GCU proud of its alumni’s role in country’s uplift:Vice Chancellor

Lahore: The Government College University, Lahore is proud of its alumni who have always played their role for the development of the country and their achievements at the national and international levels bring glory to their alma mater, said Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman while addressing the oath-taking ceremony of the Ravian Quiz Society.

The Vice Chancellor said that Ravians made Pakistan atomic power, while the missile technology was also designed by a team of Ravians. He proudly said that Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Army Chief Raheel Sharif and Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif were Old Ravians and had a great love for their alma mater.

Prof Rahman said that he had increased the budget of student activities by 400 percent so that ample opportunities and activities were generated for the personality development and grooming of students. He said he always asked teachers to encourage questioning, difference of opinion and argument, besides teaching tolerance to students; tolerance towards the faith, beliefs, religion and ideas of other people.

He also said that the university had also upgraded its research and facilities with the increase the overall strength of its students.

Later, the Vice Chancellor administered oath to the new executive committee of the Ravians Quiz Society and also appreciated the national quiz competitions organised by the Society every year.