aims at
making the students explore the nature and
brushing up Geomorphology, Climatology, Water
Resource Management, Drone technology,
settlement patterns and so on by different study
and recreational trips. Garrett Geographical
Society ensures an animated interaction between
the students and the scholars from other
educational institutions and organizations
through fruitful seminars, workshops and
campaigns, poster competition and all important
events. It has also been organizing recreational
and study tours for the students including many
geographical and historical Sites.
A Bright Future
Our students, being well educated on the
interrelationships between society and the
physical and human environment can join
numerous professions in both private and public
sectors. They can be a part of the relevant public
government departments such as the Pakistan
Meteorological Department, the Flood
Forecasting Division, and the Land Revenue
Department as:
● Environmental consultants
● Cartographers
● Commercial/residential surveyors
● Social researchers
● Urban planners
● Information system employees
● Instructors
● Bureaucrats
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115. Faculty
Dr Shakeel Mahmood
Dr Shakeel Mahmood (Chairperson / Master
Trainer / IRDR Young Scientist / Advisor,
Disaster Management Society / incharge GCU
Press) holds a PhD in Geography from
University of Peshawar. His research interests
are Disaster Risk Modelling and Management,
F l u v i a l G e o m o r p h o l o g y a n d S p a ti a l
Epidemiology. He has published research
articles in specialized impact factor journals. Dr
Mahmood is member of National Curriculum
Review Committee (NCRC) for Disaster
Management. He has organized number of
seminars, webinars and training workshops for
social and academic grooming of the students.
He has also delivered key note in many national
and international conferences and developed
linkages to various related departments,
organizations and Universities at national and
international level. Dr Mahmood is leading
Disaster Risk Reduction and climate change
Research Group.
Dr Nasir Abbas
has completed his PhD from
Department of Geography, University of
Karachi. His specialization is in Disaster
Management using GIS and Remote
Sensing techniques. Currently, he is
working as an Assistant Professor in the
Department of Geography GC Universi-
ty Lahore Pakistan since 2018
Alumni
Bambo Bayo
I am Bambo Bayo, doing MS
Geography. The welcoming environ-
ment, helpfulness of the teachers and
staff in the department helped me to
complete the academic tasks timely.
The faculty here has an open-door
policy, which polished my research
abilities to cope with current challenges
pertaining to environmental geography.
I am now ready to pursue my next aim,
a PhD in geography.
Shanzay Fatima
Being a student of Geography, I adore
the untiring effort of my teachers and
instructors at the Department. I became
part of this prestigious aura in BA Hons
Geography degree. My teachers’
authentic guidance also led me to
become the General Secretary of
Disaster Risk Management Society in
2021. GCU has been a great experience
for me to achieve the goals and figures.
The Department has given me
countless opportunities to participate in
several seminars, awareness walks,
webinars and workshops on geographi-
cal conservation. It’s because of the
support from my Department and the
teachers that I can enjoy my co-curricu-
lar activities along with the academics.
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116. Dr Shakeel Mahmood
Chairperson/Associate Professor 
PhD (University of Peshawar) 
Dr Nasir Abbas
Assistant Professor 
PhD (University of Karachi) 
Syed Yasir Usman
Assistant Professor 
MSc (University of the Punjab) 
Zonish Javed
Lecturer (Study Leave) 
MPhil (GCUL) 
Khurram Chohan
Lecturer (Study Leave) 
MPhil (University of the Punjab) 
Shahid Karim
Lecturer (Study Leave) 
M.Phil (NUST)
Dr Muhammad Irfan Ahmad
Assistant Professor (IPFP Fellow)
PhD Physical Geography 
(Northwest University Xian, China)
Dr Ejaz Ahmad Sayal
Senior Visiting Faculty 
PhD Geography (University of the 
Punjab)
Dr Muhammad Dawood
Visiting Faculty Member
PhD (University of Peshawar)
Dr Rubab Zafar Kahlon
Visiting Faculty Member
PhD in Geography (University of 
the Punjab)
Dr Syeda Ume Kalsoom
Naqvi
Visiting Faculty Member
PhD in Environmental Science 
(LCWU)
Kanwal Javid
Visiting Faculty Member
MS Applied GIS & Remote Sensing 
(University of the Punjab)
Muhammad Awais
Visiting Faculty Member
Postgraduate Certifcate in 
Sustainable Planning (University of 
Hertfordshire, UK)  
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118. BS
The BS degree at Department of Mathematics is
one of the best in the country. It prepares
students for multiple fields in academia, industry
and research. It also establishes a strong
foundation for higher studies in mathematics and
other relevant fields. The students in our BS
programme are taught by both experienced and
young teachers and thus get an opportunity to
learn the concepts with a variety of perspectives.
MPhil
PhD
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119. Research Facilities
For contributing to global well-being, innovation is
carried out in a range of areas such as Algebraic
Topology, Control Theory and Fixed Point Theory.
Following research groups are involved in
research currently:
• BCK Algebra, Semi Rings
• Soft set theory
• Group Theory and Algebraic Modeling
• Industrial Mathematics
• Epidemiological Modeling, Analysis and Optimal
Control
To equip students with research skills and ethics,
the department receives around 150 international
research journals via traditional and electronic
access. “Journal of Natural Sciences and
Mathematics” (JNSM), is published biannually by
joint collaboration of Department of Mathematics,
Department of Physics and Department of
Chemistry under the supervision of the University
Research Council. In addition, there is regular
subscription of journals including Annals of
Mathematics, Bulletin of AMS, Bulletin of London
Mathematical Society, Pacific Journal of
Mathematics, Mathematical Proceedings of
Cambridge Philosophical Society and Michigan
Mathematical Journal.
Co-curricular Opportunities
Apart from academic excellence the Department
also urges its students to act as a valuable part of
society by being aware about social, political,
economic and environmental issues surrounding
them and having a will to resolve them. To meet
these goals, Chawla Mathematical Society has
been arranging seminars on current social issues,
and regularly organizing educational as well as
recreational trips and tours across Pakistan.
Weekly Seminar Series at
the Department
Along with the academic programmes, seminars
a r e a n i m p o r t a n t p a r t o f a n y i n s ti t u ti o n a l
d e v e l o p m e n t b e c a u s e t h e y p r o v i d e a n
o p p o r t u n i t y f o r s t u d e n t s a s w e l l a s f o r
researchers to share a variety of novel material,
ideas and trends in the field with the new learners
as well as experts. In order to keep the tradition of
GCU “Courage to Know”, the Department of
Mathematics is organizing a weekly seminar
series “Unpacking Mathematics” in which
students as well as faculty members give talks,
and this series is very popular among students
and faculty members.
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120. A Bright Future
Studies at the Department of Mathematics aim at
capacity building of our graduates for the follow-
ing positions:
● Actuarial analyst
● Mathematician
● Chartered accountant
● Data analyst
● Financial advisor
● Investment analyst
● Math instructor
● Statistician
● Financial manager
● Bank employee
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121. Faculty
Alumni
Prof Dr Mujahid
Abbas
Dr Mujahid is also an extraordinary
Professor Department of Mathematics and
Applied Mathematics, University of Pretoria
South Africa. He did his Postdoctoral
fellowships from Indiana University
Bloomington, USA and then from University
of Birmingham, UK. Prior to joining GCU,
Lahore, he had served different universities
such as Lahore University of Management
Sciences, Pakistan, University of
Birmingham, UK King Abdulaziz University,
King Saud University, King Fahd University
of Petroleum and Minerals, Ton Duc Thang
University, and Abdus Salam International
Center of Theoretical Physics, Italy
Tariq Ismaeel
received MSc degree from Bahauddin Zakariya
University, Multan and PhD degree in the field of
Applied Mathematics from Xi’an Jiaotong University,
Xi’an P.R China in 2001 and 2017, respectively. He
received his MPhil degree in 2006 from the University
of the Punjab, Lahore and Diploma for Academic
Excellence in Mathematics from Abdus Salam School of
Mathematical Sciences in 2009-2010. Moreover, his
academic achievements include the Research
performance prize during PhD studies at Xi'an Jiaotong
University and merit scholarship on declaration of
successful in Diploma for Academic Excellence in
Mathematics Sponsored by National Centre of
Mathematics and Higher Education Commission
Government of Pakistan, 2009. Dr Tariq Ismaeel is
working as Assistant Professor at the Department of
Mathematics, GC University Lahore. He is the author
coauthor of more than 8 papers in international
refereed journals and more than 15 international
conference contributions. His publications and research
interests cover the Regularity Theory, Mathematical
Haadia Liaqat
Puzzles and numbers have intrigued me since
my childhood. That curiosity and interest has
driven me towards the path of mathematics. I
did my BS. Hons in Mathematics from
Government College University Lahore. I
worked with really good teachers who helped
me really to understand the essence of
Mathematics. The requirements of this
program helped me to gain more knowledge,
deal with time management and deliver results
under pressure. The hard work and support of
my teachers resulted in achieving my goals. I
sincerely thank my teachers for polishing my
skills and preparing me for higher studies. I did
not just leave GCU with amazing grades but
also with experiences. At the moment, I am
doing MS Mathematics from COMSAT Lahore
Samra Asjid
A desire to extend my knowledge and an
enthusiasm to solve problems motivated me to
pursue my bachelor's degree in Mathematics. It
was an immense pleasure when I received an
admission letter from Government College
University, Lahore. I joined GCU for my bachelor's,
and I still believe that it is the smartest thing I have
ever done. I am deeply impressed and motivated
by my teachers. I did a final year research project
which led me to think independently. During the
last semester of graduation, I got admission to
LUMS for my master's. I received merit
scholarships from LUMS. Now, I intend to pursue
my PhD from abroad. I want to learn more in order
to achieve great things in the field of Pure
Mathematics in my life. I am looking forward to
applying all my abilities to immense potential
opportunities that are being made available with a
PhD degree.
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122. Prof Dr Mujahid Abbas
Chairperson
PhD (UniversitatPolitecnica De
Valencia, Spain)
PhD Applied Mathematics (NCBAE,
Lahore)
Post-Doc (University of
Birmingham)
Post-Doc (Indiana University
Bloomington)
Prof Dr Saifullah
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Khurram Shabbir
Associate Professor
PhD (GCUL), Postdoc
(IM-UNAM
Mexico)
Dr Hasan Mahmood
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Asim Naseem
PhD (ASSMS GCUL)
Post Doc (Uni. Of Saskatchewan
Canada)
Dr Naheed Akhtar
Assistant Professor
PhD (Germany)
Dr Azhar Ali Zafar
Assistant Professor
Post-Doc (ASSMS), PhD (GCUL)
Dr Muhammad Aamir Javed
Assistant Professor
PhD (PU Lahore)
Dr Tariq Ismaeel
Assistant Professor
PhD (Xi’an P.R China)
Dr Azhar Iqbal Kashif Butt
Assistant Professor
PhD (Germany)
Dr Waqas Nazir
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Hafiz Usman Afzal
Lecturer
MPhil (GCUL)
Waheed Ahmad
Lecturer
MPhil (GCUL)
Muhammad Aamir Javaid
Lecturer
MPhil (GCUL)

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Contact
0300-4147411
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124. BS
(Regular / Self-supporting Programme)
The BS programme introduces the use of statistics in a
variety of fields. Our students learn smart and effective
data collection, organisation, data analysis and
presentation techniques, as well as how to create new
statistical methods.
MPhil
(Self-supporting Programme)
The curriculum of the MPhil Programme has been
designed and is regularly updates by our experienced
and qualified faculty members, keeping in view the
need of the time.
PhD
The PhD programme offers a wide range of courses.
The department has greatly contributed to the research
in this field in the form of well-produced PhD
dissertations.
PGD
(Computational Statistics and Data Analysis (CS & DA))
Department offers one year the post-graduate
diploma programme in Computational Statistics
and Data Analysis. The approval of the
programme is in progress.
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125. Research Facilities
Several research groups are actively working in the
department to help students as well as faculty
members to meet their research goals. A few of these
groups are:
• Bio Statistics
• Design and Analysis of Experiments
• Econometric Models
• Industrial Statistics
• Probability Distributions
• Statistical Inference
• Survey Sampling
• Survival Analysis
• Machine Learning
• Neuro-Statistics
• Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
• Population and Demographic Methods
Journal/Conference Publications
(Academic Year 2021)
Journal Publications: 20
Accumulated Impact Factor: 9
Co-curricular Opportunities
Seminars, invited talks, and workshops are held on a
regular basis by the Department to keep students and
faculty up to date on current research trends. The
department holds training workshops on the use of
statistical software and research methods on a regular
basis. We have also had the honour of successfully
hosting a National and International Conference on
Statistical Sciences, with a focus on Survival Data
Analysis, Applied Statistics, and Sustainable
Development Goals.
Seminar/Conferences/Workshops
The Department of Statistics has been publishing its
research journal Journal of Statistics annually since
1993. The journal is indexed in EBSCO host, Elektron-
ishe Zeitschriften bibliothek (EZB), JGate and ZBW
Journal of Statistics
The department has its own well equipped Computer
Lab for under/postgraduate students. Latest Statistical
Software is available for statistical and mathematical
analysis.
Statistical Laboratories
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126. A Bright Future
Our graduates can work as Bio-Statisticians,
Marketing Research Organizers, and Data
Analysts in departments such as Education,
Provincial and Federal Bureau of Statistics, State
Bank of Pakistan, Agriculture Census Department,
Population Welfare Department, Planning and
Development Department, National Database
and Registration Authority (NADRA), Medical
Colleges and Hospitals.
The Statistics Society was established in 1987
with the mission to flourish managerial skills by
encouraging students to arrange academic and
co-curricular activities at the Department. In this
respect, the Society organizes:
• invited lectures
• seminars, symposium and workshops
• departmental sports galas
• study tours to various educational and non-
educational organizations like Mitchell’s Fruit
Farms and Khewra Mines, welfare programs and
Bureau of Statistics.
Statistics Society
For many years, the department has provided
consulting services. For many years, it has
organised refresher courses for Statistics
teachers. In 1986, a Summer School was also
organised to train postgraduate statistics
teachers. It also assists the Directorate of Staff
Development (DSD), the Pakistan Institute of
Statistical Training and Research (PISTAR), the
National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA),
the Educational Management Education
Information System (EMIS), and the Higher
Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.
Statistics Consultancy
Services
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127. Faculty
Dr Jamal Abdul Nasir
Dr Jamal holds a PhD in Statistics and
MSc Demography from University of
Southampton, United Kingdom. His
research interest varies widely from
social sciences to the biological domain
with an emphasis on the development of
demographic methods, public health
concerns along with population planning
policies with special attention on South
Asian countries. He has contributed to a
large number of academic articles and
renowned as supervisor cum mentor.
Dr Hina Khan
Dr Hina Khan has been working in the
Department of Statistics since 2001.
She did her PhD in the area of survey
sampling at GCU Lahore in 2016. She is
the author of more than 30 publications
in national and international well-reputed
journals. She has supervised more than
20 MPhil thesis. Her research interests
includes survey sampling, applied
statistics and bio-statistics.
Prof Inam ul Haq
Prof Inam ul Haq has been working in
the Department of Statistics since 1975.
He is the author of more than 05 books
at Intermediate level. He has taught
statistics at M.Sc level for more than
fifteen years. He has served GCU Lahore
for more than forty seven years.
Alumni
Muhammad Abdus
Salam

Government College University
has given us the platform to
showcase ourselves in a competi-
tive market based position. I have
managed to earn the position of
Assistant Director (Statistical
Officer) among top 12 officers
selected across country through a
rigorous test, group discussion and
interview.
Maria Farman
I did MPhil Statistics from GC
university Lahore and am currently
working as a lecturer in statistics. It
was my childhood dream to be part
of the Ravian family. The choice of
admission in GCU was my own and
Alhamdulilah it has proved to be
the best decision of my life. GCU
has provided me the platform to
polish my abilities.
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128. Dr Jamal Abdul Nasir
Associate Professor & Chairperson
Dr Hina Khan
Associate Professors
Dr Nighat Zahra
Assistant Professor

Dr Amina Shahzadi
Assistant Professor
Dr Muhammad Kashif Ali
Shah
Assistant Professor
Dr Tahir Abbas Malik
Assistant Professor
Dr Abdur Razzaque Mughal
Assistant Professor
Dr Muhammad Farooq
Assistant Professor
Yasar Mahmood
Lecturer (on study leave)
Maliha Butt
Lecturer (On Study Leave)
Shan-e-Fatima
Lecturer (on study leave)
Momina Jalal
Lecturer
Inam-ul-Haq
Senior Visiting Faculty
Dr Muhammad Shahzad
Chaudhry
Senior Visiting Faculty
Iram Arslan
Visiting Faculty
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Contact
0321-4564102
129

130. Academic Goals
• Address Pakistan's manageability issues with
imaginative, incorporated, cooperative, and
transdisciplinary exploration
• Prepare S&T for overseeing limits among
information and activity
• Upgrade postgraduate instruction in the arising
field of supportability science with accentuation
on basic investigations and thinking
• Construct ability to foster SDSC as a focal point
of greatness on supportability examination and
instructing at public and International levels
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131. BS
The degrees offered by the Centre are considered
among the best in Pakistan, taught by veteran
professors and energetic young scholars. This mix
has provided the students with broad experience
and dynamic working environment.
MS
SDSC offers an evening MS Programme to the
professionals who work in the morning and want
to continue their studies along with jobs. It is a
two-year programme with course work of one
year and one year of research work. There is a
broad choice of more than 50 approved core and
optional courses depending on the expertise of
available faculty.
PhD
The PhD programme offered by SDSC is in
accordance with HEC, requires a student to take
18 credit hours in the first year of enrollment. Our
dedicated faculty ensures that teaching and
research at the Centre to meet international
standards. For training students many seminars,
workshops and special lectures are organized
throughout the year to familiarize them with latest
research trends in their field.
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132. • Gravimetric Analyser (for Particulate matter
PM2.5 and PM10)
• TESTO Flu-Gas Analyser
• Centrifuge machines
• Bio-char furnace
• Moving drum biogas plant.
• Net-energy meter /single and polyphase whole
current static energy meters.
• Weather station connected to solar
powerhouse (400 watts)
• Flame photometer
• UV Spectrometer
• Nitrogen assembly
• Autoclave
• Biosafety cabinet
• Fume hood
• BOD Incubator
• COD reactor
• Rotary evaporator
• Nitrogen evaporation steamer
• Solid phase extraction assembly
• Ultrasonic digester
• Water Bath
Research Facilities
The Department offers research in wide fields
through well-established labs; i.e. Soil and Plant
Research Lab, Environmental Toxicology and
Sustainable Agriculture Lab, Water and Air
pollution control Lab, Energy Lab and
Environmental microbiology Lab.
Following research groups are working at SDSC
and providing national and international research
publications
• Environmental management& impact
assessment
• Environmental monitoring and Toxicology
• Water and Waste Water Management
• Public health and environment
• Renewable energy & waste to energy
• Conservation biology/ restoration ecology
• Climate change and disaster risk reduction
• Bioremediation
Major instruments (testing facilities) in different
labs includes:
• Multi-sequential atomic absorption spectrometer
• Gas Chromatography (GC-FID)
• HAZ-SCANNER Model HIM-6000
(Measurement of air pollutants’ SO2, NO2,
NO, O3, CO, PM2.5 and PM10)
132

133. Co-curricular Opportunities
SDSC is popular for its active participation in all
national and international related events. Our
students have been participating in clean up and
plantation drives as volunteers throughout the
country. Hosting and participating in different
environment related activities have been
recognition of our students. They have actively
won many competitions in model making, zero
waste, waste to energy, etc. In addition, SDSC
takes many study tours related to the subjects
offered in all semesters. Students visit different
industries, plants, factories along with their
teachers who guide them about processes and
future job prospects.
Moreover, our students are actively involved in
joining and getting exposure through internships
in multinational organizations. Summer vacations
are the best time to involve in internships. Faculty
members remain active in getting their students
p l a c e d i n d i ff e r e n t d e p a r t m e n t s a n d
organizations, e.g. EPD, PEL, GREEN PAKISTAN
PROGRAMME, COCA COLA, NESPAK,
LWMC, etc.
A Bright Future
Career Opportunities in this discipline are
immense and are further going to increase in
Pakistan and abroad in the future. Environmental
Science graduates can find jobs in
• Research and Development Organizations
• Industries (Environment, health and safety)
• Health Department
• Environmental NGOs
• Environmental Consultancies
• Solid Waste Management Companies
• Environmental Education
• Social Development Sector
• Water Companies/ Treatment plants
• Ministry of environment / Climate Change
• Environment Protection Department
133

134. Faculty
Prof Dr Faiza Sharif
Dr Faiza received her PhD in Botany from GC University,
Lahore. She is the Director Sustainable Development Study
Centre and Director Office of Research Innovation and
Commercialization of GC University, Lahore. She designed and
executed an experiential learning school education programme
at GCU Botanic Garden. She has published many research
articles in renowned international journals with high impact
factor and completed 11 research projects funded by national
and international funding agencies WWF-P, BGCI-UK, HEC
Pak, GCU and CDPR. She is the Advisor of Environment
Protection Society of the University. In recognition of her
services rendered to the University, she won Best University
Teacher Award 2016, HEC.
Prof Dr Amtul Bari Tabinda
Dr Tabinda is a tenured professor at SDSC and has more than
34 years of teaching and research experience. She is member
of many academic committees at GCU and other public
universities as well. Dr Tabinda has published more than 150
research papers and book chapters in the fields of Environmental
Toxicology, Renewable Energy, food security, Wastewater
Treatment and most of them are in high impact factor
international journals. She was awarded many projects from
Government of Punjab, HEC, and PSF which were successfully
completed under her supervision. She is a reviewer of several
international journals and projects awarded by international/
national organizations like ANR, HEC and PSF.
Prof Engr Dr Abdullah Yasar
Dr Abdullah is Civil engineer with MSc and PhD in
environmental Science. He has thirty years of professional,
teaching and research experience. He has completed twelve
multimillion infrastructure development projects and has
executed more than ten national and international research
projects funded by international agencies, HEC and
Government of the Punjab. He has supervised 55 BS (Hon), 72
MPhil. and 5 PhD thesis.
Alumni
Rehan Ali
I am Rehan and was the part of 2014 batch for
the degree tittle Bachelor of Science in
Environmental Science at SDSC (Sustainable
Development Study Centre). SDSC has
provided me the opportunity to become part
of national projects funded by the HEC
(Higher Education Commission) under the
supervision of Professor Dr Faiza Sharif. I have
loved nature since my childhood, and luckily
these projects were related to the conservation
and protection of forests that had improved
my research and technical skills. I got JAPAN
MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology) scholarship in 2019
for my master’s studies. MEXT provided me
with an opportunity to do research related to
management of forest in Japan. Currently, I am
in UAE to explore the research and work
opportunities on sustainable development
goals (SDGs).
Dr Saleha Mahmood
did her PhD in October 2021 from SDSC,
GCU-Lahore. Her work was co-supervised by Dr
Christian Zurbrügg, from SANDEC at Swiss
Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and
Technology (EAWAG), Switzerland. She received
extensive training at FORWARD site in Indonesia
and in Switzerland about rearing Black Soldier Fly
Larvae (BSFL) and waste treatment using it. She
worked at the site provided by the Urban Unit,
Lahore where she reared BSFL for the first time in
the country and established Pakistan’s first organic
waste treatment facility for her 10 months long
study in which 5 tons of waste was treated, 61
cycles were completed using 130,000 flies and 5
million larvae. The total approximate cost was PKR
1.75 million. Her findings may help to reduce
technology’s foot print by 5 times, along with up to
70% cost saving in waste management in Pakistani
cities.
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135. Prof Dr Faiza Sharif
Director
Restoration Ecology, Conservation
Biology, Environmental Impact
Assessment, Environmental
Education, Ecosystem Services
Valuation, Climate Change
Dr Amin Ul Haq Khan
Distinguish Professor
Restoration Ecology, Global
Environmental Politics,
Environmental Policy Evaluation
Dr Amtul Bari Tabinda Akhtar
Professor
Environmental Toxicology, Soil/
Water Chemistry, Soil Waste
Management, Renewable Energy,
Aquaculture
Engr Dr Abdullah Yasar
Professor
Environmental Monitoring and
Impact Assessment, Water and
Waste water treatment, Waste to
energy/Renewable energy, Air
Pollution Contro
Dr Abdul Sattar Nizami
Associate Professor
Waste to energy, renewable
energy, Environmental monitoring
and assessment
Dr Muhammad Farhan
Associate Professor
Bioremediation
Dr Hafiz Haider ali
Associate Professor
Environmental weeds
Muhammad Umar Hayyat
Assistant Professor
Environmental impact Assessment,
Environmental monitoring,
Environmental biotechnology and
ecology
Dr Muhammad Afzaal
Assistant Professor
Waste Water Treatment, Air
monitoring, New Bio Material
Production, and Toxicology
Dr Rizwan Rasheed
Assistant Professor
Environmental Management and
Sustainable energy
Dr Waqas Ud Din Khan
Assistant Professor
Soil pollution and remediation
Dr Mujtaba Baqar
Assistant Professor
Environmental monitoring and
assessment, Health, safety and
environment, solid waste
management, EIA
Dr Laila Shahzad
Assistant Professor
Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate
Change Adaptation and Public
Health
Dr Qaiser Farid
Assistant Professor
Renewable Energy, Microbial Fuel
Cells, Wastewater Treatment
Dr Gul Zareen Ghafoor
Assistant Professor
Environmental Microbiology and
Climate change
Naveed Anwar
Lecturer (On study leave)
Dr Sidra Waheed
IPFP
Dr Zulekha
IPFP
Dr Muhammad Ali
(PhD, PU)
Anam Iqbal
(MPhil, GCUL)
Shahzad Sadiq
(MPhil, GCUL)
135

136. Faculty of Arts and Social
Sciences
• Institue of History
• Department of Archive Studies
• Department of History of Art
• Department of History
• Department of Commerce and Finance
• Department of Economics
• Department of Fine Arts
• Department of Law
• Department of Management Studies
• Department of Media and
Communication Studies
• Department of Philosophy and IDC
• Department of Political Science
• Department of Sociology
136

