Postmaster General Punjab and Rector FCC unveil FCC Commemorative Stamp
On Monday 9 June 2014, the Postmaster General Punjab Province Lahore Fakir Syed Shaharyaruddin and the Rector FCC Dr James Tebbe, unveiled a commemorative postage stamp highlighting 150 years of Forman Christian College (FCC). Mr Sikander Jalal, Joint Secretary Ministry of Postal Services & Communications, also participated in the unveiling. Other distinguished guests from Pakistan Post Lahore included Postmaster General Ms Robina Tayyab, Deputy Postmaster General (Administration) Syed Shoaib Ali Jaffri, Deputy Postmaster General (Operations) Dr Muhammad Akram Nawaz and Chief Postmaster Mr Rizwan Qadeer. Mr Muhammad Shakoor, Assistant Deputy Director General (Philately), came from Pakistan Post Islamabad and Deputy Secretary Dr Munir A Khan from the Ministry of Postal Services & Communications, Islamabad. Deans and senior staff from FCC also attended the function. The stamp depicts Sinclair Hall which was constructed to mark the centenary of FCC and named after a dedicated Principal, Dr E J Sinclair who served FCC for over fifty years as a faculty member and from 1962-1968 as Principal. The building was designed by architect Nasreddin Murat Khan who also designed the Minar-e-Pakistan. The depiction is by watercolour artist Anjum Zaheer. Fakir Syed Shaharyaruddin and Mr Sikander Jalal, who are both Formanites, shared their memories of FCC and congratulated their alma mater on successfully completing 150 years of service to the nation. A presentation on Pakistani Philately by renowned historian Fakir Syed Aijazuddin concluded the event. ...
Pakistan Post issues stamp commemorating FCC’s 150th anniversary
On Wednesday 14 May 2014, Pakistan Post issued a stamp highlighting FCC’s sesquicentennial. For those who don’t want to go to the GPO, panes of 15 stamps are now available from Ms Eileen Dass’s office at the cost of Rs 150. Pak Post has also issued a first day cover and an accompanying leaflet, shown below. A limited number of first day covers will be available for sale from Tuesday 20 May 2014. Here is an extract from the leaflet: “To commemorate the great achievements of FCC, in its sesquicentennial year, Pakistan Post is issuing a stamp which depicts Sinclair Hall, constructed to mark the centenary of FCC and completed in 1971. Named after a devoted principal, Dr EJ Sinclair, who served FCC for over fifty years as a faculty member and from 1962-1968 as Principal, the building was designed by architect Nasreddin Murat Khan who also designed the Minar-e-Pakistan. One of the most recognisable buildings on campus, the depiction is by watercolour artist Anjum Zaheer. As FCC celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2014, it is proud of the legacy it has inherited and aware of the responsibility this places on it as educators of the youth of Pakistan, and indeed the region.”...
April 150 Quiz Answers
1864 was the year of FCC’s birth. What other births – of people and institutions – were happening in the world? This is the fifth in our series of quizzes to celebrate FCC’s 150th anniversary and takes as its starting point various births in the year 1864. 1. In Lahore another famous educational institution was born in 1864. Which was it? Answer: Government College 2. In England, John Wisden published “The Cricketer’s Almanack for the year 1864”, the first issue of a reference book which would come to be considered the Bible of cricket. One of its sections is “5 Cricketers of the Year”. Who was the first Pakistani cricketer to be included in this section? Answer: Fazal Mahmood 3. In 1864, St Mary’s School was established in Bombay (Mumbai) by the Jesuits. One of its most famous alumni was Farrokh Bulsara. He is now considered one of the greatest rock singers of all time. Which name is he more commonly known as? Answer: Freddy Mercury 4. Dr Aloysius Alzheimer was born in June 1864 in Germany. In 1906, he identified the disease that bears his name. What part of the body does Alzheimer’s disease affect? Answer: brain 5. The painter and illustrator Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was born in France in November 1864. He is one of the most famous artists of which artistic movement? Answer: post-impressionism 6. The Royal Bank of Canada, the largest financial institution in the country, was established in 1864 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia is the second smallest province of Canada; which is the smallest? Answer: Prince Edward Island 7. In 1864 Charing Cross Station was opened in London. Lahorites have their own Charing Cross (now officially called Faisal Chowk) where until 1951 a marble pavilion sheltered a bust of Queen Victoria. Where is this bust now? Answer: Lahore Museum 8. In 1864, the Quanjude Restaurant was established in Beijing, and introduced an ancient and iconic dish to the rest of the world. What was this dish? Answer: Peking Duck 9. In 1864 in South Africa, Bloemfel was founded on the banks of the river Vaal when diamonds were discovered in the area. The unit of measurement for diamonds is a carat. How much does one carat weigh? Answer: .2 grams 10. In 1864 Lobos Partido, a subdivision of Buenos Aires Province in Argentina, was created. It is the birthplace of President Juan Peron, whose second wife, Eva Peron, inspired the famous musical Evita. Which of the following musicals did the same team of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice also write together? Answer: Jesus Christ...
