Government College Lahore
Our administration is much happy to share the photographs of English commemoratives stones/ boards and 155 years old British times grand beautiful building of Government College Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Government College Lahore was established in the year 1864 and upgraded as Government College University in 2002. Government College Lahore is the first modern Educational institution of Punjab and one of the oldest institution of Sub-continent. It was opened on 1st January 1864 in the haveli of Dhian Singh/Khushal Singh, in Lahore's Walled City. It shifted to a large Bungalow near Anarkali in 1871 and then it moved to Rahim Khan's Kothi in 1873. The College shifted to present Building in 1876. The construction of present building had started almost in mid 1872 and was completed in 1877.The building of Government College Lahore was designed by W. Purdon Superintendent Engineer and constructed under the supervision of Executive Engineer Kannhaiya Lal.
According to the Prospectus 2017 of GC University Lahore 'This institution takes pride in being the oldest institution of Pakistan, having presently 11263 students and 515 members of faulty. It is a centre of academic excellence and intellectual development in the country. Graduates from the University continue to be leaders in all walks of life, steered by three basic guidinf principles: Efficacy, relevance and quality. GC University provides education from undergraduate level to Ph.D in various disciplines of Science and Technology, Arts and Social Sciences and languages. Various societies such as Dramatic Society and Debating Society also work to enhance the abilities of students. Ravi is name of student magazine at GC University Lahore. The Monogram contains these words 'Courage To Know'. It is a dream of every shining student to get admission in GC University Lahore.
Important historical facts written on commemorative stones erected at Government College University Lahore read as under:
1 - 'This library erected at a cost of over Rs. 1,30,000 to which men and women of all communities subscribed over 75,000. The balance being contributed by the Punjab Government was opened by his Excellency Sir Henry D. Craik, Bart. K. C. I. C., Governor of the Punjab on 24th of October 1939.'
2- ' Fazal Hussain Memorial Library fund managing committee.
Chairman Sir Shahabuddin
Hony Secy & Treasurer H. B. Dunnicliff C. I. E.
Members
Sir Sikander Hyat Khan K. B. E.
Sir Chhotu Ram, Sir Gokul Chand Narang, Nawab Sir Shah Nawaz Khan, W. H. F. Armstrong, F. C. Bourne, D. B. Krishna Kishore, S. B. Ujjal Singh, R. B. Gopal Das, R. S. Sohan Lal, S. S. Sapuran Singh Chawla, Ruchi Ram Sahni, Khalifa Shujauddin,
Asstt. Secretary A. K. Nyazee. '
3-' 150 years of Excellence
Government College Lahore 1864
Upgraded 2002
Government College University Lahore
Monument unveiled by Honorable Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Prime Minister Islamic Republic of Pakistan January 17, 2014.'
4-' Squash Court Complex was inaugurated by President, Islamic Republic of Pakistan General Pervez Musharraf, NI(M), T. Bt. On 20th December 2006.'
5- ' Bokhari Auditorium inaugurated by Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan N. Pk, H. J., President of Pakistan on November 30 1964 in memory of Professor Ahmad Shah Bokhari Patras M. A (Cantab) C. I. E. Eminent Ravian distinguished man of Letters, Teacher, Principal and Diplomat
Born 1-10-1898 Died 6-11-1958.'
6-' Bokhari Auditorium gallery completed under the direction and financial support of Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Prime Minister Islamic Republic of Pakistan, January 3,1993.'
7- ' This Monument is erected to mark the Quasquicentennial Jubilee (1891-2016) of the Iqbal Hostel(The Quadrangle) by Prof. Dr. Hassan Amir Shah, SI, Vice Chancellor on January 8, 2016.'
8-' The Inauguration of Government College University Lahore was performed by Governor of Punjab, Lt. General (Rtd) Khalid Maqbool, H. I(M),H. I, the chancellor on 20 September 2002.'