137. At the Institute of History we upskill the next generation of archivists, art historians, and historians and
expand their capabilities through producing and facilitating innovative historical research. Our faculty is
committed to ensuring that research students receive a high standard of supervision. Our students'
research engages contemporary debates and considers the currents trends in publications. Throughout
the period of their degree, students are encouraged to participate in workshops and attend special
lectures and seminars to develop their research skills. Our graduate and post-graduate course portfolios
boast more than 200 courses covering 5000 years of history across the globe. The intellectual infrastruc-
ture is provided to the learners through collaborative research initiatives, digital resources, libraries,
and seminar series, and events.
Institute of History
137

138. Institute of History
In 2021, the Department of History (est. in 1864)
was elevated to an institute with the broad aims
to:
a) foster the understanding of history and its
social, cultural, and economic significance,
b) advocate the long-term future of the discipline
of history, and
c) provide an environment where the students
are able to recognize their abilities and work
towards reaching their potential
We regularly hold and arrange workshops and
facilitations to enhance the soft and hard skills of
the students, and to inculcate and expand
leadership skills among them. We encourage an
active involvement of the students in designing,
executing and participating in various activities
and events held at the Institute.
The Institute comprises the following
departments:
• Department of Archive Studies
• Department of History of Art
• Department of History
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139. Archive Studies equips us with tools to interpret past records and works towards the preservation of
valuable legacy that we desire to hold for posterity. It facilitates the researchers in shaping the society's
collective memory and contributing to the preservation of the cultural and intellectual heritage of a
society. Record management of old documents is not only essential for the understanding of the present
but also for the formulation of the future. Moreover, it helps us in the preservation of the valuable
legacy that we desire to hold for posterity.
Established in 2021, the Department of Archive Studies provides a unique and specialized environment
for archival education. We seek to provide our students with comprehensive training to learn
professional techniques to preserve archival material.
Department of Archive Studies
Contact
0300-4492921
139

140. Academic Programmes
Archives are witnesses to the past. Archive
Studies enables students to gain an understanding
of interpreting archival sources, reflecting
individual and collective perspectives of the past.
Archival Studies delves into the various theories
and methodologies that inform the archiving and
documenting processes, such as the
identification, organization, and preservation of
archival materials. It also covers how to make
archival materials accessible to users and explores
the association of archival studies with public
education.
offered programs are :
• MPhil Archive Studies
• PhD Archive Studies
• Certificate in Archive Studies
140

141. A Bright Future
Our graduates will get precedence for their grasp
on understanding and management of archives.
They will be at an advantage in securing positions
in archives, libraries, record repositories,
museums, galleries, and non-profit organizations,
both within and outside Pakistan. Potential
designations:
• Archives conservators and preservers
• Art directors
• Archive studies professors
• Record managers
• Archives librarians
• Research officers
• Record keepers
• Data managers
• Microfilming officers
• Cataloguers
141

142. Art History is a historical discipline that seeks to reintegrate the work of art into its original
context of making and reception, foregrounding its status as both a historical artefact and an
act of social communication. Works of art are studied as physical manifestations of human
imagination and creativity that shape and are shaped by the aesthetic, cultural, political,
religious, social, and economic forces of a specific moment in human history. The
department aims to give the students a comprehensive grounding in the history,
methods, and theory of art. The myriad art museums, institutions, galleries, and architectural
sites make Lahore and Pakistan an ideal place to study visual arts on site.
Department of History of Art
Contact
0335-2123412
142

143. Academic Programmes
Established in 2021, the Department of History of
Art is the first of its kind in Pakistan and offers its
students opportunities to understand the
meaning and purpose of arts, their historical
development, their role in society, and their other
disciplines.
• BS Art History
• MPhil Art History
• PhD Art History
143

144. A Bright Future
The market for art historians expanded
exponentially after 2000: between 2000
and 2007, for instance, the world art market
of 9.19 US billion dollars doubled in size,
and now it has reached 3.2 billion US
dollars. Our graduates will get precedence
for their grasp on understanding and contex-
tualising Art. They will be at an advantage
for establishing remarkable careers in the
arts, culture, education, media industry, and
heritage sectors. Potential designations
include:
• University teachers
• Museum curators/administrators and directors
• Conservators/art restorers
• Art librarians/visual resour curators
• Art archivists
• Art designers
• Creative strategists
• Art journalists
Why Study Art History?
Art history inculcates an appreciation for the works of
art, architecture and design at the sensuous as well as
the intellectual levels. Through nurturing the skills of
close looking and description, and infusing the attitude
of judicious use of historical sources, art history offers
tools and vocabulary for interpreting the wealth of
visual culture that surrounds us as well as building a
historically grounded understanding of artistic
production in varied social and cultural contexts.
Encompassing material from the widest range of
geographic and historical origins, art history is a
multifaceted discipline embracing diverse methods,
perspectives, and interests. An artwork may lead us to
the time and place of their making or reveal the
identity of their makers. It may also examine the
concepts, ideas, and sensibilities of the people of its
times and decipher how art influenced these and also
got influenced from these. It may even explore within
buildings, towns, and cities the dynamics between
humans and the natural worlds.
In an era marked by the mass proliferation of images,
chiefly through digital technologies and platforms, the
cultivation of visual acuity and critical discernment is all
the more pressing.
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145. Department of History is one of the prominent centres of historical research and teaching in South Asia.
Established in 1864, it has a tradition of excellence exemplified by eminent historians such as HLO
Garrett, Abdul Hamid, Vishwa Nath Datta, Syed Razi Wasti, Sher Muhammad Grewal, Tahir Kamran,
Jamal Malik, and AZM Iftikhar-ul-Awwal.
We aim to contribute to the knowledge economy by conveying the uniqueness, multiplicity, and
complexity of the human and material past. We provide excellence in teaching and research by enabling
students to differently inquire about history and appreciate that each pedagogy and scholarship has its
own value. Academic freedom nurture analytical and critical skills among our students and faculty
regardless of their background.
Department of History
Contact
03352123412
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146. BS
Our graduate course portfolio boasts more than
70 courses covering 5000 years of history across
the globe. Our courses explore various
methodological, theoretical, and epistemological
trends in history writing enabling students to
understand the past. We offer a rigorous degree
programme that encompasses in-depth courses
ranging from South Asian history and culture to
Russian, American, and Central Asian history.
MPhil
Our postgraduate teaching reflects our faculty’s
strengths in South Asian history across several
historical periods and themes Thematic and
theoretical strengths reflect our commitment to
staying connected with the cutting-edge
discourses.
PhD
PhD programme in History is highly competitive. We
consider applicants who are interested in Sufism, history
of emotions, art institutions, political and religious
movements, minorities, and socio-economic histories.
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147. Co-curricular Opportunities
The institute has three actively working societies
that nurture and hone student's abilities and
talents.
Garrett History Society
One of the oldest societies at GCU. It focuses
mostly on senior classes, organizes workshops,
panel discussions with leading historians,
seminars, inter-departmental competitions, and
study tours.
Undergraduate History
Society
Prepares students for upcoming challenges by
organising customized and need-based
workshops, seminars, and study circles. The
society has broad networking with similar
international platforms as TedCircles. On monthly
basis, the members of society engage in a global
c o n v e r s a ti o n w i t h s t u d e n t s f r o m d i ff e r e n t
universities across the world.
Society of History of Art
Aims to provide an appreciation of art amongst
the university population through activities such
as lectures, seminars, exhibitions, and study tours.
The society will cause an awareness of the
relevance of art in our everyday life.
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148. FacultyAlumni
Ali Daud
Studying History at GCU was a rewarding
experience, not only because I had the opportunity
to learn from teachers with a range of interests and
methods, but also due to the Department being a
lively, friendly, and sociable space. I look back at my
years at the department with satisfaction and pride.
Komal Afzaal
My experience with the Institute is replete with
many wonderful experiences – the magnificent
classes, thought-provoking discussions, exhilarating
seminar series, the solidarity of my fellow student,
and the individual attention given to each student by
teachers.
Most of my students were more mature than their
peers in other universities, and they brought a great
deal of relevant life experiences to their studies. This
not only enhanced my learning but helped in the
cross-cultural study of history.
Muhammad Shareef
I graduated from the History Department five years
ago but it still seems yesterday. The mentorship of
highly qualified teachers, extremely supportive
seniors and the intellectual environment were all
rewarding both intellectually and in developing my
personality. It was because of my stay at the Universi-
ty that I qualifed competitive exams thrice in a row:
twice PMS, and once CSS.
Dr Hussain Ahmad
khan
Dr Hussain Ahmad Khan earned PhD in
History from the National University of
Singapore and did a post-doctorate from
the University of Cambridge. He teaches,
writes, and supervises on the themes of
Sufi institutions, colonial states, folktales,
colonial art institutions, and the relation
between emotions and material culture.
His recent book is Artisans, Sufis, Shrines:
Colonial Architecture in nineteenth-centu-
ry Punjab. He is the editor of The
Historian-a scholarly journal (published by
GCU Press) and associate editor of
Pakistan Journal of Historical Studies
(published by Indiana University Press,
USA).
Dr Lubna Akram
I have done my PhD from Universiti Utara
Malaysia in History. I specialize in Partition
Literature written by the eyewitness writers. Being
a teacher at Institute of History is a unique
environment. The level of care and trust that the
administration shows towards their teachers
motivates you and makes you feel so special.
Though I have recently started working with
Institute of History, I have never felt new to the
institute. I always feel motivated and empowered
to teach more than ever before. Institute of History
is an impressive organization that makes
educators feel supported and equipped in their
efforts to change lives.
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149. Khan, Hussain Ahmad
Associate Professor & Chairperson
Post Doc (University of Cambridge)
PhD (National University of
Singapore)
Arshad, Farzana
Assistant Professor
PhD (University of Punjab)
Usmani, Irfan Waheed
Assistant Professor
PhD(National University of
Singapore)
Pervaiz, Naila
Assistant Professor
PhD(Quad-i-Azam University)
Abbas, Nayyar
Assistant Professor
PhD(GCUL)
Gull, Ayyaz
Assistant Professor
PhD (University of the Punjab)
Pervaiz, Huma
Assistant Professor
PhD(GCUL)
Rehman, Noor
Lecturer
MPhil (GCUL)
Riffat, Fatima
Lecturer
PhD (University of the Punjab)
Saahir, Shifa
Lecturer
MPhil (GCUL)
Abbas, Qamar
Visiting Professor
MA (University of the Punjab)
Bhutta, Muhammad Iqbal
Visiting Faculty
PhD (University of the Punjab)
Akram, Lubna
PhD (University Utara, Malaysia)
Hayat, Fatima Faisal
Visiting Faculty
MPhil (LUMS)
Zafar, Masooma
Research and Teaching Assistant
MPhil (University of the Punjab)
Khan, Umair Ayub
Visiting Faculty
MPhil (Quad-i- Azam University)
Abbas, Ghulam
Visiting Faculty
MPhil (Punjab University, Lahore)
Adrees, Noman
Visiting Faculty
MPhil (GCUL)
Umar, Ameen
MPhil (GCUL)
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150. The Department of Commerce and Finance offers programmes in Accountancy, Finance, Commerce, and
Banking. We aim at enabling our students to learn and apply the contemporary techniques of Banking
and Finance and to make the most out of financial markets at both national and international levels. Not
only this, the students are encouraged to explore and devise strategies to solve multiple economic
problems. Our special focus on developing soft skills through conferences and co-curricular activities
such as quizzes and debate competitions is appreciated by the student community. Situated in the heart
of a metropolitan city, the Department provides its scholars with various opportunities to visit and
explore renowned financial and regulatory institutions. In addition, it endeavors to establish academic
and professional links with Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and national & international accountancy
bodies.
Department of Commerce and Finance
Contact
042-111-000-010 (Ext. 278, 354)
042-99214983
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151. Mission Statement
To provide a robust platform for generating
accountancy professionals and future leaders
enriched with innovation and adaptability in the
core areas of Commerce, Banking, Accounting,
and Finance.
Academic Programmes
The Department offers market-driven and widely
recognized undergraduate and postgraduate
Programmes.
BSBusiness Accounting and Finance
BSCommerce
MS Banking & Financial Economics
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152. Research Facilities
Faculty members of the Department strive to
promote research compatible with international
standards in various fields of Accountancy &
Finance. In this way students get an overview of
the findings that are shaping the future of
business.
The Department has set up a number of research
groups in Corporate and Environmental Finance,
Value Creation, Financial Reporting, Auditing,
Behavioral Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Risk
Management, Capital Structure, and Innovation &
Competitiveness.
Research Groups
The Department has setup research groups in the
following areas:
• Corporate Finance
• Environmental Finance
• Value Creation
• Financial Reporting w.r.f IFRS/IAS
• Accounting Education
• Auditing
• Empirical Finance
• Financial Management
• Behavioral Finance
• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Risk Management
• Innovation and Competitiveness
Co-curricular Opportunities
The Department also organizes career counselling
seminars and has signed MoU with Pakistan Stock
Exchange to arrange financial literacy training. It
will help students explore more about the
investment in capital markets and their role in
economic development through hands-on
experience.
Societies
• The Department has two societies: Commerce
Society and Business, Accounting and Finance
Society to promote co-curricular activities among
students. These societies arrange different
activities throughout the year such as industrial
visits, lectures, quizzes, and competitions in order
to provide students with some learning experi-
ence and interaction.
• The DCF has many alumni located outside
Pakistan and with the help of these societies’
network alumni meet to renew friendships,
organize and take part in networking events and
strengthen ties with MNCs.
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153. A Bright Future
Skills developed at the Department open the following
career opportunities for our alumni:
• Chartered accountant
• Financial manager
• Auditor
• Business development managers
• Economist
• Arbitrator
• Management consultant
• Bank officer
• Moreover, some of them start their own ventures
as well.
Academic Links
The Department takes pride in its endeavors for
developing educational and professional links
with national and international organizations
including Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).
Sports and Co-Curricular
Activities
• The Department also organizes career
counseling seminars and has signed MoU with the
Pakistan Stock Exchange to arrange financial
literacy training for the students. The training will
help students explore more about investment in
capital markets and their role in economic
development through hands-on experience.
• The Department of Commerce and Finance
outshines the sports spirit as an outcome of the
m u t u a l p a s s i o n a n d d e t e r m i n a ti o n o f a l l
associated sportspeople and exceptional athletes.
Since the inception of the Department, DCF has
a c h i e v e d H i g h e s t P o s i ti o n s i n A n n u a l
Departmental Sports.
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154. FacultyAlumni
Shahla Sadaf Shafi
I remained GCU student two times
as I did my Masters in Economics
in year 2000 and MS in Banking
and Financial Economics in year
2015. The faculty of Department
during my studies tenure was very
supportive and accommodating
towards my studies and thesis
work. Overall, it was remarkable
experience with GCU as a
prestigious educational institution.
Wajhia Tariq
My experience at the Government
C o l l e g e U n i v e r s i t y w a s
tremendous. I found the course
curriculum to be very challenging
but rewarding. My degree in
Business Accounting & Finance
(BAF) provided an ideal blend of
practical finance with the import-
ant science of Accountancy. I had
many lecturers and professors in
the university who inspired my
best efforts and who helped me
greatly.
Nosheen Rasool
Ms Nosheen has been rendering
her valuable services at the
Government College University,
Lahore. She is the founding Head
of the Commerce & Finance
D e p a r t m e n t . S h e h a s b e e n
exhibiting tremendous contribution
toward the academic and
professional development of
students and faculty. She is a
member of key committees in
which she is greatly respected due
to her diligence, vigilance, and
professional opinions
Dr Sayyed Sadaqat
Hussain Shah
Dr Sadaqat holds a PhD degree in
Business Administration from
Huazhong University of Science
a n d T e c h n o l o g y “ H o n o r a r y
International Graduate Certificate”
and a Merit of Bi-lateral Exchange
Scholarship Program by IPC
Pakistan and CSC China.
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155. Nosheen Rasool
In-Charge
MS BFE (GCUL)
MA Econ. (PU)
BCom (Hons)
Finance Specialization (HCC, PU)
Dr Sayyed Sadaqat Husaain
Shah
Assistant Professor
PhD (China) MPhil (MU Lahore),
MCom (PU)
Dr. Ali Raza Elahi
Lecturer
PhD (NCBAE), MS (BFE)
Safyan Majid
Lecturer
PhD Scholar (UOL)
MS-ESME-(GCUL)
BSc (Hons) – (GCUL)
Professor Ashraf Ali
Retired Senior Vice President from
Faisal Bank Ltd.
Hesan Zahid
MSc International Finance, UK
Dr Amaan Ullah
PhD Economics (Auckland, NZ)
Dr Nisar Ahmad
PhD Management Sciences with
Finance
Specialization (COMSATS)
Dr Khalid Rasheed
PhD Economics
Qari M. Awais
Fellow Cost and Management
Accountant (FCMA)
Mian Ahmad Farhan
FCA
Shama Sadaqat
MPhil Business Administration-(NCBAE)
Fareeha Waseem
MPhil Finance (IBA, PU)
Zaroon Rashid Pirzada
LLB Punjab University Law College
Ambreen Fatima
Associate Cost and Management
Accountant (FCMA)
Muhammad Farooq
MS (Banking)
Anum Faheem Sheikh
Master in Business Administration
Faiza Laiqat
MPhil (Commerce) & PhD Scholar
(HCC, PU)
Anum Fazal
PhD Scholar (NCB&E).
Saneela Naseem
Master in Business Administration
Muhammad Sohail
MPhil Accounting & Finance (UOL)
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156. The Department of Economics ensures development of the skills needed for variety of
services in the education sector, international institutions and public sector. We have
introduced various programmes both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels which meet
market demands and also enhance intellectual ability of our students. Our Department is
well-known for the excellence in teaching and advising, with a strong reputation for produc-
ing innovative PhD graduates. The Department aims to foster advanced education and
training in Economics. The department intends and keeps its doors open to attract top econo-
mists and professional experts to impart quality education and training. We possess all major
state of the art facilities. Now, students may benefit from them and get ready to embrace the
challenge needed to achieve their goals.
Department of Economics
Contact
042-111-000-010 (Ext. 279, 280)
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157. Academic Programmes
Maintaining and ensuring quality in the academic
programmes is an ongoing exercise which is
constantly refined through expert opinion of the
Board of Studies, foreign faculty and faculty
members of the Department. At present all
academic programmes have research as an
integral component and the Department plans to
strengthen its research linkages in order to
encourage and promote research on economic
issues of national and international significance. It
offers a range of market-driven and widely
recognized undergraduate and postgraduate
programmes. The courses offered are more
balanced through realigning of course contents to
modern needs and to include social sciences
subjects for overall professional and character
development of the students. Support courses in
social sciences and humanities were introduced
for producing effective leaders to meet the
challenges of 21st century. The following
programmes are offered:
•
BSEconomics
•
MPhilEconomics
•
MS Entrepreneurship & SME Management
• PhDEconomics
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158. These programmes are furnished to provide a
solid background in theory, quantitative methods,
and applications which are considered necessary
to train future economists focusing on policy
planning, analysis, and forecasting of public and
private sectors. The curriculum of each
programme is also developed in line with
i n t e r n a ti o n a l s t a n d a r d s . M o r e o v e r , t h e
Department also aims to teach and conduct
quality research in the fields of student’s interest.
These courses will prepare our youth for careers
in universities, research organizations, business
enterprises, government organizations, and
multinational companies. Besides programmes
related to Economics, the Department is also
offering a programme related to Entrepreneurship
which aims at entrepreneurial development and
management in order to enable the entrepreneurs
to start successful business ventures. This also
focuses on cutting edge issues of business
environment and development plan highlighting
the key elements of marketing, organizational
behavior and financial planning and development.
Moreover, the Department has always been
innovative in introducing new programmes as per
the need of times. We hope the students will find
the programme intellectually challenging and
personally rewarding.
Research Facilities
The Department is especially focusing on its
research output for getting prominence in public
policy dialogue at national and international level. In
this regards, symposiums, seminars and
conferences are arranged on regular basis. Faculty of
the Department is quite active and vibrant in
producing quality research contributions
highlighting the importance of Economics in the
development of nations. Students are also
encouraged to engage themselves in field surveys for
their learning. The faculty members are not only
engaged in academic responsibilities but also
involved in research activities based on either
publications or project designing. This is a source of
pride that our senior faculty members are producing
their research output in highly ranked social science
journals. Moreover, few of them are also engaged
with university teaching and research activities
abroad which is definitely helpful in uplifting the
standard of the Department. This is the outcome of
the efforts of our distinguished faculty members that
our students are serving both in public and private
sector at high rank jobs. The department also
publishes its refereed research journal “GCU
Economics Journal” under the ISSN 02422815 which
is subscribed by the International Monetary Fund
(IMF), The World Bank (WB) and other international
institutions. It is also subscribed by the leading
universities of UK and USA. The department takes
pride in its endeavors for developing higher
education link programmes with national and
international organizations.
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159. A Bright Future
We take this privilege that both at national and
international level organizations, our alumni are
serving at key posts. These organizations include
both academic and non-academic bodies. Above
all it would be great to add here that our present
Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Asghar Zaidi is not
only an old Ravian but also belongs to this
historical Department. He proved to be a true
ravian even in universities and organizations
abroad where he served for a long time. Profiles of
few alumni who are considered as market brand of
this Department are given below who have always
been very inspirational for our young graduates
and generous in visiting this Department to enrich
our students with their knowledge and skills.
Co-curricular Opportunities
The Department has engaged its student not only in
curricular activities but also extra-curricular events
which have polished them to interact with the rest of
the world. In this regard, there are three Departmental
societies which are playing their intuitive roles by
organizing different events. Regular seminar series are
scheduled yearly for students of each session. Both
national and international speakers are invited to
enrich students with their experiences. This has been a
pride for us that eminent old ravians serving the
government in various capacities always found their
alma mater a desirable platform for introducing their
new research works and even launching of their newly
published books. Among them Dr Nadeem ul Haque,
Dr Ijaz Nabi, Professor Dr Anjum Nasim, Dr Asghar
Zaidi, Dr Vaqar Ahmed, Dr Sajid Amin, D. Rashid
Amjad, Professor Dr Adeel Malik, Dr Fawad Murtaza,
and Dr Aftab Ghani are the ones who visited the
Department to share their life time achievements with
our students and therefore, became a real inspiration
for our young graduates.
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160. Alumni
Naved Hamid
a graduate of Department of Economics, Govt. College
Lahore, emerged as a pride for us. He served the nation
in various high profile capacities and is currently
working as the Director at the Center for Research in
Economics and Business (CREB) and Professor of
Economics at the Lahore School of Economics in
Pakistan. Naved is also a member of the Macroeconom-
ic Working Group for the Government of Pakistan as
well as Chair of the Working Group on ‘Export
Competitiveness and Growth Strategy’ for the tenth
Five Year People’s Plan, constituted by the Planning
Commission for the Government of Pakistan since
2009. He was previously the Principal Economist at the
South Asia Regional Department. Naved received his
Bachelors degree from the Government College in
Lahore before gaining another from Cambridge
University. He received his PhD in Economics from
Stanford University.
Dr Nadeem ul Haque
a renowned economist and graduate of the Department
of Economics, Govt. College, Lahore, is also serving
the nation as the Vice Chancellor of Pakistan Institute of
Development Economics, Quaid-e-Azam University
Campus, Islamabad. With a PhD in Economics from the
University of Chicago, he has wide ranging operational
experience in policy development and economic
planning. Apart from his work in Pakistan, Nadeem ul
Haque worked for the International Monetary Fund for
24 years. During his long and illustrious affiliation with
the IMF, he implemented public structure reform in Sri
Lanka and worked in two central banks to organize a
modernization effort, which included improvements in
the monetary framework and the policy formulation
process. Dynamic yet easily approachable, Dr
Nadeem-ul-Haque is also a published author with five
books and over fifty articles in various publications to
his credit. He has a great vision for the economic sector
of Pakistan and wishes to extensively work towards
sharpening domestic debate and raising awareness on
the local front.
Faculty
Prof Dr Babar Aziz
Dr Babar is Chairperson of the Department.
Previously, he was the Dean of Academic Affairs
and Dean of Faculty of Humanities and Social
Sciences at NUR International University. He has
also served at Forman Christian College; GC
University Faisalabad; Bahauddin Zakaryia University;
Quaid-i-Azam University; and Pakistan Institute of
Development Economics Islamabad. He was
conferred the “Best Teacher in the Punjab” in 2005
by Government of the Punjab.
Dr Saima Sarwar
Dr Saima earned PhD by writing a thesis on
political economy of trade policy. Many scholarly
articles are to her credit. She had received “Best
Student Award' and remained Gold Medalist and
Merit Scholarship holder throughout her studies.
She has been a dedicated academician and
specifically research oriented throughout her
career.
Prof Dr Akmal Hussain
Dr Akmal has PhD in Economics from Sussex
University, UK. He has taught at University of
California, Lahore University of Management
Sciences and has been the Chairman, Public
Administration Department at University of the
Punjab. He has also conducted training at Pakistan
Administrative Staff College, Lahore, Command
and Staff College, Quetta and National Defence
University, Islamabad.
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161. Prof Dr S M Asghar Zaidi
Vice Chancellor / Professor
DPhil (University of Oxford)
Prof Dr Babar Aziz
Chairperson
PhD (QAU)
Dr Saima Sarwar
Associate Professor/Coordinator
MPhil & PhD Programme
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Shahzad Hussain
Associate Professor
Post Doc, university of Leeds
England
PhD (BZU)
Dr Imran Hanif
Associate Professor
PhD (BZU)
Dr Uzair Ahson
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Aqueel Imtiaz Wahga
Assistant Professor
PhD (UK)
Dr Jamshaid-ur-Rehman
Assistant Professor/ Coordinator MS
ESME Programme
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Alvina Sabah Idrees
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Taj Muhammad
Lecturer
MPhil (GCUL)
Raees Aslam
Lecturer
MPhil (GCUL)
Imtiaz Ahmad
Lecturer
MPhil (GCUL)
Adnan Habib
Lecturer/ BS Program Coordinator
PhD (GCUL)
Muhammad Gulzaib Ch
Lecturer
MPhil (NCBA&E)
Hassam Waheed
Lecturer
MPhil (GCU)
Prof Dr Akmal Hussain
Distinguished Faculty
Prof Dr Anjum Majeed
Visiting Faculty
Sarah Wasim
Visiting Faculty
Prof Dr Anjum Nasim
Visiting Faculty
Prof Dr Shabib Haider Syed
Visiting Faculty
Dr Tasneem Zafar (NSPP)
Visiting Faculty
Prof Dr Faisal Bari
Visiting Faculty
Farah Saeed
Research Assistant
MPhil (UoS)
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162. The Department was established in 2002 by Dr Erfan Ullah Babar, who is the founding Chairperson. We
emphasizes on technical instructions with equipped studios which are devoted to excellence and
innovation in Visual Arts, Media Arts and Design. The Department of Fine Arts has its own Minhas Art
Gallery after the name of Prof. Aslam Minhas, where art activities has been motivated among art lovers
and Ravians since 2006. Dr. Ajaz Anwar, Collin David and many other prominent artists are cultivated
here. Three Students Societies including Fine Arts Society, Photography Club and Film Study Circle
provide opportunity to students to polish their creative talent under the coaching of faculty members.
Department of Fine Arts
Contact
042-111-000-010 (Ext. 331)
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163. BFA
We are offering BFA-Graphic Design and BFA
Painting 4 years Professional Programs. We focus
on Visual Arts and Design in a learner-centered
environment which develops and support
creative engagements, modernism and
professionalism. We aim to produce skilled and
professional designers and visual artists who can
work in the creative industries, galleries/studios
and art education institutions.
The applicants seeking admission to BFA-Graphic
Design and BFA-Painting Programmes, must have
passed their intermediate with at least 45% marks
or A/Level/12 Grade or equivalent in three
subjects in first annual examination of the year of
the admission or in the preceding year of the
admission. To maintain quality education, admis-
sions are conducted strictly on merit, and the
merit is determined by the entrance test and
complete academic record.
(BFA Graphic Design and BFA Painting)
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164. Co-curricular Opportunities
The Fine Arts Society
The Fine Arts Society has more than 200
m e m b e r s a n d r e g u l a r l y a r r a n g e s s t u d e n t
exhibitions, hobby classes and competitions
including the intercollegiate Annual Fine Arts
Competition. The society focuses on numerous
forms of arts ranging from calligraphy to painting
and basic sketching. As the main goal of the
society is to bring out the creative learner within
the student, it offers them a variety of art forms
from which they choose as the area of their
interests. Fine Arts Society gives students of GCU
an opportunity to learn what they are interested
in along with their respective subjects.
Photography Club
The Photography Club arranges photography
c l a s s e s , e v e n t s a n d p h o t o - w a l k s f o r
students. Photography Club, Government College
University has been organizing numerous creative
co-curricular activities for the students. The club
has formed an all-round-the year curriculum that
not only promotes creativity and innovation but
a l s o h e l p s t h e s t u d e n t s t o e x p l o r e t h e i r
surroundings through fieldwork. The aim of the
photography club is to keep the students on the
lighter foot of life and broaden their perception of
their surroundings through photography.
Short Courses
In response to the interest shown in art by the
public, we have been running short courses in
Drawing, Graphic Design and Painting. In this way
the Fine Arts Department plays a major role in
bringing out the creative artist in not only the
students studying fine arts as an academic course
but also in the students from various other
disciplines. As a gesture of encouragement and
appreciation, their art works are displayed and the
worthy are awarded for their work.
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165. GCU Film Study Circle
GCU film Study Circle got established by our
honourable Vice-Chancellor and Patron in Chief
Prof. Dr. Asghar Zaidi (TI) in February 2020, which
mainly focuses on enhancing filmmaking skills and
equipping our students with this vibrant Artform
through basic knowledge by delivering lectures,
workshops, Film screening along with their
analysis. Mr, Tahir Ali Sadiq, Lecturer in the
Department of Fine Arts, GCU Lahore, became its
first advisor. Our film Study Circle mainly focuses
on enhancing filmmaking skills and equipping the
Ravians with this vibrant Artform through basic
knowledge.
A Bright Future
Our graduates enjoy their careers in printing
industry, set designing, creative direction, web
designing, art galleries, art studios and multimedia
programming. We enable them to work as:
● Visual Artist
● Commercial Art Gallery Curator
● Art Educationist
● Illustrator
● Graphic Designer
● Art Director
● Interior Designer
● Concept Developer
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166. Faculty
Alumni Prof Dr Erfan Ullah Babar
Founder and First Chairman, Department of Fine Arts
He has a long association with Government College University Lahore
where he founded the Department of Fine Arts. He initiated BFA Graphic
Design and BFA-Painting besides several Fine Arts allied and short
courses at the Department. He fully participated in institutional
development and took a major role in establishing the Minhas Art Gallery
at Government College University. He obtained his BFA in Graphic Design
with a First Class First distinction. Later he got First Class First Gold Medal
in MFA Graphic Design from the College of Art and Design, University of
Punjab Lahore. He has completed his MPhil. in Fine Arts and PhD in Art
and Design from the College of Art and Design University of the Punjab,
Lahore. He has engaged with top corporate organizations like Pearl-Conti-
nental Hotels, Pakistan, Pepsi Cola Pakistan, Steifel Laboratories Ltd (Pvt)
Pakistan, and Daily Newspapers and Magazines. He has more than sixty
group shows, ten solo shows, thirty-four Advertising Campaigns, four
Video Documentaries, several research articles and curated sixty-six art
exhibitions to his credit. He won seventeen national and two international
art competitions.
Muhammad Zafar Iqbal
He is an old Ravian, He obtained his BFA and MFA in Graphic Design. from
the College of Art and Design, University of the Punjab Lahore. He
remained associated with daily Nawa-e-Waqt, Family Magazine and
varied advertising agencies as a Graphic Designer. He then joined the
Department of Social-Welfare, Government of Punjab, as an Assistant
Director Design in 1995. He joined Department of Fine Arts, GC
University Lahore as visiting faculty in 2013, later he assumed as an
Assistant Professor, Department of Fine Arts, GC University, Lahore in
2016. Besides teaching, he is an active participant in institutional projects
like GCU Press & Publication as Design Head, and other design tasks,
Designing of GCU Annual Diaries, Walls Painting project of Post Graduate
Cafeteria, Designing of GCU Convocation backdrops, along with various
GCU Committees.
Amna Anwaar Khan
She is a graphic designer, painter and art educator. She holds several
academic qualifications including Mphil with gold medal from college of
Art & Design, Punjab University Lahore in 2018. She is now PhD scholar
of Art History in Punjab University Research centre. She has been working
with many national and international prestigious organizations like, Midas
(media group), Lowe & Rauf (Pvt) Ltd, Print, Iqbal Academy and Lahore
College for Women University. She has joined Government College
University Lahore in 2012. Besides teaching, she is an active participant of
Anti harassment committee, Convener of Pink Ribbon, Co Advisor GCDC,
focal person of Lahore Art Council and HEC recognized Master trainer as
well. She has also designed UN wall of awareness in 2016 and also
designed promotion campaign and wall of awareness for GCU anti
narcotic society in 2020. Currently, she is pursuing her PhD in Art history.
Zaheer ud Din Babar
My primary focus was to get engaged in grooming my
skills and potential when I got admission here at GCU. I
was able to accomplish more in my professional career
and personal growth. The years I spent at GCU are
enormously memorable. I am privileged by the endless
support from my faculties and colleagues.
Hijab-e-Zehra
The exposure I got from being a student at GCU was
immense. It is a privilege to learn from the brilliant
faculty here at GCU. The academic growth I received
shaped me as an individual and made me a designer with
a vision. Today, where I stand professionally and
personally, GCU plays a massive role behind it.
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167. Prof Dr Erfan Ullah Babar
Professor, Chairperson
Muhammad Zafar Iqbal
Assistant Professor
Amna Anwaar Khan
Assistant Professor
Tahir Ali Sadiq
Lecturer
Ali Raza Peerzada
Lecturer
Yasir Javed Doger
Lecturer
Maria Zaid Nizami
Visiting Lecturer
Asim Mughees
Visiting Lecturer
Fatima Hashmi
Visiting Lecturer
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168. Dr Muhammad Iqbal Law School was established in 2021. It endeavors to equip the students with most
updated knowledge in the field of Law as well as communication and inter-personal skills and behavioral
traits that are hallmark of a civilized society. The basic purpose is to enable them to achieve a degree of
autonomy to develop and maintain their own intellectual health and also that of the society. There is an
abundance of Law graduates in the society, but GCU, with its 157 years legacy has the potential to
develop better interpersonal skills and groom the character of its graduates. The graduates of GCU are
distinguished in the community and are beacons of hope for the society. Law graduates will definitely
add to the ethical development of the society. Characteristics of Mysticism and Sufism have been
combined with modern knowledge and gadgetry to help students become not only efficient advocates
but also the custodians of Islamic and oriental socio-cultural traits.
Department of Law
Contact
042-111-000-010 (Ext. 337)
0306-4642639
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169. Academic Programme
Dr Muhammad Iqbal Law School is offering 5
years LLB degree and introducing state of the art
legal education programme having cultural and
academic importance with following objectives:
• Familiarizing our students with a sense of
research culture using research practices,
seminars, conferences and talks etc.
• Offering the core curriculum with an advan-
tage over other law teaching institutions. The
curriculum will not only concentrate on imparting
necessary legal education but will also give equal
importance to character building and positive
grooming of the students.
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170. Academic Goals
• To provide an enriched environment to
students so that they can receive excellent
professional and academic grooming to become
effective professionals in the field of Law
• To produce law graduates; equipped with
sound knowledge of the theoretical and practical
subject matter, in Law
• To produce law graduates who have broader
view of other disciplines, to enable them to
interact with other branches of knowledge and
strengthen their understanding of the society
• To develop a balanced personality; aiming for
a harmonious combination of knowl-
edge, skills and personal traits
• To meet the challenge of growing
indiscipline by instilling, in the younger
generation, a sense of patriotism, self-reliance
and discipline
Admission Criteria
• The candidates must have passed Law
Admission Test (LAT).
• Matric 10% Weightage
• Intermediate 40% Weightage
• Admission test 30% Weightage
• Interview 20% Weightage
Co-curricular Opportunities
The society organizes seminars, discussions and
orientation sessions. It also helps students to learn
the art of interaction and coordination among
them through practical experiences of organizing
several activities.
Ravians Law Society
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171. Faculty Dr Shakeel Hussain
Kazmi
PhD (S.J.D. 2012) , LLM (2010) Pace
University School of Law, LLM (1994)
University Washington College of Law,
Adjunct professor at NYU-Poly, Advisor
to the Ministry of Climate Change
Pakistan, Researches in the area of
Climate Change, focusing on climate
change displacement and renewable
energy in developing countries.
Muhammad Azeem
Farooqi
PhD Scholar (PULC), LLM (University of
the Punjab) MA English, PGD - ELT,
Diploma in Shariah Laws & Diploma in
Banking Laws. Azeem Farooqi remained
the part of adjunct faculty of various
Law Colleges in Faisalabad & Lahore
including Punjab University Law College
since 2004. His areas of interest in
teaching are Islamic Jurisprudence and
Contract Law
Mehak Ali
LLM (Bahauddin Zakariya University),
LLB (International Islamic University
Islamabad) Her area of interest in
teaching is International law and
Arbitration laws.
Dr Ahmad Raza
Khan
(Incharge)
His research expertise covers
Pakistan Affairs and Global Politics
particularly with reference to
theories of IR. He has designed
courses for BS , MA, MPhil
programmes and served the
department of capacities.
Syed Aatir Rizvi
LLM (Cambridge, UK); MPhil (Interna-
tional Relations-PU); MA (Political Sc.)
Fellow Cambridge Commonwealth
Society; IVLP Fellow US Department of
State; PIELC Fellow ELAW/University
of Oregon, USA. Aatir Rizvi has more
than 20-year experience of teaching
and heading different law schools. His
areas of interest are Muslim law &
Jurisprudence and International law.
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172. Dr Ahmad Raza Khan
Incharge
Syed Zia Haider Rizvi
LLB (PU)
Chartered Accountant (CA) from
UK
Tahir Mahmood Gondal
MA, LLB, DTL, DLL, DIPL
Barrister Nudra B Majeed
Mian
Bar at Law, LLM (LSE, UK) Law
(Oxford, UK)
Usman Ghazi
LLM (UCL, UK), LLB (Pb.) MCIArb
(UK), MCALC (UK)
Ahmad Mohsin
LLM (University College London,
(UK) LLB (University of Liverpool)
BPTC (BPP University) UK
Salman Kazmi
LLM (London) UK
Mehr Bano Langrial
LLM (Berkeley, USA)
Nauman Qaiser
LLM (UK)
Syed Tassadaq Murtaza
Naqvi
LLM
Syed Tassadaq Mustafa
Naqvi
LLB (Hons) University of London,
UK; LLM (Indiana University, USA)
Justice Masud Abid Naqvi
Lahore High Court
Zeeshan Zafar Hashmi
LLB
(UK) LLM (Harvard, USA)
M. Haroon Mumtaz
Bar at Law
LLB (Hons) University of London,
UK
Ahmad Rafy Alam
LLB
Irfan Ali Khan
Advocate High Court
172

