GCUF Vice Chancellor Visits Model School as University Plants 100 Fruit Trees

Key Points:

The vice chancellor visited the University Model School at the New Campus, whose construction was funded by former student Engineer Qamar-u-Zaman.
The school provides education up to the primary level for children of GCUF employees and students from surrounding areas.
Government College University Faisalabad planted 100 fruit trees and organised an environmental awareness walk for World Sustainability Day 2026.
The plantation included guava, edible kachnar and jamun trees.
The Green Youth Movement Club organised the event under the Directorate of Students’ Affairs.

FAISALABAD: Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Rauf-i-Azam visited the University Model School at the New Campus to review its educational facilities and academic activities, GCUF said.

During the visit, the vice chancellor interacted with students and teachers and held detailed discussions on teaching standards, academic activities and students’ educational progress. He emphasised quality education and a conducive learning environment for students, the university said.

Engineer Qamar-u-Zaman, a former student of Government College Faisalabad, made a substantial financial contribution towards the construction of the University Model School. His contribution reflected his commitment to educational development and improved learning facilities for the younger generation, GCUF said.

The school provides education up to the primary level. Children of GCUF employees and students from surrounding areas are enrolled at the institution, GCUF said.

The vice chancellor leans towards smiling small children in a classroom at the University Model School.

The vice chancellor with officials and children seated around a green table in a classroom.

A wide view of a classroom during the vice chancellor's visit to the University Model School — A wide view of a classroom during the vice chancellor’s visit to the University Model School.

The vice chancellor observes a class at the University Model School.

A group photo in front of the University Model School board.

The vice chancellor views a photo gallery wall at the school.

Classroom desks at the University Model School.

The vice chancellor looks at a book with teachers in a classroom.

The vice chancellor talks with teachers during the visit.

The vice chancellor with a group in a classroom.

The vice chancellor speaks with a schoolgirl in a classroom.

The vice chancellor shakes hands with a small boy as teachers look on.

The vice chancellor and officials observe a class.

Participants during the plantation activity for World Sustainability Day at GCUF — Participants during the plantation activity for World Sustainability Day at Government College University Faisalabad.

Deputy Registrar Zeeshan Ahmad Khan and School Principal Dr. Beenish Afzal accompanied the vice chancellor and Engineer Qamar-u-Zaman on a tour of various sections of the school. They briefed them on the institution’s academic activities, overall performance and facilities available to students, GCUF said.

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University plants 100 fruit trees

Government College University Faisalabad planted 100 fruit trees and held an environmental awareness walk on Tuesday, GCUF said.

The event marked World Sustainability Day 2026 and highlighted environmental protection and sustainable development, the university said.

The plantation included guava, edible kachnar and jamun trees. It aimed at increasing green cover, promoting biodiversity and raising awareness about climate change, the university said.

The Green Youth Movement Club organised the event under the Directorate of Students’ Affairs, GCUF said.

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The vice chancellor led the walk, which was attended by deans, directors, chairpersons, faculty members and students from various departments. Faculty members and students then took part in a plantation activity, GCUF said.

The vice chancellor said educational institutions had a role in addressing environmental challenges and promoting a culture of sustainability. He said universities had a responsibility to educate young people about climate change, biodiversity conservation and sustainable development, GCUF said.

Prof. Dr. Sabir Hussain, focal person for the Green Youth Movement Club, highlighted the club’s efforts to promote environmental awareness and engage students in practical sustainability activities. He said such initiatives encouraged young people to adopt eco-friendly practices and contribute to environmental protection, GCUF said.