The Department of Psychology, LGU and Fountain House, Lahore signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 5th April, 2025. The MoU outlines joint initiatives in community service, student internships and training, collaborative research, as well as the organization of seminars, workshops, and conferences to improve academic research, professional training in psychology, community collaboration and mental health care. Dr. Syed Imran Murtaza, Medical Superintendent of Fountain House, and Dr. Nida Zafar, Chairperson of the Psychology Department at LGU-representing Vice Chancellor, Major General Muhammad Khalil Dar, HI(M) (Retd) —were the signatories of this agreement. Senior psychologists from Fountain House and Dr. Shamshad Bashir, an assistant professor in the department of psychology at LGU, were present at the signing ceremony.
Lahore Garrison University and Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on advancing research in various fields, including: • Computer Sciences: Joint research projects and academic programs. • Psychology: Collaborative research initiatives, counselling, training and data collection. • Management Sciences: Academic and research partnerships. • Medical Sciences: Breakthrough research and medical advancements. This partnership, led by LGU’s Vice Chancellor, Major General Muhammad Khalil Dar, HI(M) (Retd), aims to foster innovation, academic excellence, and research output.
The Department of Psychology, organized 15th International Conference session in collaboration with Pakistan Psychological Association (PPA) Titled: “NAVIGATING APPLIED FIELDS OF PSYCHOLOGY: RESERCH, PRACTICES AND CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS IN PAKISTAN” on 15th November, Friday at 10 am in Jinnah Auditorium, Lahore Garrison University. Keynote speaker for the event was Prof. Dr. Rafia Rafique Director Institute of Psychology, PU and President of (PPA) who presented on “UNLOCKING JOY: THE SCIENCE AND ART OF HAPPINESS AND WELL-BEING”. The second guest speaker was Dr. Syeda Shahida Batool, Professor of Psychology from GCU Lahore and she presented on “BREAKING THE CYCLE OF INTERGENERATIONAL TRANSFER OF TRAUMA AND MENTAL ILLNESS”. Some students also presented their research work in the conference. Vice Chancellor LGU, Maj General Khalil Dar HI(M) (Redt), Registrar, Brig Adnan Ahmed Khan, SI(M), (Retd) along with HOD Psychology department, faculty members and students were part of the Conference.
Orientation of fresh intake students was held on 8th -9th October 2024 under the arrangements by the department of student affairs and counseling center.
Inter Universities Painting and Punjabi Debate Competition was held at COMSATS University Islamabad Lahore Campus on 9th October 2024 organized by the faculty of Psychology, Department of Humanities.
Mental Health Day was organized by the Department of psychology on 30th September 2024. The theme of this year’s mental health day was “It's time to prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace”.
Aleena Ashraf and Iram Shahzadi from BS Clinical Psychology 3rd Semester participated in a poster competition on the Pakistan AIDS Control Program organized by Beaconhouse National University (BNU) on 29th April, 2024. Both students secured positions in the top 20.
The student of psychology department participated in “Art Reveil 2024 “Art Against Drugs Uniting Creativity”. Our student “Nimra Umer Draz” from BS Applied Psychology 6th semester secured 3rd position in inter-university E-poster competition held at University of Home Economics, Lahore on 9th May, 2024.
The students from the department of psychology participated in the ‘Intra Varsity Poster Competition” organized by the GCU Anti-Narcotics Society. Our student, named Irum Shahzadi, from MS Clinical Psychology, has won 2nd Position in the poster competition. The event aims to foster a platform for innovative ideas and artistic expressions that can contribute to combating against drug in our society.
The “High Achievers Award Ceremony” was held on 16th May, 2024 in Jinnah Auditorium & Iqbal Hall. The students from psychology department having the highest Semester GPA received certificates of merit & rewards from Worthy Vice-Chancellor Major General Muhammad Khalil Dar, HI (M) (Retd), Dr. Amir Mehmood Bajwa, Dean of Social Sciences, and Dr. Zarghuna Naseem, HoD Psychology Dept, LGU.