173. The Management Studies Department (MSD) was established in 2002 in a new building
within the historic campus of GC University. The reputation of the department is reflected
in the keen competition for entrance to its programmes. Entry standards are demanding, and
successful candidates are of a high calibre. MSD aims to teach and research matters of
practical importance to the business. Students coming to the GC University's MSD will find
themselves in a demanding intellectual environment that requires a full-time commitment.
The MBA programme offers tools and techniques of immediate utility in the business world
stressing the importance of long-term vision in business life.
Management Studies Department
Contact
042-111-000-010 (Ext. 287)
0335-4530502
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174. BS Management
MSD has designed this new programme
considering our changing academic environment.
The applicants who have successfully completed
FA/ICS/ICOM/FSc/A Level/High School Diploma
or International Baccalaureate (IB) with 50%
marks or equivalent are eligible to apply for
admission. The programme is structured after
reviewing undergraduate programmes at
internationally renowned schools.
In terms of scope, these graduates would
compete for the top public & private sector
placements as well as be eligible to apply for a
master’s degree programme anywhere abroad.
This study programme includes six-month work
period in companies in the field, where students
perform career-related functions. Thus, the
programme would also give us room to upgrade
our existing MBA to a post-experience
programme and to make it internationally
acceptable in due course.
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175. Research Facilities
MBA Consultancy Project Objectives
After the completion of the first year of the MBA
and EMBA programmes, and the Internships,
students have gone through the fundamentals of
business management and are now ready to
tackle a real-life business situation and make
possible suggestions for improvement.
The consultancy project provides the opportunity
for the students to put this knowledge into
practice and apply it in cooperation with
managers and company leaders who must meet
new challenges. In this respect, the supervised
team project becomes a first-rate educational tool
in helping the student understand and master the
subject.
The Consultancy Project essentially consists of a
consulting mandate, working for a company or
any other organization wanting to take advantage
of the training provided by the department.
MBA
MBA at the Management Studies Department
(MSD) is designed to meet the needs of the real
business world. It brings together both—analytical
skills as well as soft skills—to make it relevant to
the ever-changing business environment. At MSD
it is ensured that students acquire key skills such
as leadership, effective communication, and
change management and learn to work without
prejudice to race, religion or colour.
The MBA provides rigorous training in the skills,
techniques, and knowledge relevant to a career in
the private or the public sector and also takes a
strong comparative international perspective in
all areas. In addition to the core modules, students
are allowed to select optional courses in areas
that are of particular interest to them.
EMBA
The programme has been designed for early to
mid-career managers, working in decision-making
capacity and entrepreneurs running their own
small or medium-sized business ventures. The
programme has a futuristic problem-solving
approach with a focus on thorough coverage of
key strategic as well as functional aspects of a
business.
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176. Co-curricular Opportunities
Extra-curricular workshops
Frequent workshops for participants wishing to
hone their analytical reading, writing and
presentation skills are organized.
Organization Based Learning
(OBL) Semester
OBL is NOT an internship but a genuine 6-month
work placement program for students enrolled in
BSc (Hons) Management programme.
It is a rare opportunity for organizations to make
use of a university-educated potential manager
for an extended duration at a much-reduced pay.
The expected stipend bracket is PKR 15,000 to
25,000 per month. These would-be managers are
available for a period of six months starting July or
August and are most suitable for any job or task
where the organization needs hardworking
university-educated individuals. Most
organizations use this opportunity to develop a
management trainee programme where they get
to pre-test the students and determine their
suitability before they offer them a job.
For organizations that are looking for the cream
of the crop among university-educated, entry-
level employees, our OBL is the best way to build
a pipeline of talented, young professionals.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
MSD has also formed a society called Knowledge
Transfer Partnerships.
The objectives for which the society has been
established are:
1) To provide benefit to the industry from the
knowledge and research of academia, and
develop the potential of transferring academic
know-how to the industry through the creation of
a knowledge transfer partnership;
2) To provide a forum to teachers through which
they can transfer their real-time knowledge to the
industry and reward them for their efforts;
3) To provide exposure to the industry environ-
ment for university graduates and students;
4) To provide prospecting and administrative
support for consulting and training projects, and
ensure rigorous academic quality for all
deliverables;
5) To benefit from opportunities available for
University-Industry linkages, and create a
real-time learning opportunity for University
teachers and graduates;
6) To print, publish, issue, circulate, carry on
research, aid and assist in circulating and issuing
papers, periodicals, books, publications and under-
take other similar efforts concerning the
objectives of the society;
7) To develop platforms for interaction between
University, Students and Industry.
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177. Lunch & Learn Club
Lunch & Learn Club has been formed to provide a
learning opportunity to students through the
sharing of knowledge at lunch with business
managers. The interaction of students with
executives from industry better acquaints them
with professional practices. The club arranges
different activities around lunch on campus. The
club also arranges a semester dinner for alumni of
MSD.
Corporate Liaison & Placement
Office
MSD Alumni provides valuable networking
opportunities for its students. Throughout the
year there is a programme of guidance and advice
for individual students in their career planning and
job search strategies. Corporate Liaison and
Placement Manager is dedicated for this purpose
only.
A Bright Future
MSD graduates have been able to get a very good
response from the job market and most of them
have made their way into the leading and highly
p r o g r e s s i v e m u l ti n a ti o n a l a n d n a ti o n a l
organizations. They are aptly applying the diverse
skills and behavioural competencies at their
workplaces and developing the reputation and
the opportunities for many more to follow. Other
careers that await our graduates are:
● Business operations managers
● Planning development officers
● Marketing managers
● Human resource specialists
● Supply chain managers
● Entrepreneurs
● Banker
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178. Faculty
Dr Ammad Uppal
Dr Ammad is an experienced educationist with over 20
years of teaching experience in the areas of business and
information systems. He has taught in the leading higher
education institutions in the UAE and in Pakistan. He has
also published extensively on developing technology
enhanced educational management systems with focus
on holistic quality dimensions. With the engineering
background and doctorate in business informatics, Dr
Amaad has strong ability in researching, analyzing,
developing and marketing new products and services.
Syed Sadir Zaidi
Mr Sadir has joined Management Studies Department in
2002. He has also worked as HOD at UVAS in Business
department for 7 years. He has worked for several
American banks in USA and in Pakistan on different
positions and has more than 25 years of experience of
teaching in business education. He has also worked on
various research projects such as one for homeless
people in Washington D.C. USA. Sadir holds a B.S. degree
in Finance & Banking and MBA in Financial management
from Southeastern University Washington D.C. USA.
M Mubashir Hussain
Mr Mubashir has fourteen year experience in teaching,
training and curriculum development. He has been the
programme coordinator of undergraduate programmes
i.e Commerce, Business Accounting & Finance, and
Applied Management. Mubashir has also been providing
training services to Entrepreneurs on ‘Accounting and
Finance for Entrepreneurs’ at various renowned
platforms, and has trained more than 400 Entrepreneurs.
He is a Qualified Member of four professional accountancy
bodies.
Alumni
Alizey Masood
I am truly grateful to have graduated
from an institution that not only
empowered me but also gave me wings
to fly high and embark on a journey full
of growth. I can certainly say that my
tenure at GCU made up to be the most
transformative period of my life. From
being a class representative to
becoming a member of TEDxGCU, I got
a chance to discover my capabilities and
polish my interpersonal skills. It was a
roller coaster ride, but I am glad to say
that I have finally made it to the very
top with a gold medal around my neck.
Muhammad Mohsin
It was a wonderful education
experience , as GCU targets for an
overall development of every student,
be it education, cultural awareness or
practical exposure of the business
world like industrial exposure and
projects. The placement activities are
pretty good and come with training
given on how to conduct oneself and
face interviews confidently. The
ambience of the campus is very positive
and the whole experience is very good
and there is always support &
motivation from the management to
pursue our dreams.
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179. Dr Ammad Uppal
Director
PhD (HBS, University of Reading, UK)
Najaf Yawar Khan
MBA (LUMS) MSc (Lancaster)
Syed Sadir Zaidi
Deputy Director  
MBA – Financial Management- USA
Muhammad Mubashir
Hussain
Assistant Professor
MBA, B&F (PU) MS(B&FE)
Dr Samnan Ali
Assistant Professor
PhD (HBS, University of Reading, UK)
Ali Hussain Farrukh
Lecturer
MBA (University of Salford, UK)
MSc Logistics- SCM option (HIM, 
Norway)
Muhammad Basir
Research Associate
MS Management (UET, Lahore)
Dr Misbah Tanveer Ch
 PhD (University of Groningen, The 
Netherlands)
Dr Muhammad Ghias
 PhD (GCUL & University of 
Auckland, New Zealand)
Warda Saleem
MPA (Columbia University, USA)
Zeeshan Zafar Hashmi
 LLM (Harvard University, USA)
Sidra Haroon
Programme Ofcer
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180. At GCU, journalism was initially introduced by the Department of Political Science in 1987
as an undergraduate programme. However, in 2002 the Department of Mass Communication
gained its prestige when Government College Lahore achieved the status of a University.
With the passage of time, the Department of Mass Communication has worked hard to make
this subject reach the position of a degree awarding rather than a minor subject.
Department of Media and Communication Studies
Contact
0335-2123412
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181. MPhil
PhD
T h e B a c h e l o r s o f S c i e n c e i n M a s s
Communication strives to provide students
with a creative, diverse, and challenging
academic environment that encourages
risk-taking and promotes an examination of
human values, cultural differences, and
social questions and to prepare students for
areas in the print and telecommunications
media sectors.
The Department of Media and Communication
Studies’ undergraduate programme offers three
specializations:
• Journalism
• Media Production: Theatre, Film, Radio and
Television
• New Media, Public Relations and Advertising
BS
181

