FCC students selected for international undergraduate conference

Lahore, Students of Forman Christian College, Husnain Iqbal, Roll No 13-10192 and Javeria Younas Abbassi, Roll No 12-10124, submitted their papers to the International Development: Progress, Regress or Stasis Conference, organized by the University of East London, and held on 10 November, 2012.

Husnain Iqbal’s paper on ‘Humanitarian intervention in Libya: Humanitarianism or Western powers’ interests?’ and Javeria Younas Abbassi’s paper on ‘US aid to Pakistan; International Democratization versus geo-political interests’, were selected at the international undergraduate conference.

The papers were selected from many documents that the conference received from all over the world. This not only speaks of the quality of the students but also highlights the completion of the activities and the sincerity of effort that the Political Science Department puts in its students.

FFC aims to create and disseminate knowledge and to develop informed, ethical and responsible citizens, who are prepared to learn, lead and serve, who live by the college motto “By Love Serve One Another”. The Vision of the college is to be recognized as one of the very best colleges in the entire subcontinent. This is in keeping with the distinguished reputation established during the first century in the life of the college.

Forman Christian College starts functioning since 1864. One of the premier colleges on the subcontinent, FCC has distinguished itself through its remarkable graduates and the achievements of its faculty. It has built a reputation for providing outstanding education with innovation and pioneering work in its curriculum, admissions policies, and the rigor of its academic programs.

FCC’s green campus in the heart of Lahore offers a safe and quiet environment for students at all levels. With its renovation projects and new university buildings, students benefit from the latest technology as it is incorporated into the curriculum, and modern classrooms and laboratories in which to study.

The Baccalaureate program, started in 2005, offers an American style, world-class education to Pakistanis at tuitions that are affordable. New postgraduate programs started with the MBA in 2007, and now include MPhil and Masters degrees in specific disciplines. FCC’s generous financial aid program and scholarships for deserving students make high quality education readily accessible. FCC is an HEC-recognized, W-category university.

FCC’s faculty takes a personal interest in students and has a deep desire to see students succeed. Overseas faculty teach in the Intermediate, Baccalaureate and MBA programs and offer an international perspective available at few colleges or universities in Pakistan.