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| name = Government '''Muhammadan Anglo Oriental''' College Lahore
| other_name = Govt. M.A.O. College Lahore
| other_name = Govt. M.A.O College Lahore
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| motto = ([[Arabic Language|Arabic]]) '''بَسۡطَةً۬ فِى ٱلۡعِلۡمِ وَٱلۡجِسۡمِ'''
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| established = 1933
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| principal = Dr. Anjum Javed
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| principal = Professor Zafar Jamal
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| faculty = 170±
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| students = 10,000±
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| undergrad = 2000±
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| city = [[Lahore]]
| campus = [[Urban area|Urban]]
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| country = Pakistan
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| academic_affiliations = [[University of the Punjab|Punjab University]]<ref>[http://pu.edu.pk/affiliation/collegeinfo/149/Govt.-M.A.O.-Graduate-College-Lahore Government M.A.O. Graduate College,Lahore is an affiliated college of the University of the Punjab] University of the Punjab website, Retrieved 10 July 2023</ref><br/>[[Higher Education Commission of Pakistan]]
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| accreditation = [[Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Lahore]]
| sports = [[Field hockey|Hockey]], [[Cricket]](B.S commerce deptt. champion in 2018 cricket match tournament
| website = [https://mao.punjab.gov.pk/ official website]
[[Association football|Football]]
| affiliations = [[University of the Punjab|Punjab University & HEC Higher Education Commission]]<br />[[Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Lahore|BISE, Lahore]]
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Government '''Muhammadan Anglo Oriental''' College (abbreviated to '''Govt. M.A.O College Lahore'''; {{lang-ur|{{Nastaliq|گورنمنٹ ایم۔اے۔او کالج لاہور}}}};) is a Public [[College]] located adjacent to Civil Secretariat Lahore. It is among the oldest educational institutions in [[Lahore]], [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], [[Pakistan]]. It was established in 1933 as '''MAO College''' by Anjuman-e-Islamia at [[Amritsar]] and Professor S. Mercado was appointed as the first Principal. It had played a significant role in the creation of Pakistan. After the [[Partition of India|independence]] of [[Pakistan]] in 1947, the College was shifted to [[Lahore]].
Government ''' Muhammadan Anglo Oriental''' College (abbreviated to ''' Govt. M.A.O. College Lahore'''; {{langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|گورنمنٹ ایم۔اے۔او کالج لاہور}}}};) is a public college located adjacent to Civil Secretariat Lahore. It is among the oldest educational institutions in [[Lahore, Punjab]], Pakistan.


It was established in 1933 as '''MAO College''' by Anjuman-e-Islamia at [[Amritsar]] and Professor S. Mercado was appointed the first principal. It had played a significant role in the creation of Pakistan. After the [[Partition of India|independence]] of Pakistan in 1947, the college was shifted to [[Lahore]], in the building of a Hindu established college, [[Sanatan Dharma College]], which was in turn shifted to [[Ambala]], [[Haryana]] after partition. {{Citation needed|date=September 2022}}
Government M.A.O. College stands towering among the comparable institutions in providing education of a high standard at [[Higher Secondary School Certificate]], [[Undergraduate]], and [[Postgraduate]] levels. This College is offering its students opportunities for overall development, amid a disciplined and peaceful environment in multiple phases.

The College has an enviable atmosphere not only conducive to academic pursuits but also fruitful for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities with emphasis on sports. There are many literary, Science and cultural societies contributing to the balanced personality development of the future generations of Pakistan. The college thus provides ample opportunities for the students to discover themselves, realize their potentials and prepare for the challenges of life.

During more than eighty years of its history, the College has left indelible imprints in every phase of human life. The alumni of the College have won laurels not only for their alma mater but served the country in different capacities in almost all spheres of life.


==History==
==History==
[[File:Administration Block - Govt. M.A.O College Lahore.jpg|thumb|200px|left|{{center|Administration Block}}]]
[[File:Administration Block - Govt. M.A.O College Lahore.jpg|thumb|200px|left|{{center|Administration Block}}]]
In 1933, MAO College was established by the Anjuman-e-Islamia in [[Amritsar]] on the pattern of the [[Aligarh Muslim University|MAO College Aligarh]] to overcome the deficiencies of modern education in local Muslims. Professor S. Mercado was appointed as the first Principal. At the time of [[Partition of India|Partition]], most of the College staff and students migrated to Lahore, where a new MAO College was established in the former Sanatana Dharma College premises.<ref name="History of Govt. M.A.O College Lahore">{{cite web|title=History of Govt. M.A.O College Lahore|url=http://www.thefridaytimes.com/03062011/page16.shtml|publisher=The Friday Times|accessdate=19 July 2014}}</ref>
In 1933, MAO College was established by the Anjuman-e-Islamia in [[Amritsar]] on the pattern of the [[Aligarh Muslim University|MAO College Aligarh]] to overcome the deficiencies of modern education in local Muslims. Professor S. Mercado was appointed the first principal. At the time of [[Partition of India|Partition]], most of the college staff and students migrated to Lahore, where a new MAO College was established with the same pattern and mostly same staff, in the former [[Sanatan Dharma College]] premises, which in turn moved to [[Ambala]].{{cn|date=October 2023}}