182. Research Facilities
T h e D e p a r t m e n t o f M e d i a a n d
Communication Studies believes in using
cutting-edge methodologies to provide its
students with abilities that are in demand in
today's media. To achieve this goal, we are
constructing a cutting-edge studio and
developing a research lab where students
may put their newly gained abilities to the
test. We're also aiming to form partnerships
with top media outlets and production
companies so that our students may put
what they've learned into practice.
Co-curricular Opportunities
Besides vigorous learning strategies,
students are also given the fabulous
opportunity to visit proper functioning news
rooms, production control rooms, studios
and transmission rooms of various TV
channels. This enables them to gain
familiarity with prestigious organizations
a n d g e t a c h a n c e t o f i n d b e n e f i c i a l
internships in different media houses that
can help them get better employability and
experience before they enter into the
professional atmosphere.
A Bright Future
We prepare our students in a variety of ways
by assisting them in gaining new insights,
acquiring new skills, learning new forms of
expression, and exploring diverse
employment opportunities e.g.
• sub-editors, reporters, broadcasters, and
filmmakers both theoretically and practically
in the media
• students with the necessary media production
and information technology skills meet the
needs of electronic and print media organi
zations
• digital media planners and account executives
for advertising and public relations firms
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183. Dr Hussain Ahmad Khan
Chairperson & Associate Professor
Post Doc (University of Cambridge)
PhD(National University of Singapore)
Ali Hassan
Visiting Faculty
MPhil (BZU)
Um E Amara
Lecturer
MPhil (PU)
Faizan Butt
Visiting Faculty
MPhil (SU)
Farhan Ahmed
Teaching Assistant
MPhil (PU)
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184. The Department of Philosophy epitomizes the vision of GCUL as the institution’s motto “Courage to
Know” itself is derived from Immanuel Kant’s Philosophy of Enlightenment. This signifies the importance
of Philosophy as an academic discipline in our institution. Philosophy as a Postgraduate faculty, being
founded back in 1868, tackled the challenges of every era with competence until 2005, when GCUL
decided to expand its wings to incorporate various interdisciplinary knowledge paradigms. From then
onwards it is been called “Department of Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies”. Today, GCUL’s
Department of Philosophy is one of the most unique Philosophy departments in Pakistan as it includes
fourteen different interdisciplinary courses. The premises of these interdisciplinary courses are shaped
largely by the understanding of Philosophy.
Department of Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies
Contact
042-111-000-010 (Ext. 361)
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185. BS
The coursesare designed to serve the purpose of
expanding the students’ vision by establishing in
them a critical turn of mind, and inculcating
philosophical awareness and interdisciplinary
understanding of contemporary milieus in their
thoughts and practices. These subjects emphasize
both on developing various theoretical
approaches to the earlier and contemporary
concerns, and on introducing interdisciplinary
discourse with explanatory practices.
MPhil
The courses designed by the Department of
Philosophy aim at exploring multiple areas of
philosophical research gaps of the contemporary
world. In the second year of MPhil, the scholars
work on their research dissertations under the
expert supervision of our experienced and
highly-qualified faculty members.
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186. Research Facilities
T h e D e p a r t m e n t i s o f t h e v i e w t h a t t h e r i g h t
orientation in research activities invests in scholastic
future of both the students and the university. Having
qualification from well-reputed universities like
Columbia University, USA, Erfurt University, Germany,
and Sophia University, Japan, our faculty members
possess diverse experience in teaching and are
passionate about endeavoring more through research.
They have attended multiple esteemed national/
international conferences and have published their
articles in international as well as in nationally
recognized (HEC approved) journals. They have
established international linkages with multiple
acclaimed institutes/universities of Europe, Far East
Asia, Latin America, and South Asia to carve their niche
in international research projects. The departmental
journal ‘Quest’ published annually since 1991 will soon
be published biannually in order to boost up research
activity in the Department at both faculty and student
level. A research committee of three senior teachers
Professor Azam Khan, Dr Afzal Khan, and Ms Saima
Khan look into the research of students to ensure its
quality by guiding them about choosing research topics
of their interest within appropriate philosophical
paradigms commensurate with the latest research
methodology of proposal making process. There are
two research groups i.e. Core-Philosophical Research
group and Interdisciplinary-Philosophical Research
Group.
Co-curricular Opportunities
Apart from the academic and scholarly activities, the
Department of Philosophy also provides its students
with various extra-curricular opportunities. The
Department has another very reputable platform in
the shape of Brett Philosophical Society. Founded back
in the 19th Century, BPS is one of the oldest working
societies of GCUL. The society continues to work even
today as an intellectual forum by providing the
students an opportunity to learn scholastic thoughts of
renowned scholars and get trained in administering
and managing their activities under the supervision of
an advisor.
A Bright Future
By virtue of an experienced and deep sense of critical
analysis and logical thinking, the students of the
Philosophy Department more often go on to be civil
servants, judicial officers, Academic researchers,
Philosophy instructors, Journalists, Counselors, Social
workers, Public-policy developers, Lawyers, Publishers,
Civil servants, Public-relations officers.
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187. Faculty Alumni
Yasir Sultan
Mr Yasir Sultan has been associated with the
Department of Philosophy since 1991. After
completing his MA in Philosophy from GCUL,
he joined the Department as a lecturer in 2000
and is presently working as the Chairperson of
the Department. He did his MPhil in Iqbal
Studies and has a unique flair for logic and
critical thinking, ethics, and the philosophy of
Iqbal. In addition to his scholarly activities, Mr
Yasir has served the university in multiple
domains: Advisor of GCU Dramatics Club,
Secretary Societies Board, Incharge of
Interdisciplinary Studies and Deputy Chief
Proctor. Currently, he is also serving as the
President of Basket Ball Club and the member
of the University Purchase Committee.
Dr Muhammad Tufail
Salik
is an eminent alumnus of GCUL’s Philosophy
Department. On the account of his PhD in
Philosophy from University of the Punjab
Lahore with focus on ‘Iqbal’s philosophy of
Law’, LLB from the University of the Punjab
Lahore and then LLM (Sharia) from International
Islamic University Islamabad, Dr Salik serves as
an erudite scholar of Eastern and Western
thought with a sound grip over Philosophy of
Law, Religion and Education. He also has an
extensive research background on the
relationship between Islamic Spirituality and
Philosophy accredited to his name. Dr Salik
has also served as the Ex-Chairperson of the
Department of Philosophy
Dr Muhammad Iqbal
(November 9, 1877 – April 21, 1938):
Dr Iqbal, regarded as the National Poet
of Pakistan, is one of the most
noteworthy and distinguished GC
alumni in Philosophy, Arabic and English
Literature. Hailed as one of the biggest
thinkers and philosophers of the
country, Iqbal epitomizes GCUL’s
courage to know. His incomparable
patriotic and prophetic invocations in
poetry infused inspiration and vigor in
the struggle for a separate homeland
carried out by the Muslims of Subconti-
nent up until 1947. His worthy name is
considered synonymous to GCU, and to
follow and celebrate Iqbal is a part of
the Ravian spirit now.
Dr Kaiser Mahmood
Dr Kaiser Mahmood, did post
graduation from Government College
Lahore in 1992. He has been serving
the Department of Philosophy as
Lecturer and Assistant Professor for
over 15 years.His area of interest is
Applied Ethics, Philosophy of Law and
Philosophy of Education. He is the
member of Board of Studies of many
universities .Currently,he is working as
Professor of Philosophy &Dean of
Social Sciences at Government College
of Science Wahdat Road Lahore.
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188. Yasir Sultan
In-Charge & Assistant Professor
MA (Philosophy, GCUL, Lahore)
MPhil (Iqbal Studies)
Prof Azam Khan
Professor
MA (Philosophy, GCUL, Lahore)
Dr Sobia Tahir
Assistant Professor PhD
(University of the Punjab)
Post-Doctorate (Columbia
University, New York, USA)
Dr Afzal Khan
Assistant Professor
MA (Philosophy, GCUL, Lahore)
MPhil
PhD (University of Erfurt,
Germany)
Shahram Sarwar
Lecturer (On Study Leave)
MA (Philosophy, GCUL, Lahore)
MPhil (PU, Lahore)
Rubina Kokab
Lecturer
MA (Philosophy, GCUL, Lahore)
MPhil (History, GCUL, Lahore)
Sobia Jamil
Lecturer
MA (Philosophy, GCUL, Lahore)
MPhil (Philosophy, GCUL,
Lahore)
Dr Muhammad Tufail Salik
Eminent Scholar & Senior
Visiting Faculty
MA (Philosophy, GCUL, Lahore)
PhD (Philosophy, University of
Punjab, Lahore)
LLM (Sharia, IIUI, Islamabad)
Prof Dr Kaiser Mahmood
Visiting Faculty
MA (Philosophy, GCUL, Lahore)
PhD (University of Punjab,
Lahore)
Shahid Gul
Senior Visiting Faculty
MA (Philosophy, GCU, Lahore)
Saima Khan
Visiting Faculty
MA (Philosophy, University of
Karachi, Karachi)
MPhil (History, GCU, Lahore)
MA (Global Studies, Sophia
University, Tokyo, Japan)
Sadia Aziz
Visiting Faculty
MA (Philosophy, GCUL, Lahore)
MPhil (Philosophy, GCU, Lahore)
Laraib Amjad
Visiting Faculty
MA (Philosophy, University of
Punjab, Lahore)
MPhil (Philosophy, University of
Punjab, Lahore)
Aneel Waqas Khan
Visiting Faculty
MA (Philosophy, GCUL, Lahore)
MPhil (Philosophy, GCU, Lahore)
Asifa Alam
Visiting Faculty IDS
BSc Hons (Environmental
Sciences, GCUL, Lahore)
MPhil in Environmental Sciences,
GCU Lahore
Sana Iqbal
Visiting Faculty IDS
MA (Archaeology, University of
Punjab, Lahore)
MPhil (Archaeology, University
of Punjab, Lahore)
188

189. The Department of Political Science has been offering postgraduate programme since 1964. The department
introduced 4-Year BS Degree Programme to prepare students for the emerging needs and challenges of governance,
economy, and global politics in 2005. In addition, the department has been offering MPhil Programme (Evening) since
1999, PhD Programme since 2004, Masters Programme (Evening) since 2012 and BS Evening Programme since 2018.
Department of Political Science
Contact
042-111-000-010 (Ext. 306)
189

190. BS
The BS programme of the Department is one of
the most demand oriented programmes of the
U n i v e r s i t y . E v e r y y e a r h u n d r e d s o f
prospective candidates contest for limited seats
both at morning and evening Programmes. The
department aims at attaining higher degree of
academic excellence by employing modern
techniques in teaching and research for making
the students’ future prospects more lucrative and
prestigious. The main focus is on: Comparative
Politics, Research Methodology, Political
Development and Social Change, Political Theory,
Political Economy, International Relations,
Foreign Policies of Major Powers, Area Studies,
Human Rights, Good Governance, Public
Administration, Federalism, Foreign Policy and
Terrorism.
(Regular / Self-supporting Programme)
190

191. The Department welcomes postgraduate research
students interested in undertaking doctoral
research in our unique academic environment
where we research and teach at the intersections
o f c o m p a r a ti v e p o l i ti c s , h u m a n r i g h t s ,
international relations, public policy, governance
and democracy as well as foreign policy and
strategic studies. Within our programmes
students have the opportunity to study both
theoretical and empirical topics, using both
quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Candidates (Male & Female) with 16 Years
Education and 18 Years education in any
discipline of social science (preferably political
science) are eligible to apply for MPhil and Phd
Programmes respectively. A total of 4 courses in
each Semester in MPhil, and 3 courses in each
Semester in PhD are offered.
MPhil & PhD
Prospective candidates (Male & Female) with
Bachelor’s (2 Years or 4 Years) or Master’s degree
in any discipline are eligible for applying. Merit is
determined on the basis of written test, interview,
and academic record. Keeping in view our
educational responsibilities towards the nation,
market demand, and the dearth of opportunities
regarding quality higher education for the
students with Two years Bachelor’s Degree, the
Department has introduced Two Years Masters in
Political Science.
MA
(Self-supporting Programme)
191

192. Research Facilities
To attain a higher level of excellence and expertise, the
main emphasis is on research-oriented education. The
courses are revised and updated each year. To achieve
these objectives, following research centers have been
organized.
• Human Right Centre (HRC)
• Regional Studies Centre (RSC)
The Department has successfully completed two years
(2013-2015) joint research venture with ZEF,
University of Bonn, Germany.
The Journal of Political Science
The Department has been publishing annually "The
Journal of Political Science" since 1971. It contains
research of eminent scholars of national and
international repute. Such academic endeavors
provide incentive to faculty and students alike to take
forward research activities. The journal has been
placed in 'Y' category of Higher Education Commission
I s l a m a b a d , P a k i s t a n . E - J o u r n a l i s a v a i l a b l e a t
http://jps.gcu.edu.pk/website/
Departmental Library
The Department has established a library to facilitate
the students with their studies and research work.
More than 3,000 books and thesis of BS, MA, MPhil
and PhD are available in the library for students and
faculty members. Similarly, the library also has some
special personal donated collections.
192

193. International Conferences and
Proceedings
It has become a regular feature of the Department to
organize international conference on important topic
of interest and concern for academics. The following
conferences have been organized so far:
• International Conference on Water Resources
Governance in the Indus Basin (2013)
• International Conference on Local Representation
of Power in South Asia (2014)
• International Conference on China-Pakistan
Economic Corridor (2015)
• International Conference on Inter-Regional
Connectivity: South Asia and Central Asia (2016)
• International Conference on Migration and
Displacement (2017)
• International Conference on Human Rights:
Challenges and Prospects (2018)
The proceedings of international conferences
organized by Department of Political Science have
been regularly published. The proceedings are highly
acclaimed and appreciated by the policy circles,
r e s e a r c h e r s , a n d a c a d e m i c i a n s n a ti o n a l l y a n d
internationally. Their E-books are available at
http://ps.gcu.edu.pk/confernces
193

194. A Bright Future
• The Department Consultancy Center (DCC)
provides guidance to students regarding their
minor issues related to the Department i.e., time
table, results inquiry, and opting courses.
• The Department organizes Guidance Session
for different scholarships abroad. So far, many of
our students have been selected for Rhodes
(University of Oxford, UK), Fulbright (Masters and
PhD), Near East South Asia UGRAD Scholarship,
Study of the US Institutes (SUSI), Global UGRAD,
DAAD (Germany), Commonwealth General and
Shared, Chinese Government and many other
prestigious scholarships.
• The Department has been organizing
Intra departmental Sports Gala since 2014 to
promote healthy competition and strengthen
extra curricular activities among the students.
• S. O. Malick Political Science Alumni (SOMP-
SA) organizes get-togethers of the former
students of the Department to keep the link alive
between alumni and the alma mater.
Co-curricular opportunities
• To help students in their research, HRC and
RSC have been established by the Department to
promote research culture.
• The Department recommends books to Central
and Post-Graduate (PG) libraries for Political
Science and relevant disciplines.
• Quaid-e-Azam Political Science Society was
established in 1970 with the objective to enrich
students' participation in academics and co-
curricular activities. The society organizes
seminars on different topics. It invites eminent
scholars from home and abroad to deliver lectures
on current domestic, regional, and global issues.
External Links
The Department has MoUs with the following national
and international institutes/universities to strengthen
research culture among students and faculty.
• China University of Geosciences Wuhan, China
• South Asian-Hubei Universities Alliance (SAHUA),
China
• Three Gorges University Hubei, Kaifeng, China
• Shahid Javed Burki Institute of Public Policy,
Pakistan
Every year the Department nominates two graduate
students under the said MoUs to pursue their MS
programme from China University of Geosciences
Wuhan, China.
194

195. Faculty
Dr Hassan Masood
has been making contributions in the
realm of academics and research for
more than three decades. His area of
expertise distinguishes him from his
colleagues. His research revolves
around international relations, nuclear
politics, and the policy of nuclear
deterrence. He is also the advisor of
Kashmir Society, GCU. He has present-
ed research papers at different national
and international forums.
Dr Fauzia Ghani
is one of the senior faculty members of
the Department. Her area of expertise is
Comparative Politics, Leadership
studies, Research Methodology, and
Ethnic Politics. She has vast experience
in teaching, research, and administra-
tion. She is an active member of various
forums at the university. She wrote
numerous research articles in well-reput-
ed international and national research
journals and presented various research
papers at national and international
conferences. She has supervised several
BA Hons, Masters, MPhil theses and is
also supervising PhD thesis
Alumni
Kanza Sharif
It has been a wonderful experience
so far. The learning environment is
following the principles of freedom
and creativity. Indeed, I am
fortunate enough to be a part of
such a prestigious alma mater and
learned faculty. The Department
provides a congenial atmosphere
for research work to learn new
ideas and techniques of research.
Zahara
Government College University in general and
the Department of Political Science, in
particular, is responsible for changing my
thought process for a better life which is most
difficult to inculcate in one's self. My exposure
to some of the most phenomenal
academicians in Pakistan at the Deprtment is
one of the significant things of my life. The
Department environment is highly conducive
to creative learning and endows with effective
teaching methods like classroom discussions,
dialogues based upon the dialectic pattern,
and focus on analytical learning instilled in me
the qualities of critical thinking, communica-
tion, teamwork, empathy, and constructive
competition. They guided me not only to limit
myself to my academic laurels but also invest
in such skills which will help me excel in my
professional life and become a productive
member of society.
195

196. Dr Hassan Masood
Incharge
PhD, Quaid-e-Azam University,
Islamabad
Dr Fauzia Ghani
Assistant Professor
PhD (GC University Lahore)
Naseer Ahmed Taib
Assistant Professor
MPhil (GC University Lahore)
Dr Sadia Rafique
Assistant Professor
PhD (GC University Lahore)
Dr Ahmad Raza Khan
Assistant Professor
PhD (GC University Lahore)
Dr Saqib Warraich
Assistant Professor
PhD (University of the Punjab)
Asma Afzal
Lecturer
MA (Western Michigan University,
USA)
MPhil (GC University Lahore)
Muhammad Manzoor Elahi
Lecturer
MPhil (GC University Lahore)
Kanza Sharif
Lecturer
MPhil (GC University Lahore)
196

197. Contact
042-37360107
Highlighting the significance of Sociology in today’s competitive discourse, the University launched a BS (Hons) degree in
Sociology in 2017 though the foundation of sociology at GCU may be traced back to 1960 when sociology was introduced as a
minor topic at the undergraduate level. The department of sociology's existing vibrant environment, diversified student culture,
and intellectual tradition were assiduously maintained by the founding generation of professors. From 1960 until 1998, s
ociology was taught by dedicated educators, prominent sociologists, and scholars such as Muhammad Raza, Mirza Muhammad
Ahmad, M. Saleem Butt, Anwar ul Haq, Asif Hamyun and Amjad Javed. The department aims to foster a generation of
outstanding academic students, competent intellectuals, and state leaders, inter critical analytics, and local innovators with a
vision of progress in society through their broad sociological imagination by providing a comprehensive, diverse, and high-
quality learning environment.
Department of Sociology
197

198. BS
The department of sociology has designed a
vivacious curriculum and portfolio of courses for
BS (Hons) Sociology to ensure that students
obtain the firm theoretical and methodological
foundations in sociology and also can opt for
specialization in the different fields of sociology
i . e . a n t h r o p o l o g y , e d u c a ti o n , g e n d e r ,
globalization, development, and public policy. All
the courses are academically demanding and
intellectually stimulating.
(Regular/Self-supporting Programme)
198

199. A Bright Future
Strong academic underpinnings as well as
hands-on research and internship experience,
greatly assist students in obtaining employment
placements in a wide range of occupations, from
local communities to worldwide organisations.
The department's diverse learning experience
prepares students to be the best candidates for
positions as social researchers, community and
social officers, public relation officers, social
welfare officers, community development
officers, journalists, lecturers, public policy
researchers, data analysts, and report writers in
g o v e r n m e n t a n d d e v e l o p m e n t s e c t o r
organisations. The substantial research experi-
ence gained at the bachelor's level enables
students to advance to the PhD level and build a
career in academics.
Co-curricular Opportunities
Ravian Sociological Society
The department of sociology places a high value
on extracurricular and co-curricular activities that
supplement students' academic, personal, and
professional growth. In order to achieve these
goals, the department founded the Ravian's
Sociological Society in November 2019 to instill
civic duty ideals. Along with giving limitless oppor-
tunities to students for growing in society, GCU
raises awareness within and outside the universi-
ty about Pakistan's pressing and recurring societal
challenges. The group organises field trips,
seminars and lectures by renowned specialists,
educational and recreational tours, events, and
celebrations on a regular basis.
199

200. Faculty
Shahzaib Awan
As a native of a small village of Punjab,
studying in GC University was one of
the best opportunities for me to unlock
my potential. The Department of
Sociology made this journey easier and
more enlightening. Supportive teachers
and healthy interaction with class
students helped me to polish my skills. I
have become an active individual who
has the strength to contribute to the
society. Without any doubt, my
experience at GC University has helped
me transform myself into the best
version of myself.
Mehrullah
I have spent four years in GCU Lahore,
murmurs to say I have made a profitable
investment in it. These years in this
prestigious institution were full of
learning, grooming, experience and a
great memory to cherish for a lifetime. I
am thankful for the opportunity I am
given to meet different kinds of people,
and I have learned a lot from them.
Along with that, teachers and faculty
members are also benign and helpful.
They have helped me to improve my
academic and interpersonal skills.
Dr Ayesha Farooq
She is currently serving as Chairperson of
Sociology Department at Government College
University, Lahore. She has been serving in this
institution since 2007. She has done PhD in
Sociology from University of the Punjab and
did post doctorate from The University of
Edinburgh (UK) in 2017. There are number of
publications to her credit encompassing
various social structural aspects including
marriage and family, gender roles, caste
system, leisure activities in a rural structure.
Lately, she has been intrigued by the disparity
between people’s perception about various
social aspects in the context of religious belief
system and traditional practices. Her recent
research work is being dedicated to the
aforementioned theme.
Dr Sidra Maqsood
Being part of the Department of Sociology,
GCU Lahore, is an honor and privilege for me.
The Department offers ample opportunities to
learn from interactive sessions with students
as well as faculty members. I believe that
there is a great potential to learn from
grooming young sociologists – our future
social scientists. The BS (Hons) Programme in
Sociology is designed keeping in mind the
challenges and issues faced by Pakistani
society. I really appreciate the Sociology
Department’s spirit of team work as all faculty
members take part in curricular and co-
curricular activities and support each other.
Alumni
200

201. Dr Ayesha Farooq
Chairperson and Associate Professor
PhD (PU), Postdoc (University of
Edinburgh, UK)
Dr Sidra Maqsood
Assistant Professor
PhD (PU)
Neha Riaz Khan
Lecturer
MPhil in Development Studies
(PIDE)
Nimra Ishtiaq
Lecturer
MPhil Sociology (PU)
Fareeha Amjad
MPhil Sociology (LLU)
Sadia Muzammil
MPhil Sociology (PU)
Maria Khalid
MPhil Sociology (PU)
Raheel Fatima
MPhil Rural Sociology (UAF)
201

202. Faculty of Languages,
Islamic and Oriental
Learning
• Department of Arabic and
Islamic Studies
• Department of English Language
and Literature
• Department of Persian
• Department of Punjabi
• Department of Urdu
202

203. The Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies is one of the oldest Departments of GCU. Dr G.W. Leitner, an Orientalist,
Professor of Arabic founded the Department in 1864. In 2005, a 4-year degree programme was introduced with Islamic Studies
as a Major Subject. The department acquired postgraduate status after launching MPhil in Islamic Studies in 2010 followed by
PhD Programme in Islamic Studies in 2013. A 2-year MA programme in Islamic Studies was also launched in 2015. Another
4-Year degree evening programme was launched as replica in 2019. Eminent Scholars like Professor Noor Bakhsh, Dr Pir Muham-
mad Hassan, Professor Sheikh Inayat Ullah, Prof. Abdul Qayyum, Dr A.S. Agha, Dr Zia-ul-Haq Sufi, Dr S.M. Zaman, Dr
Baha-ul-Haq Rana, Prof. Rafi Ullah Shahab, Prof. Imtiaz Ahmad Saeed, Dr Khurshid-ul-Hassan Rizvi and Prof. Khan Muhammad
Chawla rendered valuable services to the Department. The Department aims at realizing the long cherished dream of striking a
balance between the pristine values of Islam as outlined in the Holy Qur`an and the Sunnah, and the practical challenges of
contemporary times. We strive to cultivate a spirit of dispassionate research and critical thinking skills endowed with tolerance
and harmony. Highly qualified academicians have been engaged to focus on achieving excellence in education and research and
contributing to the intellectual, cultural and social development of the institution. Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies
Contact
042-99213354
203

204. The Department offers following programmes:
• BS
(Regular and Self-supporting Programme)
• MA
• MPhil
• PhD
• Arabic Language Certificate
Our undergraduate course portfolio contains
almost 50 courses ranging from the elementary
subjects of Islamic Studies and basics of Arabic
language to these research groups of Islamic
(Uloom-al-Hadith), Islamic Jurisprudence and law
(Fiqh wa Uloom –al-Fiqh), Muslim thought and
Civilization and Arabic Language and Literature.
Our postgraduate teaching focuses on extensive
study of the Qur`an, Hadith, Comparative Study
of Religion, Sufism, Ethics of Disagreement and
Research Methodology.
Academic Programmes
204

205. BS
(Regular/Self-supporting Programme)
The BS Programme at the Department of Arabic
and Islamic Studies is one of the most prestigious
ones in both public and private universities of the
country. The entire teaching faculty is PhD and has
vast experience in the field of teaching and
research. The courses taught at this level offer in
depth and extensive study of religions particularly
Islam. Admission in BS Honours is purely on open
merit basis.
MPhil
MPhil in Islamic studies is one of the most
successful programmes at GCU. The Department
is committed to training and teaching the students
for an advanced level research and offers a diverse
range of courses in MPhil. Students complete
course work in the first two semesters and
complete a research thesis in the second year.
Admission in MPhil Islamic Studies requires the
qualification of GCU-GAT followed by an
interview. Any student who has done MA in
Islamic Studies or equivalent from a university/
institution recognized by HEC, Pakistan, may apply
for admission.
205

206. PhD
With experts on both classical and modern studies
in Islam, a student of doctoral studies finds our
department the best place for conducting research
in all three languages: Arabic, English and Urdu. The
central library of the university houses rich
collections of Islamic studies in English, Arabic and
Urdu. The faculty shares their personal collections
with students too. Our faculty is committed to
ensuring their students to receive high standards of
research and supervision. Research scholars are
encouraged to participate in various workshops,
seminars and conferences in order to enhance their
research skills. The scholar who has qualified GAT
(Subject) and secured minimum 3 CGPA in MPhil
can apply for admission in PhD.
Co-curricular Opportunities
The department has two active societies
“Majlis-e-Uloom-e-Islamyia” and “Arabic Society”,
both organize lectures, conferences and Seminars
that involve national and international speakers in
healthy discussions. An event titled “Talent Gala”
is organized annually to provide students of all the
departments of the University with opportunities
for showing their talent in Qur`an Recitation,
Na’at Recitation, Oratory, Essay writing and
Calligraphy etc.
• The Department arranges trips to the places of
academic and historical importance too.
• Interactive sessions with renowned scholars
and personalities ensure learning of the students
beyond classroom.
• Research projects and assignments are given
to the students to make them utilize library and
digital sources of research.
• Students are encouraged to attend viva voce
of MPhil and PhD scholars so that they may learn
from their research and have first-hand
experience of their research outcomes.
Short Courses
The Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies
launched the course in 2006. Since then, hundreds
of students and professionals particularly doctors,
engineers and advocates have completed the
course and sought jobs in various departments of
Pakistan. The course has now achieved a market
value for professionals in Gulf and Middle-east
countries.
( Certificate Course in Arabic language )
206

207. Research Facilities
The Department of Arabic & Islamic Studies is
fully committed to promote research culture both
in faculty and students.
• The research of our faculty members has been
published in various international journals like
Islamic Quarterly London, UK, Journal of Islamic
Studies and Culture, USA, Hamdard Islamicus,
Pakistan and in the leading national journals
recognized by HEC Pakistan.
• The Department has various research projects
recognized by HEC Pakistan and the department
of Auqaf and Religious Affairs, Punjab.
• The faculty and the students present their
research in different national and International
conferences and seminars.
• Different workshops and seminars on research
methodology and access to digital sources to
equip the students and faculty with the latest
tools of research exposure.
• No student is awarded a degree unless he/she
completes the research thesis under the supervi-
sion of a teacher.
A Bright Future
Graduate students of Islamic Studies enjoy vast
career scope by rendering their services to
teaching, Department of Auqaf and Religious
Affairs, Council of Islamic Ideology, Zakat and
Usher Department, electronic and print media,
Islamic banking and various other departments of
public and private sectors. Our graduates have
gone on to pursue illustrious careers in research
and teaching, heritage, the civil services, armed
forces, politics, law, journalism and business.
207