Students of the psychology department, LGU participated in the Beaconhouse National University (BNU) Inter University Quiz Competition held on 30th April, 2024.
Students of the psychology department, LGU participated in the Beaconhouse National University (BNU) Inter University/School Poster Competition held on 29th April, 2024.
The department of psychology collaboration with the Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning (PILL) arranged an awareness seminar on ‘Sexual Harassment Awareness’ at Iqbal Auditorium on 30th April, 2024.
Students of Lahore Garrison University participated in BNU mental health week, 2024 organised from 29th April to 3rd May, 2024. Students of LGU secured 2nd position in the Performing Arts Competition held on 2nd May, 2024.
Students of the psychology department, LGU participated in the GCU inter university poster competition held on March, 2024.
A qualitative research workshop was held on August 2, 2023. Professor Rab Nawaz Lodhi from Hailey College of Commerce at Punjab University shared insights about how to improve qualitative research using NVivo software.
A workshop on AMOS software was held on 10th and 11th August, 2023. Dr Fayyaz Ahmad, Associate Professor & Chair, Department of Statistics, University of Gujrat, Hafiz Hayat Campus, Gujrat, Pakistan shared the brief introduction of AMOS software, followed by the discussion of training material provided by the resource person. After that step-by-step procedure of using the software was done at a pace that all faculty members followed it easily. Different analysis were conducted by the resource person and queries and questions were also answered satisfactorily for two days.
A qualitative research workshop was held on 15th and 16th August, 2023. Dr. Zia Aslam, Assistant Professor, Superior University, Lahore shared insights about how to improve quantitative research using SMART PLS.
Lahore Garrison University and Lahore College for Women University signed a collaborative project on September 19, 2023.
Orientation of Fall 2023 was held on October 16, 2023 at Lahore Garrison University, Iqbal Auditorium. Dean Social Sciences Dr. Nauman Majeed and HoD psychology department Dr. Zarghuna Naseem along with the faculty members warmly welcomed all freshers.
A farewell was given to the Former Vice Chancellor Major General Shahzad Sikander, HI (M) (Redt), Lahore Garrison University by the department of psychology on October 30, 2023.
The “High Achievers Award Ceremony” was held on November 16, 2023 in Jinnah Auditorium & Usman Shaukat Hall. The students from psychology department having highest semester GPA received certificates of merit from Worthy Vice-Chancellor Major General Shahzad Sikander, HI (M) (Redt), Dr. Nouman Majeed, Dean of Social Sciences, and Dr. Zarghuna Naseem, HoD Psychology Dept, LGU.
A focus group discussion was held on November 23, 2023. The students from the psychology department with some foreign exchange students engaged in a meaningful conversation on 'The Effect of Mattress on Sleep Quality, Back Pain, and Mood in Pakistani Adults'. This discussion was facilitated by the team from Lahore College Women's University.
The students from the department of psychology make posters on title “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right” on December 18, 2023. Vice-Chancellor Major General Muhammad Khalil Dar, HI (M) (Redt), Dr. Zarghuna Naseem, HoD and the teachers give their remarks and appreciated the students.
Students from the department of psychology participated in poster competition and secured 3rd position at Bahria University Lahore Campus with theme: “Our Minds Our Rights: Mental Health is a Universal Human Right” was held on October 24, 2023.
Mental Health Week organized by the department of psychology with theme “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right” celebrated on 13th and 15th November, 2023.
Poster competition was held on October 19, 2023 at University of Home Economics. The students from the department of psychology participated and secured 1st and 2nd positions.
Students from various universities participated in Inter-university E-Poster and Quiz competition on a theme “Mental Health is a Universal Human Right” on 13th November, 2023.