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[[File:Postgraduate Block (Outside) - Govt. M.A.O College Lahore.jpg|thumb|260px|right|Outside view of Postgraduate Block]]
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[[File:Postgraduate Block (Inside) - Govt. M.A.O College Lahore.jpg|thumb|260px|right|Postgraduate Block inside view]]
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[[File:Commerce Block - Govt. M.A.O College Lahore.jpg|thumb|260px|right|Commerce Block]]
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[[File:Karamat Block - Govt. M.A.O College.jpg|thumb|260px|right|Karamat Block]]


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[[File:Postgraduate Block (Outside) - Govt. M.A.O College Lahore.jpg|thumb|right|Outside view of Postgraduate Block]]
The College reached the heights of glory in the headship of Dr M.D. Taseer, and Sahibzada Mahmuduzaffar, an Oxford graduate & a renowned Marxist. [[Faiz Ahmed Faiz]], the Leftist poet, was also a lecturer in English at this College. Professor Dilawar Hussain, Professor Karamat Hussain Jafari and Professor Maksud ul Hassan Bokhari also contributed to adding grace and glory to this illustrious institution.
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[[File:Postgraduate Block (Inside) - Govt. M.A.O College Lahore.jpg|thumb|right|Postgraduate Block inside view]]
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[[File:Commerce Block - Govt. M.A.O College Lahore.jpg|thumb|right|Commerce Block]]
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[[File:Karamat Block - Govt. M.A.O College.jpg|thumb|right|Karamat Block]]


==Academics==
==Academics==
MAO College is organized into two divisions, the science and arts division. These divisions are further categorized as academic departments. The core departments include Commerce, Information Technology (I.T.), Chemistry, English, Physics, Mathematics, Mass Communication, Philosophy, Psychology, Statistics, and Social Work.
MAO College is organized into two divisions, the science and arts division. These divisions are further categorized as academic departments. The core departments include Commerce, Information Technology (I.T.), Chemistry, English, Physics, Mathematics, Mass Communication, Philosophy, Psychology, Statistics, and Social Work.<ref>[https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1022860-graduates-receive-degrees-medals Graduates receive degrees, medals] The News International (newspaper), Published 23 December 2022, Retrieved 10 July 2023</ref>


The College offers the Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Physics, Psychology, English, Mathematics, I.T., Mass Communication, and BS Chemistry degrees at the undergraduate level, and the Master of Arts (M.A.) in English Literature, Urdu, Economics, Mass Communication, Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mathematics, and M.Sc. Applied Psychology degrees at the graduate level.
The college offers the Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Physics, Psychology, English, Mathematics, I.T., Mass Communication, and BS Chemistry degrees at the undergraduate level, and the Master of Arts (M.A.) in English Literature, Urdu, Economics, Mass Communication, Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mathematics, and M.Sc. Applied Psychology degrees at the graduate level.


There are separate blocks for each level of education. For example, Kramat Block is associated with the Intermediate level, Commerce Block hosts undergraduate students and Postgraduate Block is devoted to Masters Classes. Dilwar Block and Physics Block are currently in the renovation process and do not operational yet. The College has a state of the art, multimedia enriched Auditorium, which is often used to organize different events.
There are separate blocks for each level of education. For example, Kramat Block is associated with the Intermediate level, Commerce Block hosts undergraduate students and Postgraduate Block is devoted to Masters Classes. Dilwar Block and Physics Block are currently in the renovation process and are not operational yet. The college has a state of the art, multimedia enriched Auditorium, which is often used to organize different events.{{cn|date=October 2023}}


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===Programs Offered===
===Programs offered===
Govt. M.A.O College Lahore is currently offering educational programs at three levels (Intermediate, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate):
Govt. M.A.O. College Lahore is currently offering educational programs at three levels (Intermediate, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate):