208. Alumni
Saliha Noor
One thing that a student idealizes is to
have a perfect place of learning in
his/her journey of knowledge, and I
have been fortunate enough to avail
that wonderful place in the form of
Government College University Lahore.
From day one, I had amazing teachers
who not only imparted the subject
knowledge but also prepared me for the
challenges of practical life by instilling
confidence and wisdom. The faculty of
my Department has been exceptional in
teaching, cooperation , and affection.
Aneeza Munawwar
It is said that Lahore as a city inspires art
in its all forms. To me, Government
College University is there to prove it. It
is always ready to awake the dormant
faculties in a student through its rich
culture of societies and clubs. Its
beyond the classroom learning is so
strong that it grooms you in various
aspects. The department of Arabic and
Islamic studies is one of the oldest
departments of GCU where the faculty
skillfully trains their students in Islamic
and cultural values as well as academic
learning. The two year stay at GCU will
always remain unforgettable for me. So
it is true - Once a Ravian is always
Ravian.
Faculty
Dr Hafiz M Naeem
Dr Naeem an old ravian, is the Chairperson of the
Department. He is PhD in Fiqh al-Seerah from GC
University, Faisalabad. He has published more than
thirty research papers in national and international
journals recognized by HEC, Pakistan covering the
domains of Seerah, Fiqh al Seerah, Fiqh and Objectives of
Shari’ah. He has participated in various national and
international conferences and seminars. He is also
providing services as co-advisor of Hiking and Mountain-
eering club.
Prof Dr Sultan Shah
Dr Sultan is an experienced academician with
international acclaim in the realm of Islamic Studies. He
received his PhD degree from Islamia University,
Bahawalpur. He carried out his post-doctoral research at
the University of Glasgow, Scotland (UK) for one year.
He has published over 100 research articles, out of
which 16 have been published in international journals,
45 in HEC recognized journals and 40 in various
prestigious journals. He has also authored 12 books in
the subject of Islamic Studies. He has also participated in
85 national and international conferences. He has also
contributed to the Curriculum Development
Committee constituted by HEC.
Dr Khurshid ul Hasan Rizvi
Dr Rizvi holds PhD from the University of Punjab. His
research centers pre-Islam Arabic Literature and Arabic
Linguistics. He is a renowned poet, critic, researcher,
author and a great scholar of Islam. He has published six
collections of his Urdu Poetry. In recognition of his
contribution in literature, the Government of Pakistan
also awarded him “Sitra-e-Imtiaz” in 2008. The
department has had benefitted from his services as
“Distinguished Professor” since 2008.
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209. Dr Uzma Saffat
Assistant Professor
PhD GCU Lahore
Dr Muhammad Naeem
Anwar
Assistant Professor
Islamic Law and Jurisprudence,
Hadith Sciences
PhD, University of Karachi
Dr Hafiz Khurshid Ahmad
Qadri
Assistant Professor
Qurnaic Translations, Sufism
PhD, Minhaj University, Lahore
Dr Muhammad Qasim Butt
Assistant Professor
PhD GCU Lahore
Hafiz Naseer Ahmad
Assistant Professor
MPhil GCU Lahore.
Hafiz Sfarish Ali
Lecturer
MPhil GCU Lahore
Nayab Ruby
Lecturer
GCW University, Sialkot
MPhil GCU Lahore
Qurtul Ain Fatima
Lecturer
MPhil GCU Lahore.
Hafiz Amir
Lecturer
MPhil GCU Lahore
Dr Hafiz Muhammad
Mubashar
Lecturer
PhD GCU Lahore
Dr Hafiz Muhammad
Naeem
Associate Professor &
Chairperson
PhD GC University, Faisalabad
Dr Muhammad Farooq
Haider
Associate Professor
PhD Sheikh Zayed Islamic
Centre, University of the Punjab
Dr Muhammad Abid
Nadeem
Associate Professor
PhD University of the Punjab
Dr NailaSafdar
Assistant Professor
PhD, GC University, Faisalabad
Dr Imtiaz Ahmad
Assistant Professor
PhD, University of the Punjab

209

210. Established in 1864, the Department of English at GC University Lahore is the oldest seat of learning
English language and literature in Pakistan. Having been launched in 1872, its post-graduate programme
predates some of the most prestigious literature degrees in Britain. The Department offers a broad
spectrum of courses in all genres of Classical, Elizabethan, Romantic, Victorian, Modern and
contemporary literature. We take pride in the fact that published authors and renowned literary scholars
have been a part of our faculty. The Department of English houses highly qualified academicians. Our
faculty has studied both locally and internationally, proving their mettle in classrooms and research alike.
Department of English
Contact
042-111-000-010 (Ext. 274, 276)
210

211. BS
The BS Programme offered by the Department of
English Language and Literature is a prestigious
programme as it is the oldest Postgraduate
Department of English (1873) in the country
/region. It is the biggest department in the
university that offers English Compulsory Courses
to all honours’ students majoring in various
subjects. Taught by highly competent foreign
qualified faculty and dedicated young teachers,
English Compulsory Courses taught in the first
four semesters encompass courses in short
stories, prose essays, grammar, poetry, novel,
essay writing and business writing.
211

212. As part of the MPhil programme, the department
offers students the opportunity to study a wide
variety of different courses and provides a strong
foundation in research methods and skills to equip
them to enter a career as a professional in their
field, or to continue in their studies to complete a
PhD. The programme helps the students to
develop a transferable skill set that is invaluable in
their subsequent careers. The research techniques
and methodologies they master, enable them to
make a direct contribution to the advancement of
knowledge in their chosen field of study within
the discipline of English Literature. Students
complete course work in the first year and write a
thesis upwards of 30,000 words in the second
year.
MPhil
The MA English Literature programme offered by
the Department aims to produce empowered
learners with strong oral and written skills which
will help them to fulfill their economic and socio-
cultural needs and also inculcate a creative,
analytical and reflective bend of mind which
enables them to think independently and critically.
Literature evolves with historical, sociological,
psychological, and various other factors impacting
man and the society. So, this programme provides
a chance for students to critically evaluate the
developing relationship between Man and the
Society. Moreover, it encourages critical
evaluation of challenging material and motivates
students to develop their capacity for
interpretation and evaluation of literary texts. The
works of representative writers, dramatists,
novelists, and poets from the Classic to the
Post-Modern era are introduced to the students.
MA
The PhD programme has been designed to enable
the research scholars to carry out research in
diverse areas of their choice. The candidates, in
consultation with their supervisors, select the
modules for their course work, which complement
their research needs. The candidates enjoy online
access to a wide range of literary and critical
resources, besides benefitting from the University's
rich library resources. The invaluable guidance
from the supervisors is regularly available to keep
the candidates on the right track.
PhD
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213. Research Facilities
Our highly qualified English faculty, some of whom
have earned their terminal degrees from Britain,
Europe and USA, enriches the teaching and research
milieu of the Department in line with their respective
areas of specialization. Most of our faculty members
have been widely published in both international and
national indexed HEC recognized journals.
The students at our Department conduct their
research under the kind and expert supervision of our
faculty members. Research projects are an essential
part of all the degree programmes and the students are
provided complete guidance from choosing their
research areas to getting their research published in
national and international journals.
Research Journal
Explorations is our peer- reviewed literary and research
journal, which was unveiled in 1969 by the scholarly
faculty members of the Department. It carrie research
papers, book reviews and creative writing (short
stories, essays and poems) contributed by the local as
well as international faculty and students. Some of its
outstanding contributors include illustrious literary
scholars, writers and poets, such as: Professor M.
Siddiq Kalim, Professor Gilani Kamran, Taufiq Rafat,
Alamgir Hashmi, Professor A.H. Khayal, Professor Max
Nanny, Professor Shaista Sonnu Sirajuddin, Professor
Nosheen Khan and Professor Waqas Khawaja. The
Journal promotes literary and interdisciplinary research
in language, literature and linguistics. It publishes
original research in Modern and Contemporary
Literatures in English, Translation Studies, South Asian
Studies, Postcolonial and Cultural Studies, Gender
Studies and Literature, Literature of War and Conflict,
Afro-American Studies, Film, Theatre & Literature, and
the studies of Language and Linguistics.
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214. A Bright Future
A fi r m g r o u n d i n g i n l i t e r a t u r e c o u p l e d w i t h i t s
theoretical analysis, develops in our students a critical
approach to appreciate literature in philosophical,
psychological, historical and sociological contexts. It has
traditionally enabled our alumni to excel in literary,
critical and journalistic writing besides distinguishing
themselves in the fields of academia, performing arts,
journalism, and civil services.
Co-curricular opportunities
The Department encourages its students to actively
participate in the literary activities and events with the
aim of
• Providing a platform to students for the expression
of their creative and writing skills
• Offering a chance to students for interacting with
contemporary scholars, writers and social thinkers
• Providing a healthy and friendly environment to
student for the discussion of their ideas and concerns
regarding literature and related fields of life
• Encouraging students to improve their communication
skills
Safdar Mir English Literary Circle
is a student body which organizes seminars, workshops
and creative events on diverse social, cultural, literary
and political issues. It is named after the celebrated old
Ravian and an illustrious literary figure, Muhammad
Safdar Mir. SMELC endeavors to familiarize the
university students with the transformative power of
literature and promotes understanding, appreciation
and enjoyment of related art forms. With this aim,
SMELC regularly engages the students in activities
such as seminars, theatrical performances, creative
writing competition, film screenings and reading
circles. SMELC encourages students’ interaction with
faculty, writers, scholars and researchers on various
social subjects particularly by arranging scholarly
discussions and talks with illustrious figures from the
discipline of literature and many others. It maintains a
keen focus on organizing events and activities which
are extremely productive and growth-oriented for
students. It also organizes recreational activities such
as dinners, theme based events and trips.
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215. Alumni
Arhaba Waseem Toor
Studying English Literature at GCU
Lahore created opportunities for me
before I had even graduated. I was
selected by the Turkish Higher
Education Council for the Mevlana
Exchange Programme, thanks to the
MoU signed between GCU and Usak
University. Representing my country
and my institute abroad has been an
honour for me. My learning experience
at GCU was not only limited to academ-
ics rather, the administration and
faculty ensured to instill within us the
skills to thrive in the real world.
Haniya Humayun
My experience at GCU's English
Department enabled my personal
evolution and academic growth. It
provided me with the space to explore,
question and dissent, enabling me to
find my orientation as an academic. The
main resource of a truly impactful
academic experience at GCU is some of
its teachers and fellow students who
nurture your critical faculties. As I
pursue my PhD in the USA under the
Pak-US Knowledge Corridor scholarship,
I can honestly say that what I learnt
from classes at the department merits
no less than what is offered in USA's
classrooms.
Faculty
Dr Sajjad Ali Khan
Dr Sajjad is the Chairperson of the
Department of English and Associate
Professor. He has been teaching English
language and literature at GCU for the last
twenty years. He completed his MA and PhD
degrees in Modern and Contemporary,
Literature, Culture & Thought from University
of Sussex, UK. He has published numerous
research articles in different HEC recognized
journals. Dr Sajjad has already supervised over
forty research students at BA (Hons), MA &
MPhil levels, and is currently supervising PhD
research students. He has conducted valuable
research in the areas of Literary Modernism,
British Romanticism, and Modern British
Fiction.
Prof Nosheen Khan
Prof Nosheen is the Distinguished Professor of
English. She undertook groundbreaking work
on the Women's War Poetry of the First World
War for doctoral research, which was later
printed in a book form by Harvester-Wheat
sheaf (International publisher) in 1988. She has
taught language and literature at the best
universities of the world for the last 47 years.
She chaired the Department of English for 8
years during her service. she played a pivotal
role in designing and revamping its PhD, MPhil,
MA and BA Honours progarmmes. She
donated Rs 3 million to establish Amtul-Arifa
Reading Room in the GCU Post-Graduate
Library to perpetuate the memory of her late
mother and sister.
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216. Dr Sajjad Ali Khan
Associate Professor &
Chairperson
PhD (University of Sussex, UK)
Dr Nosheen Khan
Distinguished Professor
PhD (University of Warwick, UK)
Dr Saira Fatima Dogar
Assistant Professor
PhD (University of Leeds, UK)
Dr Arooj Ehsan
Assistant Professor
PhD (Institute of Theaterwissen-
shaft, Freie Univeritat Berlin)
Muhammad Siddique
Ahmad Awan
Assistant Professor
MPhil (GC University Lahore)
Dr Salma Khatoon
Assistant Professor
PhD (PU)
Sumbal Maqsood
Assistant Professor
PhD Scholar (GCUL)
Mahrukh Nishat
Assistant Professor
PhD Scholar (NUML Islamabad)
Khawaja Azhar Iftikhar
Assistant Professor
MPhil (GC University Lahore)
Saima Jabeen
Assistant Professor
MS TESOL (LCWU)
PhD Scholar (LCWU)
Dr Sameer Ahmad
Assistant Professor
MPhil (GC University Lahore)
PhD (Scotland)
Rustam Abbas Mir
Lecturer
PhD Scholar (Freie University
Berlin)
Dr Mahmmad Mahboob
Ahmad
Lecturer
PhD (USA)
Rizwan Anwaar
Lecturer
MA (NUML)
Rida Iqtadar
Lecturer
MPhil (GC University Lahore)
Imran Ali
Lecturer
MPhil (University of Lahore)
Muhammad Irfan Randhawa
Lecturer
MPhil (GC University Lahore)
Maimoona Khan
Lecturer
MPhil (GC University Lahore)
Nida Shah
Lecturer
MPhil (GC University Lahore)
Muhammad Umer Khan
Lecturer
MPhil (GC University Lahore)
Ammarah Batool
Lecturer
MPhil (GC University Lahore)
Sumera Khalil
Lecturer
MPhil (GC University Lahore)
Sabiha Anum
Lecturer
MPhil (University of Punjab)
Manal Imtiaz
Lecturer
MPhil (GC University Lahore)
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217. Being one of the oldest departments, the Department of Persian was established in 1864. Persian was
introduced as a discipline at postgraduate level in 1981. Department’s Majlise-Tehqeeq-o-Taleef-e-
Farsi has undertaken important research projects and published a number of books on Persian Language
and Literature. These publications have enormous research value and have been appreciated by scholars
from Pakistan and abroad. One of the important accomplishments of the Department is the
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room in the main building of the university has been reserved and renovated by the Cultural Centre of
the Islamic Republic of Iran in Lahore. Department of Persian
Contact
042-111-000-010 (Ext. 295)
042-99214598
217

218. Academic Programmes
The Department of Persian offers
BS
MPhil
PhD
218

219. Research Facilities
Various research groups have been founded in the
Department of Persian to encourage research
culture; some of them are as follows:
1. Mysticism
2. Persian Language
3. Persian Literature
4. Ethics
5. Iqbaliat and Modern Persian Literature
Research Journal
The Department produces "Kawish," a research
publication that is well-received by Pakistani and
international researchers. Majlis-e-Tehqeeq-o-Taleef-e-Farsi
The Majlis-e-Tehqeeq-o-Taleef-e-Farsi has conducted
significant study and produced a lot of works on
Persian language and literature. Scholars from
Pakistan and outside have praised these books for
their research worth. The Renowned Scholar Dr
Zahir Ahmad Siddiqi (Distinguished Professor) wrote
these books titled: “Farsi Adbiyat Kay Chand Pehlu”,
“Tashakhus-e-Pakistan Aur Farsi Adab” & “Allama
Iqbal Aur Farsi Zuban-o-Adab”, “Deen-o-Adab Aur
Fikr-o-Fun Iran Mein”, “TasawwufJadidMuashray
Mein”, “Iran o Pakistan Do Kishwar Dost Wa Brader”,
“Meerza Abdul Qadir BedilShakhsiat Aur Shairy”,
“Hum Say Quran-e-Pak Kehta He”, “Sadae-i-Dil”,
“Ehl-e-Danish Ki Fikarangez Aur ShaguftaBatain”,
“Government College University Lahore ki Derh So
Sala Tareekh”, “Government College University
Lahore ki Chand Azeem Shakhsiatian” & “Farsi Zuban
Ki Pehchan”.
Centre for Iranian Studies
The Persian Department has created Center for
Iranian Studies (Utaq-e-Iranshenasi). The Cultural
Centre of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Lahore has
allocated a room in the main building.
Majlis-E-Sufi Tabassum
The Majlis is the Department's literary society. It
hosts literary events on regular basis and is quite
popular with University students.
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220. A Bright Future
There are several professional opportunities for
qualified Persian graduates. They might work in
cultural centers or as teachers. They have the
option of joining the civil or provincial services.
Our graduates have access to electronic and print
media as well.
Academic Links
The Department of Persian has signed Memorandums
of Understanding (MoUs) with the following Iranian
universities and institutions to undertake research,
share information, and publish publications:
1. University of Sistan and Balochistan, Zahidan, Iran
2. Ferdowsi University of Mash’had, Iran
3. Kitab Khana, Moozawa Markaz-e-Asnad
Majlis-e-Shooraiey Islami Tehran, Iran
4. Imam Khumaini International University (IKIU),
Qazvin, Iran
5. University of Payam-e-Noor, Tehran, Iran
These universities and institutes have also developed
student and teacher exchange programmes.
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221. Prof Dr M Iqbal Shahid
Chairperson
PhD (Iran) Post Doc (SOAS)
Dr Babar Naseem Assi
Associate Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Ghulam Akbar
Associate Professor
PhD (IUB)
Dr Tahira Yasmin
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Aqsa Sajid
Assistant Professor
PhD (PU)
Dr Rizwana Khaliq
Assistant Professor
PhD (GCUL)
Dr Muhammad Sarwar
Research Supervisor
PhD (PU)
Sadia Ali
Research Assistant
MPhil (GCUL)
Bilal Hassan
Research Assistant
MPhil (GCUL)
221

222. Government College University, in Lahore has always been keen in the advancement of Punjabi language and literature.
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the attention of both readers and writers. The patronage of the Punjabi language by legendary figures such as Qazi
Fazal Haq, Dr Nazir Ahmad, Sufi Tabassum, and Dr Laeeq Babri encouraged students to express themselves creatively
in it. The Punjabi Department was separated from the Urdu department in 2017, and Dr Saeed Khawar Bhutta was
appointed as its first Chairperson. His appointment proved to be a pivotal event in both teaching and research in
Punjabi language and literature. The MPhil programme began in 2018, and the PhD in 2019. Punjabi was added to the
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Contact
042-111-000-010 (Ext. 359)
222

223. BS
Students in the BS Programme are introduced to
various genres and sub-genres of Punjabi
literature. They are also taught about the rich
history of Punjabi literature. The courses include
literary works from various cultures and eras and
have been designed to sharpen students' critical
and creative skills allowing them to contribute to
the growth of this language.
MPhil
For students interested in furthering their
education in this field, the Department provides
MPhil and PhD programmes. Both programmes
consist of one year of course work followed by
the students working on their research disserta-
tion under the supervision of our esteemed
faculty members. Apart from studying various
literary works, the courses also aim to familiarise
students with various dialects and forms of the
language.
PhD
223

224. Research Facilities
We at the Department of Punjabi encourage
research in all genres of Punjabi literature and
p l a c e a n e m p h a s i s o n c o m p a r a ti v e a n d
interdisciplinary studies of Punjabi literature. Its
biannual research journal, which publishes the
work of prominent scholars, has been successfully
published since June 2018.
Research Journal
The Department's bi-annual research journal
"Sulaikh" provides opportunities for faculty,
prominent scholars, and research students of the
Punjabi language. A remarkable asset of the
Department is the faculty's books and research
articles published in HEC-recognized journals.
A Bright Future
The students of the Department may have
opportunities to work in different institutions and
media houses (electronic, print).
Literary Society
The "Punjabi Majlis," the Departmental literary
society, was founded in 1926. By holding regular
Adabi Baithiks, All Pakistan Punjabi Mushaera,
Lectures, and Kafi Nights, the society opens up
possibilities for students' creative thinking and
literary pursuits.
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225. Dr Iftikhar Ahmad Sulehri
Assistant Professor
PhD (PU)
Dr Zaheer Hassan Wattoo
Assistant Professor
PhD (PU)
Dr Wasif Latif
Assistant Professor
PhD (AIOU)
Professor Dr Abdul Razzaq
Shahid
Visiting Faculty
PhD (PU)
Dr Mehmood ul Hassan
Bazmi
Sr Visiting Faculty
PhD (PU)
Prof Dr M Saeed Khawar
Bhutta
Chairperson
PhD (PU)
Dr Kalyan Singh Kalyan
Assistant Professor
PhD (PU)
Dr Shabnam Ishaq
Assistant Professor
PhD (PU)
225

226. Rated as one of the best Urdu learning centres in Pakistan, the Department of Urdu at GC
University has been honored with the standards of education and scholarly output raised by its
glorious past. Multiple illustrious educationists and eminent scholars of the country including
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Dr Muhammad Sadiq, G.M. Asar, Dr Moeen ur Rehman, Dr Sohail Ahmad Khan, Dr Waheed
Qureshi, Dr Saleem Akhtar, Dr Asghar Nadeem Syed, Dr Tabassum Kashmiri, and Dr Saadat Saeed
have contributed to enhancing the status of this department. The Department has signed MoUs
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University of Tehran, Iran. Department of Urdu
Contact
042-111-000-010 (Ext. 318)
042-99213339
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227. Academic Programmes
T h e d e g r e e p r o g r a m m e s o ff e r e d b y t h e
Department of Urdu include four-year BS Hons,
two-years MPhil and PhD degrees. In addition to
these mainstream degree programmes, the
department caters for the needs of students who
wish to strengthen their ability in using Urdu
language and literature effectively by offering
them various short courses.
BS
MA
MPhil
PhD
Short Courses/ Certificates
● Urdu Certificate Course (3 Months)
● Certificate in Urdu Language and Literature (6
Months)
● Diploma in Urdu Language and Literature (1
Year)
● Advance Diploma in Urdu Language and
Literature (1 Year)
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228. Research Facilities
Our Department encourages research in all the
genres and fields of Urdu Language and
Literature, especially in the comparative and
interdisciplinary study of Literature. Many faculty
members and students have funded their
research project via HEC scholarships. To keep up
with the contemporary literary trends research
and criticism, the Department holds international
conferences and seminars regularly. A biannual
research journal, ‘Tahqeeq Nama’ is also
associated with Urdu Department encouraging its
research-oriented environment.
Co-curricular Opportunities
The Department of Urdu aims to project students’
talent at departmental, university, national and interna-
tional levels. For this purpose, the Department of Urdu
has a Literary Society “Majlis e Iqbal”. This society is a
university-level literary society administered by the
Department to foster creative thinking and literary
eagerness in students. It holds regular meetings of
students with contemporary and renowned literary
figures under the programme named ‘‘Chehra ba
Chehra Roo ba Roo.’’ Other activities include:
● National and international conferences
● National and international seminars
● Annual Mushaira (poetry recitation)
A Bright Future
The Department feels socially responsible for
producing efficient citizens who could serve the
society after graduation as:
● Urdu language instructors
● Academic researchers
● Translators
● Content writers
● Electronic and print media personnel
● Public office employees
● Subject specialists
● Publishing editors
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229. Faculty
Dr Saima Iram
Dr Saima is the Chairperson,
Department of Urdu. She won
PostDoctoral Scholarship from
PHEC and has recently
completed Postdoctoral research
at Oxford University, UK. Dr
Saima has also won NRPU
research project for the year
2020 titled “Urdu Literacy
Research: Use of Digital
Resources, Methodology and
Terminology”.
Dr Khalid Mehmood
Sanjrani
HEC Islamabad awarded the
“Best Research Paper Award
2017” to Professor Dr Khalid
Mehmood Sanjrani. He has
also done his postdoctoral
research in Heidelberg, Germany.
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230. Dr Syeda Misbah Rizvi
Assistant Professor
Dr Safeer Hyder
Assistant Professor
Dr Almas Khanam
Assistant Professor
Dr Ayesha Saleem
Assistant Professor
Dr Razia Majeed
Assistant Professor
Dr Farzana Riaz
Assistant Professor
Dr Ahtisham Ali
Assistant Professor
Muhammad Arsalan
Lecturer
Prof Dr Saima Iram
Chairperson
Prof Dr Saadat Hassan
Saeed
Distinguished Professor
Prof Dr Khalid Mehmood
Sanjarani
Professor
Dr Nasima Rehman
Associate Professor
Dr Muhammad Saeed
Associate Professor
Dr Shaista Hameed Khan
Assistant Professor
230

231. Faculty of Electrical
Engineering
• Department of Electrical
Engineering
231

232. To meet the rapidly changing demands of national and international industry, innovative technology
research and academics, the department of Electrical Engineering at the GC University offers quality
engineering education both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The faculty designs curricula
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curricula are regularly updated in accordance with the demands of the relevant stakeholders. Department of Electrical Engineering
Contact
042-99211637
232

