GC Women University Faisalabad Celebrates 79th Independence Day with Flag Hoisting and a Variety of Activities

GC Women University Faisalabad Celebrates 79th Independence Day with Flag Hoisting and a Variety of Activities FAISALABAD, August 14, 2026: Government College Women University Faisalabad (GCWUF) marked Pakistan???s 79th Independence Day with patriotic fervor, bringing together national pride, youth engagement, and a renewed commitment to Pakistan's ideals. The main ceremony featured Air Marshal Farhat Hussain Khan (Retd) HI(M), SBt, former Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force; MPA Uzma Raja, MPA Qudsia Batool, and CPO Faisalabad Tanveer Hussain as guests of honor, while Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Kanwal Ameen (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz) graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The celebrations began with flag hoisting, followed by a smart police march-past, colorful student tableaux, a patriotic poster exhibition, and Independence Day cake cutting. Addressing the gathering, Rtd. Air Marshal Farhat Hussain Khan stressed that freedom carries the responsibility to think, learn, and contribute meaningfully to the nation. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Kanwal Ameen called Independence Day an occasion for both celebration and self-reflection, urging the youth to translate Quaid-e-Azam???s principles of honesty, integrity and responsibility into action. She commended the efforts of Dr. Asma Aziz and other organisers on making excellent arrangements for the celebrations. CPO Tanveer Hussain paid tribute to the sacrifices of the Armed Forces and police martyrs and emphasized unity and responsible citizenship. The ceremony was attended by university faculty and staff, along with many students, reflecting the GCWUF community???s enthusiastic participation in the Independence Day celebrations. The event culminated a week-long series of activities at GCWUF, including Quran Khawani, an Independence Badminton Match, a poster exhibition, and other patriotic engagements organized by the Directorate of Student Affairs in collaboration with various academic departments, student societies, and the Media Cell.