More FCC 150 merchandise available
The Dean of Students Office and the Advancement Office have had special merchandise made for FCC’s 150th Anniversary. The Dean of Students Office is currently selling mugs for Rs 200 each. The mugs have been designed to represent traditional fabrics and crafts from different areas of Pakistan. The Advancement Office is selling FCC 150 mugs for Rs 200 each. They are also selling polo shirts in blue and black colors (sizes small, medium and large). The shirts are available at a promotional price of Rs 350 until the end of this month. Following that, the shirts will be sold at their regular price of Rs 500. ...
Winner of March 150 Quiz: Muhammad Adeel
Congratulations to Mr Muhammad Adeel (roll number 14-29002) MPhil Biotechnology for scoring the highest number of points in the March 150 Quiz. Mr Muhammad Adeel got all the answers right. His score was followed closely by those of Moazzam Anees Khan Lodhi and Nimra Nazar. Please contact the Communications Office, N Block, Room 222, to claim your voucher. The next quiz will be announced on 2 April 2014....
March 150 Quiz Answers
FCC’s alumni have made a name for themselves in a wide range of occupations. Since this is the month of the Annual Alumni Reunion, we think it appropriate that this, the fourth in the 150 series of quizzes about FCC, looks at a few of our many alumni. 1. Graduating with a degree in Economics from FCC, Eqbal Ahmad went on to become a renowned thinker and writer. In an obituary, a friend wrote: “He brought wisdom and integrity to the cause of oppressed peoples.” Who was this friend? Answer: Edward Said 2. A street close to FCC has been named after cartoonist Jawed Iqbal. Where is this street? Answer: off M M Alam Road 3. Krishen Chander is famous for – amongst other writings – his Urdu and Hindi short stories. Which of the following was written by him? Answer: Garjan ki Aik Sham 4. Pakistani-American actor Faran Tahir did his Intermediate from FCC, going on to do degrees at the University of California at Berkeley and Harvard University. Which actor has he NOT co-starred with? Answer: Christian Bale 5. Sir Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar OBE, FRS,was a renowned scientist, the first Director General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, and the person for whom one of India’s most prestigious science award is named. In which subject did he do his MSc in FCC in 1919? Answer: Chemistry 6. Faustin Elmer Chaudhry (better known as Chacha Chaudhry) is considered the pioneer of photojournalism in Pakistan. He worked as a freelance photographer until signing up with which newspaper in 1949? Answer: Pakistan Times 7. Jamila Hashmi was a writer of short stories and novels. In which subject did she do her Masters while at FCC? Answer: English 8. Sheila Bhasin Gujral, wife of another Formanite former Indian Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral, was an award-winning poet. Writing in English, Hindi and Punjabi, her work was also translated. Which language was her poetry collection “Two Black Cinders” translated into? Answer: Arabic 9. Capt Dr Inderjit Kanwar Singh of the Indian Medical Service was one of over 130,000 Indians who served in France during World War I. Killed in action in 1914, he is buried in Bethune. Which award was he given posthumously? Answer: Military Cross 10. Feroze-ud-Din Khan, captain of the FCC hockey team in 1925, was also a member of the Indian team at the Amsterdam Olympics of 1928. This team won the gold medal starting a winning streak for Indian hockey which was to last for how many Olympiads? Answer:...
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