233. BSc Electric Engineering
(Regular/Self-supporting Programme)
Launched back in 2006, the four-years BSc in
Electrical Engineering programme aims at meeting
the market demands for qualified and skilled
personnel in academia and industry. The GC
University has adopted an Outcome Based
Education (OBE) for its Engineering programme, a
systematic approach for the improvement and
enhancement of student learning as well as
teaching quality. The programme aims to provide
technological knowlege to the students to train
them for meeting the challenges of modern
industry. Consistent with the traditions of GC
University, this degree programme benefits highly
from the qualified and competent faculty and staff.
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234. Research Facilities
Research in the Department is spearheaded by
the following research groups:
• Biomedical Engineering
• Accelerator Engineering
• Renewable Energy Systems
In addition to this, our faculty members have
contributed to many renowned journals and
conferences.
Co-curricular Opportunities
The Department has an on-campus chapter of the
Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), an
on-campus academic organization that serves as
beacon of guidance for the students who aspire to
be electrical engineers, to inform and influence
them in the right way possible, and to assist the
society by catering to its technological needs. IET
organizes several knowledge and practical-based
seminars and events in GCU on regular basis.
MS
(Self-supporting Programme)
With a rapid increase in the use of embedded
systems, robots and computer numerical
controlled machines in today’s domestic and
industrial world, we are gradually realizing the
importance and the role of Control Engineering,
Computer Engineering and Electronic Engineering
in our daily lives. Even a modern automobile has
got built-in microcontrollers for optimum control
and fault diagnostics. The initiation of wireless and
broadband technologies like 5G and LTE has
o p e n e d n e w d o o r s a n d m u l ti p l e n o v e l
opportunities for the telecommunication market.
To cater to these rapidly updating needs of the
market, professional telecommunication engineers
of high expertise are required. Realizing these
facts, GC University Lahore initiated MS Electrical
Engineering Programme with the following
specializations:
• Electronic Engineering
• Control Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Telecommunication Engineering
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235. A Bright Future
Electrical Engineering, as a profession, uses both
the knowledge of technology and the
management skills to design, construct and
maintain products and services. In today’s world,
the demand for an engineer who couples his
technical knowledge with management
responsibilities has highly increased because of
the escalation of knowledge in all disciplines of
engineering.
A bachelor of Electrical Engineering or a graduate
of science degree with specialty in electrical
engineering has a quite vast pool of career
options when starting the profession. The
engineering graduates can start their career in
diverse fields ranging from business to law,
medicine to even politics, owing to their
management and problem-solving skills apart
from the technical knowledge. Other professions
where graduates of Electrical Engineering can
provide their services are several allied fields
including biomedical engineering, computer
science, and aerospace engineering.
Some of the potential employers in Pakistan
include:
• Power Sector: NTDC, PEPCO, LESCO, DEPCO,
Kohinoor Energy (Pvt) Ltd and Orient Energy
Systems etc.
• Telecommunication Sector: PTCL, HUAWEI,
Ufone, Telenor, Mobilink etc.
• Defense Sector: NESCOM, Pakistan Aeronautical
Complex (Kamra) and HMC Taxila etc.
• Consumer Electronics: PEL, Samsung, Sony,
Dawlance, Mitsubishi and Haier etc.
• Other Engineering Companies: Packages Ltd,
NESPAK and Pioneer Cement Industry etc.
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236. Alumni
Mamoona Ishtiaq
I have been working as an Assistant Director
(Eng.) in Water and Sanitation Agency
(WASA), Lahore since July 2017. I have
worked on various development projects
related to rehabilitation and expansion of
water distribution network funded by World
Bank & Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Currently, I am working as Energy Audit
Project team leader and responsible to ensure
energy management through system
rectification and preventive maintenance of
tube wells as well as to organize repair and
rehabilitation plans. Government College
University provided me a platform, where I got
quality education from well-trained faculty
and staff members. I do believe that my
experience at GCU helped to uplift and
empower me. I was awarded with Academic
Roll of Honour at GCU that made me
confident in my abilities and skills.
Syeda Hijab Fatima
I have been working as an Electrical Design
Engineer in National Transmission & Dispatch
Company (NTDC) for the last 6 years, and I
absolutely love it!
I consider my time at GCU as the key that
unlocked my potential. The experience was
liberating, uplifting and empowering. I was
awarded with Academic Roll of Honour at GCU
that boosted my confidence in my abilities, and
that has helped me throughout in my journey. It
was my time at “GCU’s Scientific Ravi” that
developed the strong sense of community work
and motivated me to be a part of IEEEP to
contribute in disseminating knowledge and
sharing technical information in order to serve my
community and fellow Engineers.
Faculty
Engr Dr Junaid Zafar
received his PhD degree from
University of Manchester, UK and has
been leading the Department as
Chairperson since 2013. He also
served as visiting researcher at
University of Lancaster, UK, and is an
official academic visitor to National
University of Ireland. He has been
conferred upon the Roll of Honour
from Pakistan Atomic Energy
Commission in 2000. He was declared
the “Outstanding HEC Researcher
2012” in 2015. He has over sixty high
impact publications to his credit and
has presented his work at several
renowned international platforms. He
has an extensive academic and
research experience of working with
local and foreign universities and
funding agencies.
Prof Dr Noor Muhammad
Sheikh
has over 40 years of experience in
teaching and research. His interests
include communication systems and
its applications. He is the author of
various research articles published
with eminent journals. He is
well-known for his outstanding
services in the field of electrical
engineering.
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237. Prof Dr Riaz Ahmad
Dean Faculty of Engineering
Dr Junaid Zafar
Chairperson / Associate
Professor
Dr Noor Muhammad Sheikh
Professor
Dr S. M. Haider Aejaz
Assistant Professor
Dr Muhammad Naveed
Iqbal
Assistant Professor
Engr Noman Shabbir
Assistant Professor
Engr Afshan Batool
Lecturer
Engr Amna Ehsan
Lecturer
Engr Sumbel Ijaz
Lecturer
Engr Asma Mushtaq
Lecturer
Engr Ateeq Ur Rehman
Lecturer
Engr Shan ur Rehman
Lecturer
Engr Ghulam Jilani Waqas
Lecturer
Engr Muqaddas Sarwar
Lecturer
Engr Ali Hassan
Lab Engineer
Engr Usman Mustafa
Lab Engineer
Engr Umer Farooq
Research / Teaching Assistant
Engr Muhammad Ebrar
Research / Teaching Assistant
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238. Academic Programmes
The University offers a wide range of disciplines with flexible study patterns that meet academic needs and
interests of students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These programmes are offered under
the following faculties:

• Faculty of Chemistry and Life Sciences • Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
• Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences • Faculty of Languages, Islamic & Oriental Learning
• Faculty of Engineering
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239. Undergraduate Degree
Programmes
BS (Regular and Self-Supporting Programme)
BS Computer Science (Regular and Self-Supporting
Programme)
BSc Electrical Engineering
BS Commerce (Self-Supporting Programme)
BFA Graphic Design / Painting (Regular and Self-
Supporting Programme)
LLB
BS Programmes
Government College University Lahore being a
well-established institution is well equipped with
educational resources and requisite infrastructure
to realize its vision of higher education in its
disciplinary and interdisciplinary dimensions. At
present, the University is offering BS Programme
in various disciplines. It is an integrated
programme of higher education with a carefully
planned curriculum, based on the most modern
concepts of higher learning.

In accordance with the latest educational practices
and theories of curriculum development and the
guidelines provided by the Higher Education
Commission, Pakistan, BS programme has
been designed to provide freshmen with
wide-ranging learning opportunities. The practice
of early narrow specialization has been avoided
and open disciplinary spaces have been created
through a variety of subject combinations. The
combinations of subjects offered at the beginning
of BS programme fulfill the academic and intellec-
tual needs of students with diverse aptitudes and
varied plans for future professions.

GC University Lahore has been a pioneer in the
promotion of interdisciplinary learning in its
programmes of higher education. The same spirit
and outlook has not only been preserved in the
programmes, but has also been strengthened
through the introduction of higher order of
interdisciplinary learning. This will equip the young
scholars with the conceptual basis and theoretical
paradigms underlying their respective areas of
disciplinary specialization. GCU administration is
confident that this innovative strategy will
gradually bring about a transformation in the
outlook of students, will go a long way in triggering
creative processes essential for the production of
scientific knowledge, creation of artistic as well as
literary works and will enhance the graduates’
acceptability in the job market.
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240. Scheme of Studies for BS Programmes
No.Subjects No. of
Courses
Credit
Hours
YearsSemesters
1.Compulsory 9 25 1,2 I, II, III, IV
2.Allied 8 24 1,2 I, II, III, IV
3.Major 27-30 81-90 1,2,3,4I, II, III, IV, V,
VI, VII, VIII
Compulsory Subjects
Course CodeCourse Title
Credit
Hour
Semester
ENG-1104 English-I 3 I
PST-1201 Pakistan Studies 2 I/II
ENG-1204 English-II 3 II
ISL-1102 /
ETH-1101
Islamic Studies / Ethics
2 I/II
CA 1201 Computer Applications-I 3 II
Interdisciplinary Course* 3 III
ENG-2104 English-III 3 III
CA-2101 Computer Applications-II** 3 III
EMATH-2201 Elementary Mathematics-I*** 3 IV
EMATH-2202 Elementary Mathematics-II**** 3 IV
ENG-2204 English-IV 3 IV
* The Student will opt for only one out of the
following interdisciplinary courses.
** Computer Applications- II will be offered only to
those students who will opt for Mathematics as
Major.
*** Elementary Mathematics – I will be offered to
those students who will opt for Major from
Languages and Biological Sciences disciplines.
**** Elementary Mathematics-II will be offered to
those students who will opt for Major from
non-Language disciplines.
Course Code Course Title Credit Hour
IDC-1101 History of Civilization 3
IDC-1102 History of Science 3
IDC-1103 Classics of World Literature 3
IDC-1104 Logic and Critical Thinking 3
IDC-1105 Education, Culture and Society 3
IDC-1106 Lahore: History and Architecture 3
IDC-1107 Major Religions of the World 3
IDC-1108 Environmental Studies 3
IDC-1109 Health and Sports 3
IDC-1110 Introduction to Cultural Geography 3
IDC-1111 Information Science 3
IDC-1112 Film, Media & Society 3
List of Majors offered in BS Programmes
I. Faculty of Chemistry and Life Sciences
1Biotechnology
2Botany
3Chemistry
Microbiology
4Medical Lab Technology (MLT)
Psychology
Physical Education and Sports Sciences
5
6
7
8Zoology
II. Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Computer Science
Electronics
Environmental Science
Mathematics
Physics
Geography
9
10
11
12
13
14
15Statistics
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241. III. Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Business Accounting and Finance
Commerce (BCom)
Economics
BFA Graphic Design
BFA Painting
History
Art History
Management
LLB
Media & Communication Stusies
Philosophy
Political Science
Sociology
IV. Faculty of Languages, Islamic and Oriental Learning
29English Literature
30Islamic Studies
31Persian
32Urdu
33Punjabi
V. Faculty of Electrical Engineering
34Electrical Engineering
Allied Subjects
For details on the Allied Subjects, see information in the
respective departments.
Subject Combinations (Regular Programmes)
Set
No.
Major Allied Subject-I Allied Subject-II
Faculty of Chemistry and Life Sciences
1
Biotechnology
Zoology Chemistry
2 Chemistry
Environmental
Science
1
Botany
Chemistry Zoology
2 Biotechnology
Environmental
Science
1
Chemistry
Biotechnology Physics
2 Physics Mathematics
3 Biotechnology Zoology
1
Micro-Biology
Zoology Chemistry
2 Environmental Science Botany
1
Psychology
Sociology Philosophy
2 Statistics Fine Arts
1
Physical Education
& Sports Sciences
Geography Urdu
1
Zoology
Micro-Biology Chemistry
2 Chemistry Biotechnology
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242. Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
1
Environmental
Science
Chemistry Zoology
2 Botany Biotechnology
1Electronics Physics Mathematics
1
Geography
Statistics
Environmental
Science
2 Physics Mathematics
1
Mathematics
Statistics Physics
2 Statistics Economics
1
Physics
Chemistry Mathematics
2 Electronics Mathematics
1
Statistics
Mathematics Economics
2 Mathematics
Business
Accounting &
Finance
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
1Business
Accounting &
Finance
Economics Statistics
2 Economics Mathematics
1
Economics
Mathematics Statistics
2
Business Accounting &
Finance
Statistics
1History Art History English Literature
1
Philosophy
Psychology English Literature
2 Political Science History
1
Political Science
History Law
2 Psychology Geography
1Sociology Psychology Philosophy
1Art History History English Literature
Faculty of Languages, Islamic & Oriental Learning
1
English Literature
History Political Science
2 French Psychology
1Islamic Studies Arabic Political Science
1
Persian
History Islamic Studies
2 Political Science Urdu
1
Urdu
Mass Communication Political Science
2 Islamic Studies Punjabi
1
Punjabi
Urdu Islamic Studies
2 Mass Communication Political Science
Subject Combinations (Self-Supporting Programmes)
Sr.
No.
Major Allied Subject-I Allied Subject-II
Faculty of Chemistry and Life Sciences
1Biotechnology Zoology Chemistry
2Botany Chemistry
Chemistry
Zoology
Zoology
3Chemistry Biotechnology Zoology
4
Psychology Sociology Philosophy 5
Physical Education Geography Urdu 6
7
8
Zoology
Madical Lab Technology
Microbiology
Microbiology
Chemistry
Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Environmental
Science
Chemistry Zoology
9
Geography Statistics
Environmental
Science
10
Mathematics Statistics Physics
11
Physics Chemistry Mathematics
12
13
14Statistics Mathematics
Business
Accounting and
Finance
Electronics Physics Mathematics
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243. Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
15
Business
Accounting and
Finance
Economics Statistics
16Economics
Business Accounting
and Finance
Statistics
17Political Science Psychology
Psychology
Geography
18History
Philosophy
Art History English Literature
English Literature19
Media & Communication Studies21
Management 20
Faculty of Languages, Islamic & Oriental Learning
22English Literature History Political Science
23
24
25
Islamic Studies Arabic Political Science
Urdu Mass Communication Political Science
Punjabi Urdu Islamic Studies
The University offers the following Diploma
Programmes in various categories to both male
and female candidates:

• Diploma in Pakistan Affairs
• Diploma in Forensic Science
• Postgraduate Diploma in Child and Adult
Psychotherapy

For details on the Programme, see information in
the sections of Admission Policy and the
respective Department.
Diplomas
The following certificates are also offered by the
respective Departments of GC University Lahore:

• Certificate in Forensic Science
• Certificate in Painting
• Drawing Course
• Certificate in Urdu for Foreigners
• Certificate in Arabic
• English Communication Skills
• French Language Course
• German Language Course
• Chinese Language Certificate
• Russian Language Course
• Turkish Language Course
• Hindi Language Course
• Persian Language Course
• Punjabi/Gurmukhi Language Course
• Certificate in Sports Management
• Certificate in Archive Studies
• Certificate of Forgiveness Education
Certificates
243

244. The University offers the following Postgraduate
Programmes to both male and female candidates:
• MBA
• I-Year Top-Up MS in Clinical Psychology
• MS Programmes:
Banking & Financial Economics, Clinical Psychology,
Child Guidance and Educational Counseling,
Computer Science, Electrical Engineering,
Entrepreneurship & SME Management, Forensic
Chemistry, Geography, Industrial/Organizational
Psychology.
• MPhil Programmes:
Applied Physics, Biotechnology, Botany,
Chemistry, Economics, Electronics, English
Literature, Environmental Science, History,
Islamic Studies, Mathematics,Microbiology,
Persian, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science,
Psychology, Punjabi, Statistics, Urdu and Zoology.
• PhD Programmes:
Applied Physics, Biotechnology, Botany,
Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, Computer Science,
Economics, English Literature, Environmental
Science, History, Islamic Studies, Mathematics
(ASSMS), Persian, Physics, Political Science,
Psychology, Punjabi, Statistics, Urdu and
Zoology.

For details on the Programme, see information in
the sections of Admission Policy (post graduate
programmes) and respective Departments.
Postgraduate Programmes
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245. Admissions
245

246. General Rules and Regulations
1. Admission to various classes in GC University
Lahore is granted strictly on merit and in
accordance with the rules, regulations, policies
and procedures of the University. Applications for
admission will be accepted according to the
schedule notified, and no Application Form will be
accepted after the last date except with the
special permission of the Vice Chancellor. After
completion of all the necessary stages of
admission, list of successful candidates will be
displayed on the GCU Website. Students, who fail
to pay all the dues by the due date, their right of
admission will be forfeited.

2. University authorities can reject a candidate's
application for admission on grounds of unbecoming
character or conduct.
3. Students of the University, who were found
guilty of misconduct or indiscipline and were
consequently punished or fined, shall not be
considered for admission.

4. Applications of the students who are found to
have an unbecoming character and conduct will
be rejected. No appeal can be filed against the
rejection.
5. After admission of a candidate, if it comes to
the knowledge of the University Authorities at
any stage, that the documents submitted by the
candidate for admission carry a misstatement, are
fake, or there is an error in these documents, that
may affect his/her merit, his/her admission, will be
cancelled.

6.
All the admission applications can be submitted online
(www.gcuonline.pk). The hard copy/print out of the
admission form is not required to be submitted to the
GCU Lahore.
BS Programmes
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247. Admission Regulations
The applicants (male/ female/ transgender) who
have passed their Intermediate with at least
50% (45% for BFA Graphic Design/Painting) or
having A-Level (minimum three subjects)/
Equivalent qualification are eligible to submit an
admission application.
Pre-admission Entrance Test shall be mandatory
for all candidates (Regular and Self-supporting)
However, the Pre-admission entrance test is
exempted for the categories of Disability,
Sports, and Co-Curricular Activities, Ex-FATA
and provinces other than Punjab.
The candidates against Co-curricular Activities
and Sports shall have to appear in trials according
to the schedule.
The candidates for admissions to BS will be
interviewed (in person under strict SOP) on the
dates notified, and the candidates who remain
absent will have no claim to admission, irrespective
of the marks they have obtained in the HSSC
examination/ equivalent.
• Weightage of entry test: 30%
• Weightage of interview: 20%
• Weightage of Intermediate/A-Levels marks: 40%
• Weightage of Matriculation/O-Levels marks: 10%
There is no provision of re-sit/repeat of Pre-Admission
Entrance Test.

It is mandatory to score 50% in the Pre-Admission
Entrance Test to qualify for an interview.

For BS in Physics / Mathematics / Statistics /
Electronics, a candidate must have passed his/her
HSSC/A' Level/ Equivalent Examination with
Mathematics of 200 marks. However, the candidates
who have passed their HSSC in Pre-Medical can apply
for physics, Statistics, Electronics and BSCS subjects to
study additional Mathematics in Semester I & II
offered by this University after getting admissions. A
separate fee will be charges for the deficiency courses.

For Diploma Holders
i. DAE holders are only eligible to apply for BS
(Hons) Electronics offered by Department of
Physics
ii. The DCom holders are only eligible to apply
for BCom (Hons) offered by Department of
Commerce & Finance.
After getting admissions, no student will be
admitted/ transferred to a Department without
consent and approval of the concerned Chairperson.
Shifting/transfer from Self-Supporting to Regular
programme is strictly prohibited.
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248. A-Level/Equivalent
The candidates seeking admission on the basis of
A-Level shall submit an equivalence certificate issued
by IBCC. They must have passed their A-Level
Examinations in at least 3 subjects.
They will be given admission on the basis of their
performance in A-Level / Equivalent Examinations, and
the merit of such candidates shall be determined from
amongst them, after converting their grades of A-Level
/ Equivalent according to the following:
A* = 90 Marks
A = 85 Marks
B = 75 Marks
C = 65 Marks
D = 55 Marks
E = 45 Marks
Special Categories
i A-Level/Equivalent (Regular and Self Supporting Programme)
ii Co-curricular Activities (Regular)
iii Sports (Regular)
iv Disability (Regular)
v Overseas Pakistanis (Regular)
vi Provinces other than the Punjab (Regular)
vii Minorities (Regular)
viii Hifz-e-Quran
(Regular and Self Supporting
Programme)
ix Foreign Students (Regular)
x Old GCU Students (Regular) only for continuing
students of inermediate
Co-curricular Activities
1. Drama
2. English Debate
3. Music
4. Punjabi Debate
5. Qiraat/Naat
6. Rovers (Scouting)
7. Urdu Debate
1 The candidates seeking admission on the basis of
outstanding performance in Co-curricular Activities are
required to apply on co-curricular Activities category. A
candidate applying on Co-curricular basis will not be
considered on Open Merit, if s/he has not submitted a
separate Application Form for Open Merit.
2 Attested copies of the Cocurricular Certificates must
be provided at the time of trials.
3 The candidates will have to appear for the trials of
the Co-curricular Activities according to the Schedule.
The schedual will be available on the GCU website
4 The candidates recommended by the Societies'
Board will be called for interview on the given schedule.
The candidate who remains absent or fails in their
interview shall have no claim to admission.

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249. Sports
5 Students selected for admission on Co-curricular
basis shall be assigned major Subject by the Admission
Committee at the time of interview on the basis of
their ability and aptitude. The decision of the
Admission Committee will be final.
iv. Sports person is required to actively participate in
sports activity and strictly follow the rules and
regulations of the University. In case of indiscipline or
violation, of rules the student shall be expelled from
the University.
v. Sports persons may be given scholarship/full/par-
tial dues/fee concession on account of their outstand-
ing performance in sports on the recommendations of
the Director Sports. However, the competent authori-
ty can discontinue/cancel this sports scholarship/fee
concession at any stage.
vi. None of the sports people is permitted to play for
any department or agency outside the University. The
sports persons will get prior permission from the
Director Sports if they want to participate in any sports
other than GC University Lahore, otherwise they shall
be expelled from the University.

vii. Relaxation may be granted to sports person only
on account of sports activities. Non-Participant sports
person is bound to attend regular classes/examina-
tions according to the schedule.

viii. The Chairman Sports Board and the Director
Sports shall have the prerogative to determine the
number of seats in each sports/game.

ix. The permission of semester freeze may be granted
to a sports person on account of their sports activities
at any stage before the start of mid semester exams.
On rejoining, after freeze of the semester, no additional
fee will be charged.
i. The candidates seeking admission on the basis of
outstanding performance in sports are required to
apply on sports category. Candidates applying on
Sports Basis will not be considered on Open Merit, if
they have not submitted a separate Application Form
for Open Merit.

ii. Candidates shall have to appear for the trials of the
sports according to the programme given by the
Sports Office. The candidates recommended by the
Director Sports will be called for interview on the
given schedule. Selection of the Sports/Societies
Board or Committee cannot be challenged in any
court. The candidates who remain absent or fail in the
trials/interview shall lose their claim to admission. No
separate arrangement for trials/interview will be
made by the University in any case.

iii. Students admitted on sports basis shall be assigned
major subject by the Admission Committee at the
time of the interview on the basis of their ability and
a p ti t u d e . T h e d e c i s i o n o f t h e A d m i s s i o n
Committee shall be final.
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250. x. The candidates, who were already admitted to
Intermediate classes on Sports/Co-curricular basis and
later on take Admission to BS Programmes will be
considered to have been admitted on sports basis, and
are subject to the same obligations as applicable at the
Intermediate level.
Sports for Boys
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Bodybuilding
Boxing
Cycling
Football
Gymnastics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20 Handball
Hockey
Tennis
Rowing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Volleyball
Weightlifting
Wrestling
Cricket
Judo /
Taekwondo/
Wushu
Sports for Girls
Athletics
Badminton
Swimming
Squash1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 Basketball
Cricket
Rowing
Volleyball
Tennis
Table Tennis
Some seats are reserved for special applicants at
undergraduate level such applicants should have to
provide a “Disability Certificate” obtained from the
Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Department, Govt.
of the Punjab/ Other Provinces at the time of
interview.
Disability
i. In addition to the seats for admission to BS on
merit, some seats have been allocated for “Overseas
Pakistanis Children”
ii. General conditions for admission against seats
reserved for Overseas Pakistanis Children shall be the
same as for the candidates applying for admissions to
BS Regular Programmes. However, the reserved seats
in BSc Electrical Engineering & all self-supporting
programmes including BCom & BSCS are not allocated
for Overseas Pakistanis Children.
iii. The parents of the candidate must be Pakistani
National and are working/engaged in a business in a
foreign country.
iv. In case a candidate’s parent is employed in a
foreign country, they should provide a certificate to
that effect from the employer along with proof of
residential status. In case a candidate’s parent is
engaged in business in a foreign country, they should
produce proof of their business/office and residential
status at the time of interview.
v. The candidates applying on this basis shall apply for
admission directly to the University along with the
other candidates.
Overseas Pakistanis
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251. VI. The candidates who have passed the Intermedi-
ate Examinations from any Board in Pakistan are
eligible.
a. Three photographs are required at the time of
interview.
b. An attested copy of Intermediate Result Card and
one attested copy of SSC Result Card, at the time of
interview.
c. An attested copy of Character Certificate from the
institution last attended.