====Intermediate====
====Intermediate====
MAO College offers Intermediate programs<ref name="Intermediate Programs Offered by M.A.O College Lahore">{{cite web|title=Intermediate Programs Offered by M.A.O College Lahore|url=http://ocasportal.punjab.gov.pk/collegeprogram.aspx?CollegeID=088A6A16-69A9-E011-969C-0017A4770052|publisher=OCAS - Punjab Government|accessdate=24 August 2014}}</ref> only for boys and there is no co-education at this level. College offers:
MAO College offers Intermediate programs only for boys and there is no co-education at this level.
The College offers:
* F.A.
* F.A.
* F.Sc. (Pre-Medical)
* F.Sc. (Pre-Medical)
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* G.Sc.
* G.Sc.
* I.Com
* I.Com
* I.C.S
* I.C.S (Physics)
* I.C.S (Statistics)


====Undergraduate====
====Undergraduate====
Govt. M.A.O College Lahore provides BS Honors (4-Year) co-education program at the undergraduate level. College is affiliated with [[University of the Punjab]] which has allowed these programs:
Govt. M.A.O. College Lahore provides BS Honors (4-Year) co-education program at the undergraduate level. The College is affiliated with [[University of the Punjab]] which has allowed these programs:
* BBA
* BBA
* B.Com
* B.Com.
* BS Botany
* BS Chemistry
* BS Chemistry
* BS Economics
* BS Economics
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====Postgraduate====
====Postgraduate====
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[[File:IQRA Magazine - Govt. M.A.O College Lahore.jpg|thumb|right|IQRA - College Magazine]]
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[[File:Attaulhaq.jpg|thumb|right|Atta ul Haq Qasmi]]
The college offers the following co-education postgraduate programs:
The college offers the following co-education postgraduate programs:
* M.A. yeryey
* M.A. yeryey
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* M.Sc. Applied Psychology
* M.Sc. Applied Psychology


==College Magazine==
==College magazine==
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[[File:IQRA Magazine - Govt. M.A.O College Lahore.jpg|thumb|260px|right|IQRA - College Magazine]]
College magazine “IQRA” is published annually under the supervision of College Magazine and Publication Committee with English, Urdu and
College magazine “IQRA” is published annually under the supervision of College Magazine and Publication Committee with English, Urdu and
Punjabi sections to explore the literary potentials of the students through their writings. Due to undisclosed reasons magazine could not be published in the last three years (from 2010–13). However, last Principal Prof. Rashid Najeeb took the responsibility and it was due to his efforts that “IQRA” is now published again in 2014.
Punjabi sections to explore the literary potentials of the students through their writings. Due to undisclosed reasons magazine could not be published in the three years (from 2010 to 2013). However, last Principal Prof. Rashid Najeeb took the responsibility and it was due to his efforts that “IQRA” was published again in 2014.


==Sports==
==Sports==
MAO College is also well known for co-curricular, extracurricular, and sports activities. College students often take part in College, Board, and University level competitions. Cricket, Field Hockey, and Football teams are major representations of Govt. M.A.O College in the sports fields. The college's alumni include many national players like [[Saeed Ajmal]], [[Saqlain Mushtaq]], [[Taufeeq Umar]], and [[Salman Akbar]].
MAO College is also well known{{cn|date=October 2023}} for co-curricular, extracurricular, and sports activities. College students often take part in College, Board, and University level competitions. Cricket, Field Hockey, and Football teams are major representations of Govt. M.A.O. College in the sports fields. The college's alumni include many national players like [[Saeed Ajmal]], [[Saqlain Mushtaq]], [[Taufeeq Umar]], and [[Salman Akbar]]. In addition, M.A.O. College made headlines when its first female principal, [https://www.facespakistan.org/the-faces-files-an-inspiring-journey-with-dr-aliya-rehman/ Dr. Aaliya Rehman Khan], was seen [https://english.aaj.tv/news/30326926/mao-college-principal-doctor-alia-rehman-uses-cycle-to-commute-despite-have-a-car-aaj-pakistan riding her bicycle] to and from M.A.O. College every day. Her act aimed to educate students about the detrimental effects of carbon emissions on the environment while also promoting healthy lifestyles.


