Youm-e-Tashakur observed at GCUF
Faisalabad, 16 May 2025: Government College University Faisalabad proudly observed a Day of Gratitude to commemorate the recent historic victory against foreign aggression and to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifices of the brave soldiers of Pakistan.
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