Prof. Dr. Syeda Shahiba Batool, Professor & Former Chairperson, Department of Psychology, GC University, Lahore; Prof. Dr. Masha Asad Khan, Dean Humanities & Social Sciences, Kinnaird College for Women University, Lahore; Dr. Subha Malik, HoD, Associate Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, Govt. Graduate College for Women Gulberg, Lahore; Dr. Afifa Anjum, Associate Professor, Institute of Applied Psychology, PU, Lahore; Dr. Zarghuna Naseem, HoD, Lahore Garrison University moderate a session.
The Department of Psychology organized Data analysis workshop “Mediation and Moderation” on 5th June, 2023 in Usman Shaukat Hall. Dr. Faiqa Yaseen, Assistant Professor, LGU was the resource person.
The “High Achievers Award Ceremony” was held on 4th May, 2023 in Jinnah Auditorium & Usman Shaukat Hall. The students from psychology department having the highest Semester GPA received certificates of merit & rewards from Worthy Vice-Chancellor Major General Shahzad Sikander, HI (M) (Retd), Dr. Nouman Majeed, Dean of Social Sciences, and Dr. Zarghuna Naseem, HoD Psychology Dept, LGU.
Chief Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer (Federal Shariat Court) visited Fountain House as Chief Guest on Awareness Seminar on Postpartum Depression. Chairperson of psychology department Dr. Zarghuna Naseem with the students of MS Clinical Psychology attended the seminar on February 18, 2023.
The faculty of social sciences organized two days International Conference of Social Sciences Research (ICSSR 2023) on 25th-26th January 2023 with a title “Modern Approaches in Social Sciences Research: Addressing Indigenous and Global Challenges”.
The Vice Chancellor, Lahore Garrison University, Maj General Shahzad Sikander HI (M) Redt with Prof. Dr Anila Kamal, Vice Chancellor, Rawalpindi Women University; Prof. Dr. Jawad Syed, Professor of Suleman Dawood School of Business, LUMS; Dr Rana Qasim, Psychiatrist, Al Noor Hospital, Makkah al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia and conference organizers.
Prof Dr. Rukhsana Kausar, Vice Chancellor and Professor of Psychology, Government College for Women University; Prof. Dr. Syeda Shahida Batool, Professor at Government College University, Lahore; Prof. Dr. Masha Asad Khan, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Kinnaird College for Women University and Prof. Dr. Sultan Shah, Dean, Faculty of Languages, Islamic and Oriented Learning, Government College University Lahore.
Glimpse of Scientific Sessions ICSSR 2023
The closing ceremony with Prof. Dr. Syeda Shahida Batool, Professor, GCUL and Dr. Zarghuna Naseem, Chairperson of Psychology Department, LGU.
The Inter Universities Mimes and Plays Competition organized by the Government College University Lahore, on the topic “Gender Sensitivity and Mental Health” on 23rd December 2022 at Bukhari Auditorium. The students from psychology department participated and won the first position.
The Vice Chancellor Major General Shahzad Sikander, HI (M) (Retd) and Dr. Zarghuna Naseem (HoD) gave special recognition and appreciation to the students and faculty members of the psychology department for getting first position in mime/play competition
The students of psychology department participated in the Inter Universities Poster Competition organized by the Government College University Lahore, on the topic “Gender Sensitivity and Mental Health” on 20th December 2022
The Directorate of Student Affairs & Counselling hosted the annual “High Achievers Award Ceremony” on 9th December, 2022 in Jinnah Auditorium & Usman Shaukat Hall. The students from psychology department having the highest SGPA received certificates of merit & rewards from Worthy Vice-Chancellor, Dean of Social Sciences and HoD of the psychology department. Major General Shahzad Sikander, HI (M) (Retd), Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Nauman Majeed, Dean of Social Sciences, and Dr. Zarghuna Naseem, HoD Psychology Dept, LGU, as chief guests complimented the students for their meritorious accomplishments in a multitude of top-tier academics
The department of psychology created “Garrison Psychological Society” and conducted elections on December 07, 2022. The volunteer students applied for respective posts like President, Vice President, General Secretary, Information Secretary and Media & Relationship Manager. The purpose of the society is to enhance the performance of psychology department and collaboration with other societies of LGU for mutual learning
Pink Ribbon Day was organized by the Department of Psychology on 24th November, 2022 in collaboration with Pink Ribbon Society and Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital. A team of doctors from the hospital gave an informative lecture regarding early identification of breast cancer.