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
Alumni of Govt. M.A.O College Lahore includes:
Alumni of Govt. M.A.O. College Lahore include:


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=== Literature and arts ===
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[[File:Attaulhaq.jpg|thumb|260px|right|Atta ul Haq Qasmi]]
* [[Ata ul Haq Qasmi|Atta-ul-Haq Qasmi]] (poet, columnist, fournalist)

* [[Amjad Islam Amjad]] (poet)<ref>[https://www.brecorder.com/news/40225549 Renowned poet Amjad Islam Amjad passes away in Lahore] Business Recorder (newspaper), Published 10 February 2023, Retrieved 10 July 2023</ref>
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===Literature and Arts===
* [[Masood Akhtar (actor)|Masood Akhtar]] (actor)
* [[Ata ul Haq Qasmi|Atta-ul-Haq Qasmi]]<ref name="Ata ul Haq Qasmi">{{cite web|title=Ata ul Haq Qasmi|url=http://www.urdubiography.com/poets/attaul-haq-qasmi.html|publisher=urdubiography.com|accessdate=17 July 2015}}</ref> (Poet, Columnist, Journalist)
* [[Amjad Islam Amjad]] (Poet)


===Politics===
===Politics===
* [[Khawaja Saad Rafique]]<ref name="Khawaja Saad Rafique">{{cite web|title=Khawaja Saad Rafique|url=http://www.pakistanherald.com/profile/khawaja-saad-rafique-217|publisher=Pakistan Herald|accessdate=17 July 2015}}</ref> (Minister for [[Pakistan Railways]], Politician)<ref name="Profile of Khawaja Saad Rafique">{{cite web|title=Profile of Khawaja Saad Rafique|url=http://www.awaztoday.com/profile_Khawaja-Saad-Rafique_17.aspx|publisher=Awaz TV|accessdate=17 July 2015}}</ref>
* [[Khawaja Saad Rafique]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Khawaja Saad Rafique profile|url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1024456/khawaja-saad-rafique|newspaper=Dawn (newspaper)|date=28 April 2013 |archive-date=25 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025135222/http://www.dawn.com/news/1024456/khawaja-saad-rafique|access-date=10 July 2023}}</ref> ([[Pakistan Railways|former Minister for Pakistan Railways]], politician, member of [[Pakistan Muslim League (N)|PML - N]])


== Controversy ==
Government M.A.O College became topic of headlines in late 2019 after the suicide of an English professor after alleged harassment accusations<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reporter |first=The Newspaper's Staff |date=2019-10-25 |title=Lecturer's suicide over sexual harassment allegations: HED probe finds college principal negligent |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1512773 |access-date=2024-02-03 |website=DAWN.COM |language=en}}</ref> which were later founded to be false. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-10-19 |title=Lahore professor dies by suicide amid harassment case |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2083316/professor-commits-suicide-amid-harassment-scandal |access-date=2024-02-03 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en}}</ref>
==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.digitallibrary.edu.pk/gmao.html Govt. M.A.O College Lahore at Pakistan National Digital Library]


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Not to be confused with MAO College Aligarh, a College established by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
Government Muhammadan Anglo Oriental College Lahore
گورنمنٹ ایم۔اے۔او کالج لاہور
Logo of Govt MAO College Lahore
Other name
Govt. M.A.O. College Lahore
Former name
Santana Dharma College
Motto(Arabic) بَسۡطَةً۬ فِى ٱلۡعِلۡمِ وَٱلۡجِسۡمِ
Motto in English
Allah has increased him abundantly in knowledge and stature
TypePublic university
Established1933
AccreditationBoard of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Lahore
Academic affiliations
Punjab University[1]
Higher Education Commission of Pakistan
PrincipalDr. Anjum Javed
Academic staff
170±
Students10,000±
Undergraduates2000±
Postgraduates600±
Location
Lahore
,
Pakistan
CampusUrban
Colors     Green, maroon, gold, blue
NicknameAnglorians
Websiteofficial website

Government Muhammadan Anglo Oriental College (abbreviated to Govt. M.A.O. College Lahore; Urdu: گورنمنٹ ایم۔اے۔او کالج لاہور;) is a public college located adjacent to Civil Secretariat Lahore. It is among the oldest educational institutions in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

It was established in 1933 as MAO College by Anjuman-e-Islamia at Amritsar and Professor S. Mercado was appointed the first principal. It had played a significant role in the creation of Pakistan. After the independence of Pakistan in 1947, the college was shifted to Lahore, in the building of a Hindu established college, Sanatan Dharma College, which was in turn shifted to Ambala, Haryana after partition. [citation needed]

History

[edit]
Administration Block

In 1933, MAO College was established by the Anjuman-e-Islamia in Amritsar on the pattern of the MAO College Aligarh to overcome the deficiencies of modern education in local Muslims. Professor S. Mercado was appointed the first principal. At the time of Partition, most of the college staff and students migrated to Lahore, where a new MAO College was established with the same pattern and mostly same staff, in the former Sanatan Dharma College premises, which in turn moved to Ambala.[citation needed]