Photograph by Ali Babar
Our administration is much happy to share the photographs of English commemoratives stones/ boards and 155 years old British times grand beautiful building of Government College Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Government College Lahore was established in the year 1864 and upgraded as Government College University in 2002. Government College Lahore is the first modern Educational institution of Punjab and one of the oldest institution of Sub-continent. It was opened on 1st January 1864 in the haveli of Dhian Singh/Khushal Singh, in Lahore's Walled City. It shifted to a large Bungalow near Anarkali in 1871 and then it moved to Rahim Khan's Kothi in 1873. The College shifted to present Building in 1876. The construction of present building had started almost in mid 1872 and was completed in 1877.The building of Government College Lahore was designed by W. Purdon Superintendent Engineer and constructed under the supervision of Executive Engineer Kannhaiya Lal.
According to the Prospectus 2017 of GC University Lahore 'This institution takes pride in being the oldest institution of Pakistan, having presently 11263 students and 515 members of faulty. It is a centre of academic excellence and intellectual development in the country. Graduates from the University continue to be leaders in all walks of life, steered by three basic guidinf principles: Efficacy, relevance and quality. GC University provides education from undergraduate level to Ph.D in various disciplines of Science and Technology, Arts and Social Sciences and languages. Various societies such as Dramatic Society and Debating Society also work to enhance the abilities of students. Ravi is name of student magazine at GC University Lahore. The Monogram contains these words 'Courage To Know'. It is a dream of every shining student to get admission in GC University Lahore.
Important historical facts written on commemorative stones erected at Government College University Lahore read as under:
1 - 'This library erected at a cost of over Rs. 1,30,000 to which men and women of all communities subscribed over 75,000. The balance being contributed by the Punjab Government was opened by his Excellency Sir Henry D. Craik, Bart. K. C. I. C., Governor of the Punjab on 24th of October 1939.'
2- ' Fazal Hussain Memorial Library fund managing committee.
Chairman Sir Shahabuddin
Hony Secy & Treasurer H. B. Dunnicliff C. I. E.
Members
Sir Sikander Hyat Khan K. B. E.
Sir Chhotu Ram, Sir Gokul Chand Narang, Nawab Sir Shah Nawaz Khan, W. H. F. Armstrong, F. C. Bourne, D. B. Krishna Kishore, S. B. Ujjal Singh, R. B. Gopal Das, R. S. Sohan Lal, S. S. Sapuran Singh Chawla, Ruchi Ram Sahni, Khalifa Shujauddin,
Asstt. Secretary A. K. Nyazee. '
3-' 150 years of Excellence
Government College Lahore 1864
Upgraded 2002
Government College University Lahore
Monument unveiled by Honorable Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Prime Minister Islamic Republic of Pakistan January 17, 2014.'
4-' Squash Court Complex was inaugurated by President, Islamic Republic of Pakistan General Pervez Musharraf, NI(M), T. Bt. On 20th December 2006.'
5- ' Bokhari Auditorium inaugurated by Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan N. Pk, H. J., President of Pakistan on November 30 1964 in memory of Professor Ahmad Shah Bokhari Patras M. A (Cantab) C. I. E. Eminent Ravian distinguished man of Letters, Teacher, Principal and Diplomat
Born 1-10-1898 Died 6-11-1958.'
6-' Bokhari Auditorium gallery completed under the direction and financial support of Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Prime Minister Islamic Republic of Pakistan, January 3,1993.'
7- ' This Monument is erected to mark the Quasquicentennial Jubilee (1891-2016) of the Iqbal Hostel(The Quadrangle) by Prof. Dr. Hassan Amir Shah, SI, Vice Chancellor on January 8, 2016.'
8-' The Inauguration of Government College University Lahore was performed by Governor of Punjab, Lt. General (Rtd) Khalid Maqbool, H. I(M),H. I, the chancellor on 20 September 2002.'
Photograph by Ali Babar
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