Punjab Study

LAHORE: 06 Jan:GOVERNMENT College University (GCU) on Thursday organised a ceremony to honour its 11 students who secured positions in the intermediate examination, 2011, conducted by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education.

GCU Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Khaleeq ur Rahman was the chief guest at the ceremony which was attended by the parents and family members of the position holders, faculty members and other students.

Talking to the position holders about the resolution supporting ban on cell phones in educational institutions, the GCU VC said students should themselves act responsibly.

Prof Khaleeq said Pakistan needed quality human capital which could put it on a path leading to social, industrial and economic development. He advised the talented youth to step forward and fill this void by attaining quality education with diligence and perseverance.

GCU Controller of Examinations Ashraf Shabbir Bokhari said that 144 years had passed since the first graduate of the Government College, Lahore, Sanjhi Mull, in 1868 left the portals of the alma mater to enter the practical life for personal success and public acclaim. He took pride in revealing that besides 11 positions; as many as 369 of total 963 GCU students secured A+ grade in the intermediate examinations 2011 while 248 Ravians got A grade. He said GCU students had the record of securing highest marks in the board examinations.

Talking to the vice chancellor, the position holders said they would study day and night to become an asset to Pakistan. They termed their stay at Government College University, Lahore, “Golden days of life.” Later, the VC gave away prizes and shields to the Ravian position-holders.The news.