Outside view of Postgraduate Block
Postgraduate Block inside view
Commerce Block
Karamat Block

Academics

[edit]

MAO College is organized into two divisions, the science and arts division. These divisions are further categorized as academic departments. The core departments include Commerce, Information Technology (I.T.), Chemistry, English, Physics, Mathematics, Mass Communication, Philosophy, Psychology, Statistics, and Social Work.[2]

The college offers the Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Physics, Psychology, English, Mathematics, I.T., Mass Communication, and BS Chemistry degrees at the undergraduate level, and the Master of Arts (M.A.) in English Literature, Urdu, Economics, Mass Communication, Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mathematics, and M.Sc. Applied Psychology degrees at the graduate level.

There are separate blocks for each level of education. For example, Kramat Block is associated with the Intermediate level, Commerce Block hosts undergraduate students and Postgraduate Block is devoted to Masters Classes. Dilwar Block and Physics Block are currently in the renovation process and are not operational yet. The college has a state of the art, multimedia enriched Auditorium, which is often used to organize different events.[citation needed]

Postgraduate Block
Commerce Block
Karamat Block

Programs offered

[edit]

Govt. M.A.O. College Lahore is currently offering educational programs at three levels (Intermediate, Undergraduate, and Postgraduate):

Intermediate

[edit]

MAO College offers Intermediate programs only for boys and there is no co-education at this level. The College offers:

  • F.A.
  • F.Sc. (Pre-Medical)
  • F.Sc. (Pre-Engineering)
  • G.Sc.
  • I.Com
  • I.C.S (Physics)
  • I.C.S (Statistics)

Undergraduate

[edit]

Govt. M.A.O. College Lahore provides BS Honors (4-Year) co-education program at the undergraduate level. The College is affiliated with University of the Punjab which has allowed these programs:

  • BBA
  • B.Com.
  • BS Botany
  • BS Chemistry
  • BS Economics
  • BS English
  • BS Information Technology
  • BS Mathematics
  • BS Mass Communication
  • BS Physics
  • BS Psychology

Postgraduate

[edit]
IQRA - College Magazine
Atta ul Haq Qasmi

The college offers the following co-education postgraduate programs:

  • M.A. yeryey
  • M.A. English
  • M.A. Mass Communication
  • M.A. Urdu
  • M.Sc. Mathematics
  • M.Sc. Applied Psychology

College magazine

[edit]

College magazine “IQRA” is published annually under the supervision of College Magazine and Publication Committee with English, Urdu and Punjabi sections to explore the literary potentials of the students through their writings. Due to undisclosed reasons magazine could not be published in the three years (from 2010 to 2013). However, last Principal Prof. Rashid Najeeb took the responsibility and it was due to his efforts that “IQRA” was published again in 2014.

Sports

[edit]

MAO College is also well known[citation needed] for co-curricular, extracurricular, and sports activities. College students often take part in College, Board, and University level competitions. Cricket, Field Hockey, and Football teams are major representations of Govt. M.A.O. College in the sports fields. The college's alumni include many national players like Saeed Ajmal, Saqlain Mushtaq, Taufeeq Umar, and Salman Akbar. In addition, M.A.O. College made headlines when its first female principal, Dr. Aaliya Rehman Khan, was seen riding her bicycle to and from M.A.O. College every day. Her act aimed to educate students about the detrimental effects of carbon emissions on the environment while also promoting healthy lifestyles.

Notable alumni

[edit]

Alumni of Govt. M.A.O. College Lahore include:

Literature and arts

[edit]

Politics

[edit]

Controversy

[edit]

Government M.A.O College became topic of headlines in late 2019 after the suicide of an English professor after alleged harassment accusations[5] which were later founded to be false. [6]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Government M.A.O. Graduate College,Lahore is an affiliated college of the University of the Punjab University of the Punjab website, Retrieved 10 July 2023
  2. ^ Graduates receive degrees, medals The News International (newspaper), Published 23 December 2022, Retrieved 10 July 2023
  3. ^ Renowned poet Amjad Islam Amjad passes away in Lahore Business Recorder (newspaper), Published 10 February 2023, Retrieved 10 July 2023
  4. ^ "Khawaja Saad Rafique profile". Dawn (newspaper). 28 April 2013. Archived from the original on 25 October 2014. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  5. ^ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (25 October 2019). "Lecturer's suicide over sexual harassment allegations: HED probe finds college principal negligent". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 3 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Lahore professor dies by suicide amid harassment case". The Express Tribune. 19 October 2019. Retrieved 3 February 2024.

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