VII. The list of eligible candidates for the interview
will be displayed on the GCU website on the
specified date.The candidate shall have to pay dues
in US$ 1000 (one thousands) per year in addition to
regular dues for the entire programme.
As given in the following table some seats are
reserved for candidates from provinces other
than Punjab, only for Regular Academic Programmes.
Provinces other than the
Punjab
Province / Area No. of Seats
Sindh 3
Balochistan 63
KPK 3
AJK 3
Gilgit - Baltistan 3
EX-FATA 28
Gawadar 3
251

252. Only those candidates will be eligible for
admission to BS programmes who have obtained
at least 50% marks from the school situated in the
Province/ Area of their respective domicile. Proof
of domicile may please be furnished along with
the application, at the time of interview.
Minorities
Two percent quota of the total seats is reserved
for minorities with the condition that the
applicants meet the minimum criteria for
admission set for others.
Foreign Students
• Foreign students seeking admission to GCU have
to apply for admission directly to the University and get
the letter of confirmation of admission. Rest of the
procedure is as follows:

a. The University will send a copy of Admission Letter
to the HEC.
b. The HEC Pakistan will confirm and endorse
admission after clearance from the Ministry of
Interior.
• The student will approach the Pakistani Mission
abroad for Visa and will submit the following
documents:

a. Application Form (Student Visa Form)
b. Photocopy of Passport
c. Photograph
d. Educational Documents
e. Admission Letter of University
f. All other documents required by the Pakistani
Mission abroad
Hifz-e-Quran
Candidate applying for admission on the basis of
Hafiz-e-Quran should:
i. Have a certificate from registered Madrassa from
where they have completed their Hifz-e-Quran.
ii. Pass the oral test to be conducted for all candidates
before admission. The oral test will be conducted only
for those candidates who qualify for the entrance test.
iii. 20 marks will be added to the marks he/she has
obtained in HSSC / A-Level / Equivalent.
Admission Requirements for foreign
students:
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253. ● The Pakistani Mission abroad forwards all the
documents to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Islamabad for further processing.
● The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad
forwards all documents to the Ministry of Interior
for security clearance and a copy to Ministry of
Education, Health and HEC, Pakistan.
● As per policy of the Ministry of Interior
takes about four weeks to complete the process
and sends Visa advice to the Mission concerned
and copy to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and
HEC, Pakistan.
● The HEC sends information of Visa advice to
Ministry of Education, Health and GC University
Lahore.
● Student visa will be issued for duration, likely to
extend based on satisfactory performence, inclusive of
security clearance.
Selection Criteria
Admission will be granted strictly on the basis of the
score obtained in the Interview/Entry Test and on the
basis of Academic Records.
BSc Electrical Engineering
Admission is open to Pakistani male and female
candidates and there is no age restriction. The
applicants will be selected for admission on the basis of
merit. A candidate having any of the following
minimum qualifications can apply:
● HSSC (Pre Engineering)
● HSSC (Pre-Medical) with Mathematics as an
additional subject
● GCSE/A-Levels or an equivalent foreign qualification
● BSc Degree (with Physics and Mathematics) from
BS Computer Science
Minimum 50% marks in Intermediate with one of the
following combinations:
A. FSc Pre Engineering / Pre Medical (who have not
qualified additional mathematics) must passed the
deficiency courses of Mathematics of 6 credit hours
within one year.
B. General Science Group with any of the following-
combination:-
● Mathematics, Statistics, Physics
● Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics
● Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics
● Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics
● Mathematics, Statistics, Economics
C. A-Level/Equivalent Certificate with minimum 50%
score/grades having same subjects mentioned above
in category A & B.
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254. a recognized institution
● Diploma of Associate Engineering /B Tech.
(Pass) in Electrical /Electronics / Instrument
Technology/ Telecom / Avionics / IT / Precision
Mechanical & Instrument / Radar Technology /
Radio Technology / Automation / Instrumenta-
tion Process Control.
Eligibility Requirements
The applicant must meet the following
requirements to be eligible for admission to the
BSc in Electrical Engineering Degree Programme.
These requirements are applicable to all
categories of admission to BSc (EE):
● The applicant should have obtained at least
6 0 % m a r k s i n I n t e r m e d i a t e o r D i p l o m a o f
Associate Engineers / BTech (Pass) in Electrical /
Electronics / Instrument Technology / Telecom /
Avionics / IT / Precision Mechanical & Instrument
/ Radar Technology / Radio Technology /
Automation / Instrumentation Process Control.
● The applicant must have passed the entry test
for admission to engineering institutions,
arranged by the University of Engineering and
Technology Lahore, for the academic session to
which the applicant is seeking admission.
● The applicant should not have 3rd division
throughout his/her academic career.
Requirements for Diploma
Holders/B Tech (Pass) Degree
● Admission against the seats reserved for the
holders of Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE)
will be considered, provided that the candidate
has passed the Diploma examination in the
relevant technology from a recognised Board of
Technical Education.
● Admission against seats reserved for the
holders of BTech (Pass) Degree will be considered
only if the Degree is in the relevant technology.
Requirement for Holders of BSc
Degree (2 Year)
● The candidate must have passed Physics and
Mathematics as part of his BSc Degree from a
recognized institution.
● The candidate must have passed his/ her
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) in
either Pre-Engineering or Pre-Medical group.
Equivalent Foreign Examinations
T h e U n i v e r s i t y a c c e p t s t h e f o l l o w i n g f o r e i g n
examinations as equivalent to the HSSC (Pre-
Engineering) Examination:
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255. Determination of Merit for BSc (EE)
The following marks will be used in determining
the merit for admission:
● Marks of entry test and the Marks of the
following examinations, as applicable
● Intermediate Certificate Examination (Pre-
Engineering) or equivalent
● Diploma of Associate Engineer in the technologies
already mentioned
● Marks of BSc Degree (with Physics, Mathematics
A and Mathematics B)
● Marks of BTech (Pass) Degree
These marks will be adjusted to give credit for
Hafiz-e-Quran or deduction for exams passed by
parts (if applicable).
Credit for Hifz-e-Quran
A maximum of 20 marks will be added to the
academic marks in Intermediate or equivalent
examination of an applicant who is a Hafiz-e-
Quran. The candidates will get the benefit only if
they have:
● Appeared in and passed the Hafiz-e-Quran
test and interview carrying 10 marks each,
arranged by this University
Equivalence of Certificates up to
Higher Secondary School Certificate
(HSSC) Level
Candidates having their Intermediate Certificate
level qualification from an institution other than
Pakistani Boards of Intermediate and Secondary
Education (including those mentioned above)
must submit a Certificate of Equivalence of their
qualification and marks with those of Pakistani
Boards, as decided by the Supreme Court of
Pakistan. The Certificate is issued by the Inter
Board Committee of Chairman (IBCC)
● HSSC (Pre-Engineering) Examination of the Board
of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Azad Jammus
Kashmir (AJK)
● Cambridge Overseas Higher School
● Certificate with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
● British General Certificate of Education (A-Level)
with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
● American High School Graduation Diploma (12th
Grade) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
255

256. Reduction of Marks for Examination
Passed by Parts
If an applicant has passed any examination by parts, 10
marks will be deducted for that examination while
calculating the composite score for merit.
Merit of Intermediate (Pre-Medical)
with Mathematics
In determining the merit of an applicant having
Intermediate (Pre-Medical) with Mathematics as an
additional subject:
a. It is deemed that s/he has passed the examination
by parts.
b. The marks obtained in the subject of Biology are
replaced by those obtained in Mathematics
Computation of Composite Score
The merit of applicants will be determined by
calculating a composite score by combining various
grades in different proportions as detailed below:
For applicants with Intermediate (Pre-Engineering)
or equivalent as the highest  qualification:
Weightage of Intermediate (Pre-Engineering) or
A-Level including Hafiz-e-Quran marks
Weightage of Matriculation/ O-Level
Weightage of ECAT
Weightage of Interview
40%
10%
30%
20%
Weightage of Intermediate (Pre-Engineering) or
A-Level including Hafiz-e-Quran marks
Weightage of Matriculation/ O-Level
Weightage of ECAT
Weightage of Interview
40%
10%
30%
20%
Weightage of BSc (Pass)
Weightage of Diploma of Associate Engineer
including Hafiz-e-Quran marks
Weightage of Matriculation/ O-Level
Weightage of ECAT
Weightage of Interview
20%
20%
10%
30%
20%
Weightage of B-Tech (Pass)
Weightage of Diploma of Associate Engineer
including Hafiz-e-Quran marks
Weightage of Matriculation/ O-Level
Weightage of ECAT
Weightage of Interview
20%
20%
10%
30%
20%
For applicants having Diploma of Associate Engineer as
the highest qualification
For applicants with BSc (Pass) as the highest qualifcation:
For applicants with B.Tech (Pass) as the highest qualifcation:
256

257. Determination of Merit in Case of Equal
Composite Score
If two or more applicants have equal composite score
(rounded to 3 decimal places), they shall be treated at
par for the purpose of admission. In case there is a tie
for the last seat, then all the candidates who have
secured equal composite scores shall be granted
admission. However, no transfer or new entry shall be
considered unless the actual number of candidates
already admitted falls below the number of seats
allocated for that discipline/category.
Admission Formula
● 70% HSSC (Pre-Engineering) or DAE or Equivalent
● 30% Engineering University Test from the respective
province
Fee Refund Policy
National Level Fee Refund Policy at Higher Education
Institutions of Pakistan
Provinces other than the Punjab
aerA / ecnivorP No. of Seats
Sindh 1
AJK 1
Balochistan 1
KPK 1
Giglit - Baltistan 2
EX-FATA 2
Gawadar 1
The candidates will be eligible for admission to BSc
Electrical Engineering under following conditions:
● The applicant should have obtained at least 60%
marks in Intermediate from the Institute situated
in the Province/Area of their respective Domicile.
● The applicant must have passed the entry test for
admission to Engineering institutions, arranged by the
University of Engineering and Technology from
respective province for the academic session 2022.
● The applicant should not have 3rd division
throughout his/her academic career.
● Proof of domicile may please be furnished along
with the applications.
Full (100%) Fee Refund, Up to 7th day of
Commencement of Classes
Half (50%) Fee Refund, from 8th-15th day of
Commencement of Classes
No (0%) Fee Refund, from 16th day of
Commencement of Classes
257

258. Selection Criteria
● Weighted average will be 20%.
● Candidates having Ma ster’s/Bachelor’s
4-Year Degree will be given 15 marks for
obtaining 50% marks/2.00 CGPA (on a scale of
4.00), and 20 marks for obtaining 1st
Division/60% marks/3.00 CGPA (on a scale of
4.00).
Note: The list of eligible candidates for the
interview will be displayed by the Director MSD
on the Departmental Notice Board and website.
BS Commerce Eligibility
Criteria
● The applicants (male/ female/ transgender)
who have passed their Intermediate with at least
50% marks OR going to appear in upcoming
Intermediate examinations or having A-Level
(minimum three subjects)/ Equivalent
qualification are eligible to submit an admission
application.
● The candidates having Intermediate in Pre-
Engineering, Pre-Medical, ICS, General Science,
ICom & DCom is eligible to apply.
BFA Graphic Design / Painting
Eligibility Criteria
The applicants (male/ female/ transgender) who
have passed their Intermediate with at least 45%
m a r k s O R g o i n g t o a p p e a r i n u p c o m i n g
Intermediate examinations or having A-Level
( m i n i m u m t h r e e s u b j e c t s ) / E q u i v a l e n t
qualification are eligible to submit an admission
application.
Admission will be strictly made on merit. The
merit shall be determined on the basis of overall
marks, drawing test and interview.
MBA Eligibility Criteria
Admission shall be open to both male and female
candidates.
● The applicant must also take either the GMAT
or the GCUMAT conducted by the MSD. Those
who pass the test will be called for panel
interview.
● 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
qualification
● Minimum 50% marks in Annual System or 2.3
CGPA in Semester System
● Candidates awaiting result can also apply.
258

259. EMBA Eligibility Criteria
● At least second division or 2.3 CGPA in BS /
Master’s Degree in any discipline.
● Experience:
i) Minimum 3 year of post qualification experience.
● Applicant should be currently employed.
● Satisfactory score in EMBA Entrance Test or
GMAT and Interview.
Selection Criteria
Admission will be offered strictly on the basis of the
weighted score obtained in the criterion given below:
MS/MPhil Programme
MS/MPhil Programmes are being offered to the
candidates who have qualified their GCU-GAT in the
following subjects:
Faculty of Chemistry and
Life Sciences
Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Microbiology,
Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Child Guidance and
Educational Counceling, 1 Year Top-Up (Clinical
Psychology), Forensic Chemistry, ZoologyFaculty of Mathematical and
Physical Sciences
Computer Science, Electronics, Environmental
Science, Mathematics, Physics, Geography,
Statistics
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Banking and Financial Ecconimics, Economics, History,
Philosophy, Political Science, Entrepreneureship and
SME Management
Faculty of Languages, Islamic and
Oriental Learning
English Literature, Islamic Studies, Persian, Urdu,
Punjabi
Faculty of Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Criterion
Weighted
Score
Academic Record 50%
EMBA Entrance Test/GMAT 30%
Panel Interview 20%
259

260. Eligibility Criteria for MS/MPhil
Admission
● A candidate having sixteen years of Education or
4-Year Honors degree (130 credit hours) after HSSC/
A Level/ Grade-12/ Equivalent in the relevant subject.
The minimum required marks/ grades for admission in
MS/MPhil will be as follows:
● A candidate having Honor’s degree i.e., BA / BSc /
BCom / BSCS/ BSc Electrical Engineering OR
MA/MSc (16 Years of Education).
● The minimum required marks/ grades for
admission in MS/MPhil Programme offered by all
Faculties will be as follows:
i. The candidate shall secured 2.50/4.00 CGPA OR
50% marks in an Annual Examination system.
ii. Only those candidates will be eligible to apply for
admission to MS/MPhil Programme who qualify the
GCU-GAT with minimum 50% marks.
iii. The candidates who are working in Govt./ Semi
Govt./ Autonomous or Private Institutions may apply
along with “No Objection Certificate” issued by the
concerned department.
iv. There is no age limit for MS/MPhil Programmes.
Disability
2% seata are reserved for special applicant. Such
applicant should provide a “Disability Certificate”
obtained from the Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal
Department, Govt. of the Punjab/ Other provinces at
the time of interview.
Admission Criteria
The admission criterion is as under:
The weightage of marks obtained in
Merit shall be determined on the basis of marks
actually scored out of 200.
Note: Only those candidates will be allowed to appear
for interview who have passed the GCU -GAT.
BA/BSc (Hons) or MA/MSc 100
Weightage of GCU-GAT 60
Marks of Interview 40
Total 200
260

261. One Year Top-up (MS in Clinical
Psychology)
MSc Psychology and One Year Diploma from HEC
recognized institution with two year experience.
MS Computer Science
100 BS (CS) 4-Year Degree Programme
(minimum 130 credit hours)
OR
Computer Science Conversion Course 2-Year
Degree Programme referred to as MCS or MSc
200 (CS)
OR
16-Year Science and Engineering graduates are eligible
but they have to cover deficiencies
MS Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Students who have passed BSc (Hons)/ MSc (Botany,
C h e m i s t r y , B i o c h e m i s t r y , B i o t e c h n o l o g y ,
Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacy, Zoology
etc.) or equivalent degree from HEC recognized
University/ Institution.
MS Forensic Chemistry
Students who have passed BSc (Hons)/ MSc
(Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry,
Forensic Chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology,
Pharmacy, Zoology) or equivalent degree from HEC
recognized University/In itution.
MS Industrial/ Organizational
Psychology
Minimum 16 Years of education in Psychology or
Business Management from a HEC recognized
institution
Admission Procedure for MS
Electrical Engineering
A Candidate having any of the following minimum
qualifications can apply:
For MS Electrical Engineering with
specialization in Telecom Engineering
BSc Engineering/ BE Degree in Electrical Engineering,
Electronic Engineering, Telecom Engineering.
261

262. For MS Electrical Engineering with
specialization in Electronic Engineering
BSc Engineering/ BE Degree in Electrical Engineering,
Electronic Engineering.
Documents to Accompany Application
(MS Electrical Engineering)
A candidate for admission to this degree programme
may obtain application form for admission from the
designated branches of banks as advertised in the
Notice for Admission and may apply through the same
branches. One photocopy (except when notified
otherwise) of each of the following documents mu
accompany the duly filled in application form:
● Secondary School Certificate or equivalent
● Intermediate Certificate or equivalent
● Bachelor’s degree
● Recent photograph (four)
● Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC)
Award of Degree (MS Electrical Engineering)
The candidate must earn at least 36 credit hours by
passing the courses in approved curriculum set for this
Degree including 12 credit hours of research thesis to
qualify for the award of MS in Electrical Engineering
Degree.
PhD Programmes
PhD Programme is being offered in the following
subjects to male and female candidates subject to
availability of seats/Supervisor:
For MS Electrical Engineering with
specialization in Control Engineering
BS Engineering/ BE Degree in Electrical Engineering,
Electronic Engineering or Mechatronics & Control
Engineering
For MS Electrical Engineering with
specialization in Computer Engineering
BSc Engineering/ BE Degree in Electrical Engineering,
Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering.
In case of degree titles other than those mentioned
above, the suitability of specialization will be determined
by the Departmental Admission Committee.Determination of Merit
(MS Electrical Engineering)
The merit of applicants will be determined by
calculating a composite score by combining various
grades in the following proportions:
BS Electrical Engineering 100
Weightage of GCU-GAT 60
Marks of Interview
Total
40
200
262

263. Faculty of Chemistry and
Life Sciences
Applied Physics, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry,
Microbiology, Psychology, Clinical Psychology,
Zoology
Faculty of Arts and Social
Sciences
Econimics, History, Political Science
Faculty of Mathematical
and Physical Sciences
Computer Science, Environmental Science,
Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Statistics
Faculty of Languages, Islamic
and Oriental Learning
English Literature, Islamic Studies, Persian, Punjabi,
Urdu
Eligibility for PhD Admissions
● A candidate holding MS/MPhil/Equivalent Degree
in the relevant discipline is eligible for admission to PhD
Programme with at least 3.00/ 4.00 CGPA in Semester
System or 1st Division in Annual System in MS /
MPhil / Equivalent Degree from an Insti t u ti o n /
University recognized in Pakistan.
● Research work of minimum of 6 credit hours in
MS/MPhil Programme is mandatory.
● Only for admission to PhD Computer Science
candidates with MPhil/MS Degree having course work
of six (06) credit hours instead of thesis work (06) credit
hours) as per HEC Policy are eligible to apply for
admission.
● All candidates are required to pass the GCU
General Assessment Test (Subject) for PhD admission
to be conducted through NTS. The schedule of
registration and test s h a l l b e a n n o u n c e d a t a n
appropriate time. OR
● The candidates who already possess valid GAT
(Subject) result through NTS are also eligible to apply
for admission.
● Admission to PhD shall not be open for ‘non- subject
candidates. However, the criterion of related subject/
field for eligibility shall be determined by the Academic
Committee of the Department concerned.
263

264. ● Candidates working in Government/ Semi
Government or private institutions may apply. Such
candidates shall have to submit “No Objection
Certificate” from the Head of the Institution where
they are working.
● A “Notification of Registration” of the candidate
approved for admission to PhD Programme shall be
issued by the Registrar.
c. That the work s/he shall submit for the PhD
Degree has not already been submitted elsewhere and
shall not in future be submitted by him/her for
obtaining similar Degree from any other institution.
● The candidate must fulfil the above two conditions
within one year from the date of his/her provisional
admission to the PhD Programme. This period may be
extended to further one year on the recommendation
of the respective Chairperson.
Thesis for PhD Degree
A student will be given three years for completion of
thesis for PhD Starting from the date of his/her
provisional admission. An extension of two or more
years will be given in case of non-completion or
rejection of PhD thesis.
A research paper on the topic of PhD thesis must be
accepted /published in an HEC approved journal
before the Viva Voce Examination
Registration and Commencement
of PhD Programme
● All the applications for admission to PhD
Programme shall be submitted to the Chairperson of
the concerned department who shall get the eligibility
of the candidates assessed from the Departmental
Academic Committee and this Committee would also
consider the feasibility of admission taking into
consideration the availability of the supervisors and
facilities, etc.● Each candidate for the PhD Programme shall
submit a declaration to the effect.
● The candidate recommended by the Departmental
Academic Committee for admission to PhD
Programme shall be given provisional admission
subject to the fulfilment of following two conditions:
a. Completion of 18 credit hours course work
b. Approval of the Research Synopsis for PhD thesis
by the Departmental Board of Studies and Advanced
Studies and Research Board
264

265. Finance
265

266. I. The student will be required to pay his/her
fee/dues after the admission within due date as
per merit list.
II. Fee/dues shall be deposited directly in the
Bank Accounts through fee challan in cash only.
(Note: Cheque, Demand Draft, Pay Order etc. will
not be acceptable.)
III. For all overseas seats US Dollar 1,000/- shall
be charged per student for each year in addition
to his/her regular fee.
IV. If a fee challan is lost by the student, he/she
will have to pay Rs. 50/- for duplicate fee challan.
V. Fee/dues once paid by the students shall be
refunded as per National Level Fee Refund Policy
issued by Higher Education Commission,
Islamabad.
VI. As per tax rules, the University shall collect
Advance Tax (on behalf of the Government) @ 5%
on the entire amount of fee (if payable exceeds
Rs.200,000 perannum). The Parent/Guardian is
Fee / Dues Rules &
Regulations
266

267. required to provide NTN or CNIC number so that
itcan be adjusted at the time of filing of Income
Tax Return. The University will issue Tax
Deduction Certificate on demand.
VII. A student who wants to apply for fee
concession on the basis of Kinship (Real Brother/-
Sister who must be currently studying in GCU)
may submit his/her Fee Concession Form within
due date notified by the University. Kinship
concession shall be applicable from 2 nd semester
onwards. Forms are available in Fee Section of
the Treasurer’s Office.
VIII. In case, student fails to pay his/her dues by
the specified dates (as per fee notices issued by
the Treasurer’s Office) he/she will be fined as
under:
IX. Late fee fine shall not be charged to the
applicants of scholarship/Financial Aid upto 10th
day from the date of decision.
X. The University/Hostel security shall be
refunded if all university dues have been paid.
The University and Hostel security is refundable
within two years after issuance of final result
notification. However the competent authority
may condone the late submission of application
for refund of security.
XI. If duration of study in MS, M.Phil & Ph.D
programs is extended due to any reason (s), fee
for that period shall be charged (semester-wise)
as per his/her last semester fee.
XII. The students will pay their fee/dues as per
schedule issued by the Treasurer’s Office.
However, the Treasurer may extend the date of
submission of dues in Exceptional
/Hardship cases.
XIII. University fee/dues are usually announced
twice a year (semester wise). However, fee rates
are subject to change without notice.
Sr. No. Period Amount (Rs.)
1 Within 10 days after due date 500/-
2 After 10 days 2,000/-
3 After one month from due date 5,000/-
267

268. Fee Schedule 2022 Regular Programmes -
Undergraduate / Postgraduate
S. No Programme
Year I
Installment (Rs.)
1 2
BS English Literature
BS History
BS Islamic Studies
BS Persian
BS Philosophy
BS Political Sciences
BS Punjabi
BS Urdu
BS Sociology
BS Fine Art
BS Botany
BS Chemistry
BS Economics
BS Geography
BS Mathematics
BS Physics
BS Psychology
BS Statistics
BS Zoology
BS Business Accounting & Finance
BS Physical Education
47,600
47,600
47,600
47,600
47,600
47,600
47,600
47,600
47,600
47,600
47,985
47,985
47,985
47,985
47,985
47,985
47,985
47,985
47,985
47,985
47,985
28,200
28,200
28,200
28,200
28,200
28,200
28,200
28,200
28,200
28,200
30,700
30,700
30,700
30,700
30,700
30,700
30,700
30,700
30,700
30,700
30,700
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
S. No Programme
Year I
Installment (Rs.)
1 2
BS Micro Biology
BS Bio-Technology
BS Environmental Sciences
BS Electronics
BS Art History
LLB
MPhil (Science & Technology) Morning
MPhil in Applied Physics
MS in Clinical Psychology
MS in Child Guidance & Educational
Counselling
Top Up for MS in Clinical Psychology
Top Up for MS in Child Guidance & Edu
Counselling
PhD (Arts, Social Sciences, Sceince &
Technology)
Ph.D (Media & Communication Studies)
PhD in Art History
PhD in Archive Studies
74,800
74,800
74,800
74,800
69,400
82,700
77,500
77,500
105,500
69,450
92,850
74,400
97,000
112,000
110,000
107,000
52,500
52,500
52,500
52,500
51,700
64,700
55,500
55,500
83,000
51,000
65,700
49,500
72,700
88,000
86,000
83,000
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
268

269. Fee Schedule 2022 Self Supporting Programmes -
Undergraduate / Postgraduate
S. No Programme
Year I
Installment (Rs.)
1 2
BS in Applied Management
BS Computer Science (Morning)
BS Computer Science (Evening)
BS Electrical Engineering
B.Com Honors
BS in Medical Laboratory Technology
BS Media & Communication Studies
BS Management (Morning)
MBA
MBA ( Executive)
M P h i l ( A r t s , S o c i a l S c i e n c e s )
Economics, English, History, Islamic Studies,
Persian, Philosophy, Political Science, Urdu &
Punjabi
M P h i l ( S c i e n c e & T e c h n o l o g y )
Biotechnology, Botany, Physics, Chemistry,
Environmental Sciences, Electronics, Mathematics,
Statistics, Psychology, Microbiology, Physical
Education & Sports Science, Zoology and
Freshwater Biology, Fisheries & Aquaculture
MPhil in Media & Communcation Studies
MPhil in Art History
MPhil in Archive Studies
MS Computer Science
MS Electrical Engineering
106,000
93,000
99,200
113,200
57,200
66,300
83,000
111,500
154,205
137,765
75,100
77,500
83,600
83,600
83,600
99,700
96,000
81,000
67,700
73,500
87,200
35,500
47,200
64,700
77,000
119,700
145,425
53,100
55,500
62,000
62,000
62,000
77,500
73,500
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
S. No Programme
Year I
Installment (Rs.)
1 2
MS Banking & Financial Economics
MS Enterpreneurship and SME Management
MS Industrial / Organizational Psychology
MS Forensic Chemistry
MS Geography
PhD in Computer Science
PGD in ELT & Geography
Diploma in Pakistan Affairs
Diploma in Child Guidance & Educational Counseling
PGD in Child and Adult Psychotherapy
Diploma in Forensic Sciences
Certificate in Forensic Science
Certificate in Practitioners in NLP &
Hypnosis in Psychotherapy
Certificate in Painting
Certificate in English Communication Skills
Certificate in Arabic & Russian Language
Certificate in Sports Management
Certificate in Persian, Turkish & Punjab Language
71,000
71,000
93,200
77,700
73,100
103,200
51,900
26,600
41,500
88,500
75,700
68,250
36,400
19,100

15,450
6,400
6,400
5,600
50,500
50,500
71,000
55,500
52,000
76,500
38,900
19,000
34,000
73,500
60,800
18
19
20
21
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
269

270. Fee Schedule 2022 Undergraduate / Postgraduate Programmes
(Evening and Weekend Programmes)
S. No Programme
Year I
Installment (Rs.)
1 2
BS English Literature
BS History
BS Islamic Studies
BS Fine Art-BFA
BS Philosophy
BS Political Sciences
BS Urdu
BS Punjabi
BS Botany
BS Chemistry
BS Economics
BS Geography
BS Mathematics
BS Physics
BS Psychology
BS Statistics
BS Zoology
BS Physical Education
BS Business Accounting & Finance
BS Bio-Technology
BS Environmental Sciences
BS Micro Biology
BS Electronics
65,000
65,000
65,000
65,000
65,000
65,000
65,000
65,000
68,200
68,200
68,200
68,200
68,200
68,200
68,200
68,200
68,200
68,200
68,200
85,300
85,300
85,300
85,300
43,000
43,000
43,000
43,000
43,000
43,000
43,000
43,000
46,500
46,500
46,500
46,500
46,500
46,500
46,500
46,500
46,500
46,500
46,500
58,400
58,400
58,400
58,400
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
S. No Programme
Year I
Installment (Rs.)
1 2
Weekend Programs
M P h i l ( A r t s , S o c i a l S c i e n c e s )
English, History, Islamic Studies, Persian,
Philosophy, Economics, Political Science,
Urdu & Punjabi
M P h i l ( S c i e n c e & T e c h n o l o g y )
Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics,
Statistics, Psychology, Zoology,
Biotechnology, Microbiology,
Environmental Sciences & Electronics
100,000
110,000
73,500
83,000
24
25
270