The students from the Department of Psychology ran a campaign, collected and donated 32,000 Rs to Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital for the treatment of cancer patients.
Every Ribbon Makes a Difference.
Maj General Shahzad Sikander, HI(M) (Retd), Vice Chancellor, LGU concluded the session and presented souvenir to the guest speakers Dr. Zeeshan Tariq, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Shaukat Khanum Hospital and Dr. Fareeha Sheikh, Oncologist, Jinnah Hospital, Lahore.
Dr. Zeeshan Tariq, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Shaukat Khanum Hospital addressing the student of psychology department regarding early identification, symptoms and treatment of breast cancer.
The orientation of newly enrolled students was held on November 02, 2022. Dr. Nouman Majeed, Dean of Social Sciences, Dr. Zarghuna Naseem, Chairperson Psychology Department and Faculty Members of the psychology department brief the students on activities and campus events.
‘Make Mental Health and Wellbeing for all a Global Priority’
Dr. Kausar Sohail, a Clinical Psychologist currently living in Canada gave an influential online lecture on “Stress, Awareness, and Coping Strategies”. In her lecture, she described that stress is any type of change that causes physical, psychological, or emotional strain. It is very important that one learns and recognizes when they are experiencing stress, as this is the first step to combat stress. Stress can further be managed by problem-focused coping, emotion focused coping, and social support. Problem-focused coping is all the active efforts we put in to manage stressful situations and alter our troubled environment and relationships to modify or eliminate the sources of stress via individual behavior. Emotion focused coping includes talking, and writing about the emotions through therapy, mindful meditation, or distraction with other activities. Social support is getting help from friends and family in times of crisis to give us a broader focus and positive self-image. The lecture streamed online via Zoom and LGU TV and aired in Lahore Garrison University where it was attended by all students, faculty members and the Chairperson of the Psychology department.
Day 2: Vice Chancellor, Lahore Garrison University, Maj General Shahzad Sikandar HI (M) Retd. presenting certificate and shield to the session chair of the 2nd scientific session, Dr. Syeda Shahida Batool, Professor at Government College University, Lahore.
Day 2: Vice Chancellor, Lahore Garrison University, Maj General Shahzad Sikandar HI (M) Retd. presenting certificates of appreciation to Chairperson, Dr. Zarghuna Naseem accompanied by Coordinator of the Psychological section of ICMSS 2022, Dr Faiqa Yaseen and faculty members, Mr Khurram Awan and Mr Abdul Raffay.
Day 2: Dr. Zarghuna Naseem, Chairperson Psychology Department, Lahore Garrison University giving concluding remarks at the closing ceremony of ICMSS 2022.
Day 2: Department of psychology, Lahore Garrison University with the session chairs, Dr. Syeda Shahida Batool, Professor at Government College University, Lahore and Dr. Subha Malik, Head of the Department at Government Gulberg College for Women on the second day of ICMSS 2022.
Day 2: Ms Aamna Tayyaba Khan and Ms Zuhaa Hassan while moderating the 2nd scientific session of ICMSS 2022`.
Day 2: Dr. Zarghuna Naseem, Chairperson, Psychology Department, Lahore Garrison University with session chairs Dr. Syeda Shahida Batool, Professor at Government College University, Lahore and Dr Subha Malik, Head of the Department at Government Gulberg College for Women.
Day 1: Presenters of the 1st scientific session with session chair, Dr. Rafia Rafique, Director of Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Dr. Zarghuna Naseem, Chairperson, Psychology Department and Faculty members of Psychology Department, Lahore Garrison University.