271. Accommodation Expenses
S. No Particulars
Annual Dues
2022-2023
(PKR)
Translate into
US $
Mess Deposit
(Refundable)
Service Charges
Common Room
Charges
Library /
Reading Room
Mgazine fund /
Directory
Maintence
Fund
Welfare Fund
Admission Fee
Total Charges
10,000
40,087
600
600
600
1,000
780
1,000
54,667
54
217
3
3
3
5
4
5
295
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
S. No Descriptons
Annual Dues
2022-2023
(PKR)
Translate into
US $
Mess Deposit
(Refundable)
Service Charges
Common Room
Charges
Library/ Reading
Room
Magazine Fund/
Directory
Maintenance
Fund
Welfare Fund
Admission Fee
Total
10000
50208
600
600
600
1000
780
1000
64788
54
272
4
4
4
6
5
6
355
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NEW HOSTEL GCU LAHOREFATIMA JINNAH GIRLS HOSTEL,
GCU LAHORE
Amount: Fifty four thousand six hundred sixty seven rupees
Annual Room
Rent
Cubical
Bi-Seater
Dormitory
Caution Money
(Refundable)
PKR
9000
7200
5400
1000
US $
49
39
29
5
Annual Room
Rent
Cubical
Bi-Seater
Dormitory
Caution Money
(Refundable)
US $
49
40
30
6
PKR
9000
7200
5400
1000
• Exchange Rate USD to PKR is 185 as on (29-04-2022) Amount in USD is rounded.
• Amount in USD is rounded.
Note:
• Exchange Rate USD to PKR is 185 as on (29-04-2022) Amount in USD is rounded.
• Amount in USD is rounded.
Note:
271

272. S. No Descriptons
Annual Dues
2022-2023
(PKR)
Translate into
US $
Mess Deposit
(Refundable)
Service Charges
Common Room
Charges
Library/ Reading
Room
Magazine Fund/
Directory
Maintenance
Fund
Welfare Fund
Admission Fee
Total
10000
40087
600
600
700
1000
780
1000
54767
50
200
3
3
4
5
4
5
274
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Ashfaq Ahmad Hostel (KSK)
Annual Room
Rent
Cubical
Bi-Seater
Dormitory
Caution Money
(Refundable)
US $
45
36
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PKR
9000
7200
5400
1000
• Exchange Rate USD to PKR is 185 as on (29-04-2022) Amount in USD is rounded.
• Amount in USD is rounded.
Note:
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273. GCU Library
Major objective of the GC University Libraries is to satisfy information and research needs of the students, research scholars,
staff and faculty members of the university through traditional and electronic resources and services. GCU Library was
established in 1872. Apart from the Central Library, a Postgraduate Library was established in 1999 in PG Block of the
University for delivery of required information resources to the students enrolled in different graduate and post graduate
programmes.
273

274. Another Library known as Life Sciences Library is
located in the Science Block of the university that
serves the students of Botany, Environmental
Sciences, Zoology, Bio-technology, SDSC,
Microbiology etc. The year 2021 brought great
news for the Ravians’ community as GC Universi-
ty (GCU) Lahore established Dr Muhammad Iqbal
School of Law to impart Law Education. Law
Library was established to meet information
needs of the enrolled students in the LLB
program. The Law Library is rich with the
availability of diverse magazines, journals,
traditional resources, digital resources, and books
covering the areas of Islamic law, international
law, constitutional law, administrative law,
income tax laws, major acts, judiciary, income tax
reports, Pakistan Legal Decisions and allied
subjects. With the functioning of GCU New
Campus at KSK, a new library was established to
deliver services to the enrolled students and
faculty members of different departments/
institutes including Physical Education, History,
Media and Communication Studies, and
Geography.
GCU Library
274

275. LIBRARY COLLECTIONS
GC University Libraries hold 3,55,000 books in
stock at present in print format. All theses and
dissertations completed by the University’s
students are placed in the Central Library and
bibliographic details of the same may be seen on
the GCU’s website. The Library has remarkable
reference collections, special collections,
periodical collections and archival collections
including archaeological survey of India, census of
India, educational reports, French publications,
linguistic survey of India, gazetteers, Lahore
political diaries, and letters of East India Company.
GCU library Lahore has also a very affluent
collection of 59 reputed personalities having more
than 150,000 books, none of which was bought.
The books have been donated by renowned
personalities including Prof. Sufi Tabassam, Ashfaq
Ahmad, Bano Qudsia, Dr Ebadat Brailvi, Dr
Waheed Qureshi, Abdullah Malik, Dr Sohail
Ahmed khan, Dr Zaheer Ahmed Siddiqui, Malik
Meraj Khalid, Dr Syed Moeen Ur Rahman and Dr
Afzal (Professor Emeritus, University of Kuwait),
Professor Dr Syed Murtaza Zaidi, Ghulam Rasool
Mahr, ASR etc.
LIBRARY SERVICES
CIRCULATION SECTION
Circulation section plays a significant role in
p r o v i d i n g b o o k s , C D s a n d o t h e r t y p e s o f
information resources to the Library’s clients. The
Library’s users may contact the concerned Library
professionals regarding Library’s membership, fine,
clearance, and theses/dissertations etc.
REFERENCE SECTION
Reference Sections have been developed in all the
libraries of the university to answer the readers'
reference questions. The reference tools like
encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, almanacs,
biographical dictionaries, glossaries etc. have been
displayed in this section to facilitate the Library’s
clients. Digital reference sources have also been
uploaded at the website of the Library to facilitate
the end users remotely.
THESES & DISSERTATIONS
T h e L i b r a r y r e c e i v e s t h e s e s / d i s s e r t a ti o n s
submitted for the degrees of PhD, MPhil, MA,
BA/BSc (Hons) etc. from the university’s academic
departments. These are not issued. These can be
consulted within the Central Library.
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276. ORIENTATION PROGRAMMES
The Library provides a wide range of information
literacy programmes to enable users to use the
Library to its optimum potential and develop
information searching techniques. The orientation
programmes are conducted throughout the year.
Visitors and delegates are also briefed by the
senior staff about the available Library’s resources
and services.
REPOGRAPHIC SERVICE
Photocopy and print facilities are available in the
Central and Postgraduate Libraries on payment
basis. The users can get the photocopies from
t h e r e s u b j e c t t o t h e c o p y r i g h t l a w . C o l o r
photocopying facility is also available in the
Postgraduate Library.
PERIODICAL SECTION
Periodical Section of the GCU Library has
well-to-do collection of national as well as
international refereed/reviewed journals,
magazines, institutional reports and research
articles.
INTER LIBRARY LOAN (ILL)
The Library has successfully launched Resource
Sharing Project with other leading libraries of the
country. The university’s users are facilitated by
borrowing books from these libraries if the same
are not available in the GCU Library.
NUQOOSH RESEARCH CENTRE
The library has received all volumes of Nuqoosh
magazine along more than 20,000 letters of
prolific literary figures and collection of 400
original scripts of renowned figures including
Mirza Ghalib, Allama Iqbal, Ehsan Danish, Saadat
Hassan Manto, Akbar Ellah-Abadi, Altaf Hussain
Halli, and Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi. The Library has
established Nuqoosh Research Centre to facilitate
the researchers/scholars of Urdu Literature.
THE RAVI SECTION
All volumes of Ravi (GCU Annual Magazine) from
1906 to date are available in the Ravi Section of
Post Graduate Library. Volumes of the Ravi have
been digitized too in leading open-source software
known as Greenstone. All Index of the magazine
has been converted into soft form as a ready
reference so that quick information may be
delivered to the users.
GCU LIBRARY WEBSITE
GCU Library Website provides links to almost all
academic disciplines that are taught in the
University. The pages of the website have been
designed to acquaint visitors with the intellectual
and physical vistas of our University.
ELECTRONIC RESOURCES
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277. ELECTRONIC RESOURCES
HEC DIGITAL LIBRARY
GCU Library has access to world standard
collection of digital resources. Presently 20
electronic databases covering the disciplines of
Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities etc. are
accessible at GCU LAN. These databases provide
access to more than 55,000 full text peer-re-
viewed e-journals.
GCU VIRTUAL LIBRARY
The GCU Virtual Library supports vision of the
University by providing electronic resources to
enhance teaching and learning in the classrooms.
Virtual Library contains A to Z subject collections,
academic information gateways, databases &
subject resources, electronic books, international
organizations, global statistics, government
resources, Islamic resources, online abstracts &
serials, Pakistan online database, Urdu resources,
and digital reference resources, etc.
SUMMON
GCU has endeavored to acquire leading academic
resources relevant to the research requirements
through HEC Digital Library Programme. The
Library has been provided access to Summon
which provides facility to search online research
papers, dissertations and electronic books from all
available HEC Databases on one click. This
database has brought a great comfort for the
researchers.
The official website of GCU Library http:// http://li-
brary.gcu.edu.pk/ won the first prize among the
universities of Pakistan and was declared the Best
Library Website in the competition organized by
Elsevier Publishing in collaboration with the HEC.
GCU Library Lahore is a partner of World Digital
Library programme, a cooperative project of the
Library of Congress (LoC) and the United Nations
Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO). The GCU Library was honored with the
“Best Library Award” by the International Society
for Science and Religion (ISSR) through a competi-
tive and peer-review process. The Library has
received 59 personal collections. There is no such
example of personal libraries in any Public and
University Library of Pakistan. Every year, the
library receives grant of more than one million to
strengthen information resources. In 2021, honor-
able Chief of Army Staff provided a generous grant
of Rs. 50 million for the establishment of Arts and
Social Sciences Library at New Campus of the
university. In 2022, Department of Sports & Youth
Affairs provided GCU Library 25 core i7 systems,
scanner, printer, furniture and other IT items for
the establishment of e-Learning Corner to meet
information and research needs of the community
through the modern methods and techniques.
277

278. Accommodation
278

279. Fatima Jinnah
Girls Hostel
The girls’ hostel for undergraduate and postgraduate
students is known as Fatima Jinnah Girls Hostel. The
accommodation facility is limited and is provided to
students on merit.
Contact
Prof Dr Tehreema Iftikhar
Superintendent
[email protected]
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280. New Hostel
The boys’ hostel for undergraduate and postgraduate
students is known as New Hostel. The accommodation
facility is limited and is provided to students on merit.
Contact
Prof Dr Babar Aziz
Superintendent
[email protected]
Ashfaq Ahmad Hostel
The boys’ hostel for undergraduate and postgraduate
students located at New Campus Kala Shah Kaku. The
accommodation facility is limited and is provided to
students on merit.
Contact
Dr Shakeel Mahmood
Superintendent
[email protected]
[email protected]
280

281. Student Support Services
and Facilities
281

282. Assists students with jobs, college applications,
and scholarships Helps students evaluate their
skills, interests and abilities. Helps to students
learn new job skills including networking, to
resume writing and interviewing. Evaluates the
students’ educational background and help them
to develop realistic goals. Trains students in
resume’ writing and helps them locate foreign
scholarships and jobs abroad. Helps to students
make achievable career goals. Advises students
about how to resolve problems and issues in their
future workplaces.
Contact
Mr. Sufian Ahmad Bajar
In-charge
Email: [email protected],
UAN: 042-111 000 010 Ext: 421
Phone: [phone]
Career Guidance
and Placement Centre
282

283. Advisor Students' Affairs
The Advisor Students' Affairs facilitates students in
addressing problems pertaining to academics, co-
curricular activities, sports, libraries, examinations,
transportation, health, fee, career planning and
discipline etc.
The Advisor Students' Affairs also looks after the
Seniors' Club which comprises fifteen students who
are outstanding in academics, sports and co-curricular
activities. The Club discusses student issues and holds
meetings with the officials of the University to address
them.
Contact
studentaff[email protected]
Health and Well-being Centre
Medical facilities are provided to students. The
Medical Officers and their staff are available on
working days to provide students with medical
services. A special ambulance service is also available
round the clock. near GCU Mosque.
Timings
08:00 am to 03:00 pm
283

284. Student Counselling Service
The Centre is managed by a trained and fulltime
clinical psychologist. The mode of counselling is
focused on problem solving and short term
guidance, lasting about 6-8 sessions. Counselling
is available for issues pertaining to academic,
social and personal development. The Campus
Counsellor also carries out psychological
assessments for those who request psychometric
evaluation.
Contact
Dr Ayesha Majeed
Email: [email protected]
Anti Harassment Committee
GCU is committed to creating and maintaining an 
efcient educational and working environment free from 
any form of discrimination and harassment. The Universi-
ty’s Anti Harassment Committee is entrusted with the 
responsibility to deal with cases of  extraordinary personal 
nature, if any. This Committee takes up all representations 
on priority basis and ensures efective dispensation of 
justice, irrespective of status, faith, class or gender of the 
complainant while maintaining confdentiality of the 
matter. 
284

285. Directorate of Information
Technology
Directorate of Information Technology (DIT) at GC
University Lahore provides computing and
communications infrastructure, services, support, and
innovation for GCU’s instructional, research, and
administrative departments. DIT provides one-onone
support for individuals across campus, so they can
conduct their work in a reliable, effective, and efficient
information technology environment in pursuit of the
university’s strategic priorities.
The range of services provided by the DIT includes:
●
Learning Management System (LMS) Development and Support
● Hardware support
● IT help desk
● Software installation and troubleshooting support
● Remote access
● Networking equipment configuration and installation
● User account configuration
● Online admissions
● Printing equipment troubleshooting
● Audio Visual facilities / Video conferencing
● Microsoft teams / Zoom support
● IT trainings
● Internet connectivity and access
● E-mail facilities
● Web based office 365 services and support
● Campus software development and support
Contact
Dr Muhammad Safyan
Director
[email protected]
Office of Research, Innovation,
and Commercialization (ORIC)
Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC)
has been established to support and organize research and
commercialization activities at Government College
University Lahore (GCUL). It aims to enhance research quality,
relevance, and competitiveness, promote innovation and
commercialization at the University. ORIC supports
university-based research through strategic planning,
streamlining of internal process, establishing and monitoring of
standards, mobilizing resources for research, publicizing
research achievements, identification of synergies, and
development of relationship with key external partners. It
provides a one-step office for supporting, advising, and
monitoring quality of research, strengthening institutional
collaboration between university researchers and potential
users of research in government, industry, and communities
and to mobilize resources for research from national and
international funding bodies. ORIC organizes workshops/
trainings for faculty members and research scholars to
improve their writing skills and equip then with latest trends in
academic and research writing. Furthermore, ORIC assists the
faculty members to submit their research projects to various
funding agencies including HEC, PHEC, PSF, PAS, PARB etc. It
also provides research funding to faculty members and PhD
scholars to complete their research projects along with travel
grants to attend and organize the conferences and seminars at
national and international level.
Contact
Prof Dr Faiza Sharif
Director ORIC
[email protected]
285

286. Academic Planning &
External Links
The office of Academic Planning & External Links
(APEL) is responsible for facilitating the development
of new academic programmes, disciplines and
courses in the University. APEL’s external links
strategy focuses on increasing international
awareness of students and faculty; strengthening
collaborative research; and fostering international
co-operation and harmony.
APEL coordinates faculty and student exchange
programmes, facilitates short-term and long-term
research visits and resource sharing between GCU
and other institutions. APEL also collaborates with
Pakistani industries to strengthen research
partnerships and internship and placement
opportunities for students.
Contact
Dr Hafiz Haidar Ali
Incharge APEL
[email protected]
Quality Enhancement Cell
The Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) is responsible
for ensuring Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) and
External Quality Assurance (EQA) activities at the
University as per guidelines of the Quality Assurance
Agency, Higher Education Commission, Islamabad.
The main focus of quality assurance programme is
Self- Assessment Exercise, which results in better
assessment and academic quality of different the
programme at the department. The SAR also leads to
Institutional Performance Evaluation (IPE) by QAA,
HEC.
The QEC is also responsible to review academic
standards and quality of teaching in all academic
departments of the University along with
professional development of the staff of the Universi-
ty (Academic/Administrative). The Quality
Enhancement Cell at Government College University
Lahore has been Organizing Training Programmes,
Awareness/Capacity building sessions, awareness
seminars and health campaigns since its inception.
T h e m a n d a t e o f Q E C i s q u i t e b r o a d a n d
encompasses various domains.
Contact
Ms Iram Sohail
Director
[email protected]
286

287. Established in 2020, Government College
University Press aims to publish academic
monographs, scientific journals, and university
magazines on emerging discourses in the
disciplines of natural sciences, social sciences, and
humanities. GCU Press plays a pivotal role in the
distribution of cutting-edge scientific research
and dissemination of knowledge and truth - a
central purpose of GC University ever since its
inception in 1864. GCU Press, since its inception,
has been committed and entrusted with a number
of collaborations that help shape the world of
ideas and learning. Working with collaborators
and team members from across the globe, we
value the passion, novelty, and aspiration with
which a book, monograph, or article is produced.
Whilst believing in the power of knowledge, we
believe the imagination and courage of our
authors should be globalized with the same
integrity with which a book is produced, written,
and imagined.
Contact
Dr Shakeel Mahmood
Incharge
[email protected]
GCU Press
287

288. University Transport
Paid transport facilities are available for the students on speci fi c r o u t e s o n . T h e T r a n s p o r t O ffi c e
generally starts issuing passes for the new academic year from the date the first year admission lists
are displayed in the University. As the seats are limited, passes are issued on first come first served
basis by the Transport Office of the University. New passes are issued every year. The university has
recently added 3 new buses, 2 mini buses and 1 ambulence in the universitytransport service for
student facilitation
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289. GCU Transport Routes
ROUTE NO. 1
(GCU to Thokar Niaz Baig)
From GCU to Chuburgi, Multan Road, Multan Chungi, PSO
Pump, Mandi, Return Multan Chungi, Thokar Niaz Baig,
Cement Factory, Canal View, Azam Garden, CNG Pump,
Mansoora, Multan Chungi, Mandi Stop, Awan Town, Kharak
Nala, Masjid Stop, School Stop, Karim Market (Sikandar Block,
Raza Block), Jora Pull, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Moon Market, KFC,
Kali Khothi, Scheme Mor, Yateem Khana, Sodiwaal, Chapper
Stop, Samnabad, Chuburgi and back to GCU Lahore.
ROUTE NO. 1A
(GCU to Kharak Nala)
From GCU to to Kharak Nala, Masjid Stop, School Stop, Karim
Markeet (Sikandar Block, Raza Block), Jora Pull,
Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Moon Markeet, KFC, Kali Khothi, Scheme
Mor, Yateem Khana, Samanabad Mor, Chuburgi and back to
GCU Lahore.
ROUTE NO. 2
(GCU to Wapda Town/Abu Bakar Chowk)
From GCU to Muslim Town, Nehar, Canal View, Jinnah
Hospital, Shouk Chowk, Allah Hoo Chowk, Shoukat Khanum
Hospital, Wapda Town Abu Bakar Chowk Back to Shoukat
Khanum Hospital, Expo Center, Doctors Hospital, Back to
Canal View, Wafaqi Colony, and Back to GCU Lahore.
ROUTE NO. 2A
(GCU to College Road)
From GCU to Ichhra, Muslim Town, Nehar, Jinnah Hospital,
Shouk Chowk, Akbar Chowk, College Road, Muhammad Ali
Chowk, Butt Chowk, Gazi Chowk, Ameer Chowk, Wapda
Town 1st Gol Chakar, Shoukat Khanum Hospital, Shadiwaal,
Takbeer Chowk, Jinnah Hospital, Shah di Khoe, Canal View
and Back to GCU Lahore.
Transport Charges
Rs. 24,000/- (per academic year) 1st September to
30th June

Required Documents for Bus Cards
University ID photocopy or fee challan photocopy
attested 1x1 photographs (03)

Quota
a. BA/BSc (Hons) 10 seats for each year, i.e. I, II, III, IV
b. MA/MSc 04 seats for each MA/MSc student
c. 04 seats for each MBA/MS/MPhil student. (Bus
passes issued first come first served basis)
Booking for University Transport with date will be
displayed on GCU Website after the display of Merit
Lists.
Instructions for Bus Card
289

290. Factory, Shahdra Police Station, Amna Shadi Hall, Learner
College, Shahdra Mor, Jia Musa, Sohrab Cycle Factory,
Begum Kot, Meraj Park, Al Saeed Chowk via Saggian and
Outfall Road to GCU Lahore.
ROUTE NO. 7
(GCU to Ranger HQ)
GCU to GPO, Regal Chowk, Assembly Hall, Governor House,
Canal Stop, Dharampura Pul, Dharampura Main Bazar, Saddar
Gol Chaker, Askari-IX, Murgi Khana, Jora Pul, Ranger HQ,
Chungi Dogehg to Harbanspura, via Service Road (Ring Road),
Tajbagh, Lalpul, Mughalpura, Dharampura and back to GCU
via Mall Road.
ROUTE NO. 8
(GCU to Kahna)
GCU to Kahna and back to Aloo Road, Gajumatta,
Youhanabad, Nishter, Pak-Arab, Zia Hospital, Chungi Amer
Sadhu, General Hospital, Qainchi, Workshop, Boy-scout Stop,
Railway Flat, Walton, Bank Stop, Sharif Market, Koray Stop,
Defense Mor, Cavalry Ground, Firdos Market Chowk, Liberty
Chowk, Gulberg Main Market, Jail Road, Tolinton Market
Mor, China Chowk, Mall Road back to GCU.
Note
The routes can be changed, altered / amended or cancelled
due to Administrative or Security reasons.
Contact
Dr Ayoub Rashid
Incharge
0320-4400207
[email protected]
ROUTE NO. 3
(GCU to DHA)
From GCU to Regal Chowk, Governor House, Aitchison
College, Naval Office, Canal Stop, Zafar Ali Stop, Gymkhana,
Mian Meer Pul, Fortress Stadium, Shami Chowk, Girja Chowk,
PAF Market, R.A. Bazar Mor, Nadeem Chowk, Defense Mor,
Kashi Restaurant, Adil Hospital, PSO Pump, Bari Masjid DHA,
Gazi Chowk, Bilal Store, Rehan Garden, Bhutta Chowk,
Gulshan Colony, Toyota Stop, Airport, DHA Phase VIII, Askari
X, Chitral Lines, Rahat Bakery and Back to GCU via Mall Road.
ROUTE NO. 4
(GCU to Model Town)
From GCU to Muslim Town Mor, Wahdat Road, Appara,
Naqsha Stop, Dak Khana Stop, Bank Stop, School Stop, Akhari
Mint, Bekhywala Mor, Ghazi Shaheed Chowk, Faisal Town
Mor, School Stop, Kotha Pind, Central Flat, Gourmet, Akbar
Chowk, Mochipura, Peco Chowk, Model Town Link Road,
Shaheed Chowk, Model Town G Block, Sarkari Quarters,
Model Town A Block, Model Town B/C Block and back to
Kalma Chowk, Ichhra, Shamma and back to GCU Lahore.
ROUTE NO. 5
(GCU to Darogawala to Q.A. Interchange)
From GCU to GPO, Lakshmi Chowk, Railway Station, Railway
Colony, Ghari Shaho Chowk, G.T. Road, Railway Pul, Copper
Store, UET Lahore, Bhagban Pura, Shalimar Bagh, Akhri Mint,
Darogawala, Quaid - e -Azam Interchange, Sooter Mill,
Yadgar, Manawan, batapur and back via Darogawala, UET,
Garhi shahu to GCU Lahore.
ROUTE NO. 6
(GCU to Muridkey)
GCU to azadi Chowk, Timber Market, Batti Chowk, Shahdra
Mor to Muridkey Interchange and back to Rana Town, Rachna
Town, Imamia Colony, Kala Khatai Road, Barket Town, Match
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292. Affiliated Institutions
292

293. Affiliated Institutions
Our commitment to providing quality education acts
as a beacon of inspiration for both public and private
colleges from across the province, Punjab. Every
year many institutes affiliate with the university to
enhance quality of their services. Following is the list
of affiliated institutions:
Madrasat-ul-Banat College
Mantar Road, Sadiqabad
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Asian Institute of
Management Science (AIMS)
Tail Indus Road, Near Police Line
Layyah
Ph: 0606412898
Cell No: 03336768880
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.aimslayyah.edu.pk
NICAAS Postgraduate
College

37/A, Satellite Town
Rahim Yar Khan
BS in Computer Science
BS in Computer Science
BS in Mathematics
BS in English Literature
BS in Urdu
BS in Botany
BS in Chemistry
BS in Zoology
BS Physical Education
Name of Institute and
Address
Academic Programmes
Institute of Arts & Sciences
Opposite Green Valley Phase-II,
Sialkot Bypass,
Lahore Road, Gujranwala
Lahore Medical & Dental
College
(Pvt.) Ltd., Tulspura, North Canal
Bank, Lahore

Al-Qadir College
Main G.T road Mouza Bakrala,
Tehsil Sohawa, Distt. Jehlum
The Smart College
Bhakar Campus, Opposite DHQ
Hospital, Khansar Road, Bhakar
0302-4432664 (Asif)
BS in Business Accounting &
Finance
BS in Computer Science
BS in Psychology
BS Biotechnology
BS in Management Studies
BS in Islamic Studies
BS in Computer Science
BS in Mathematics
BS in Botany
BS in Chemistry
BS in Zoology
Name of Institute and
Address
Academic Programmes
293

294. Important Contacts
Dr Shaukat Ali
Registrar
[phone], Ext. 207
[email protected]
Abid Shahzad Aslam
Treasurer
[phone], Ext. 429
[email protected]
Shahzad Ahmad
Controller of Examinations
[phone], Ext. 221
[email protected]
Muhammad Naeem
Chief Librarian
[phone], Ext. 246
chiefl[email protected]
Prof Dr Abdullah Yasar
Campus Engineer
[phone]
[email protected]
M Irfan Mubashar Hashmi
Staff Officer to Vice Chancellor
[phone] - 36
[email protected]
294

295. Incharge GCU Press
Dr Shakeel Mahmood
Dr Shakeel Mahmood
Design Head
Muhammad Zafar Iqbal (Department of Fine Arts)
Designer
Fatima Hashmi (Graphic Designer) GCU Press
Editing & Proofreading
Saima Jabeen (Department of English)
Abdul Rehman Mazhar (Quality Editor)
Photography
M. Nadeem Malik (Photographer, GCU)
Khayaali Production
Published By
Government College University Press, Lahore
Abdul Rehman Mazhar
Deputy Director Publications
PROSPECTUS 2022-23

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