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History

FG Postgraduate College
for Women Kashmir Road Rawalpindi.

College History

The College is located in the heart of Rawalpindi Cantt with adequate building and sprawling lawns.

Its evolutionary journey began in 1952 as a primary institution. The foundation stone was laid by Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan on 26th February, 1952 then Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan Army.

Later upgraded to an Intermediate College in 1959 it assumed the status of a Degree College in 1963.

In 1966, under the vibrant vision of its pioneer principal Ms. Salma Masud, it emerged as a leading institution known to one and all as C.B. College under the administrative control of Cantonment Board Rawalpindi. It was after the nationalization of the colleges in 1974 that it was renamed as Federal Government Postgraduate College for Women Rawalpindi Cantt.

To facilitate the growing needs and number of students B.Sc Classes commenced in 1987 and second shift for F.A / F.Sc was initiated in 1990. In 2018, BS 4 years Programme was initiated in multiple disciplines.

Our Philosophy

At F.G. Post Graduate College for Women, we empower young women through academic excellence, ethical values, and civic responsibility—fostering leadership, resilience, and a commitment to positive change in society.

Our College Principle

The Principal of F.G. Post Graduate College for Women leads with vision, integrity, and dedication—empowering women through education, fostering excellence, and inspiring a culture of innovation, discipline, and compassion.

Key Of Success

Success at F.G. Post Graduate College for Women stems from academic rigor, moral values, and personal development—empowering students with knowledge, integrity, and purpose to lead, serve, and inspire.

Uncovering the past's impact.

College Brief History

The College is located in the heart of Rawalpindi Cantt with adequate building and sprawling lawns. Its evolutionary journey began in 1952 as a primary institution. The foundation stone was laid by Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan on 26th February, 1952 then Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan Army. Later upgraded to an Intermediate College in 1959 it assumed the status of a Degree College in 1963.

In 1966, under the vibrant vision of its pioneer principal Ms. Salma Masud, it emerged as a leading institution known to one and all as C.B. College under the administrative control of Cantonment Board Rawalpindi. It was after the nationalization of the colleges in 1974 that it was renamed as Federal Government Postgraduate College for Women Rawalpindi Cantt.

To facilitate the growing needs and number of students B.Sc Classes were commenced in 1987 and second shift for F.A /F.Sc was initiated in 1990. In 2018, BS 4 years programme was initiated in multiple disciplines.

Creating structures, shaping futures.

Our College Building

Starting with 5 class rooms as a Primary School, adjoining building of Boys’ Primary School was taken over to meet the additional requirement of high school. A hall and some more classrooms were added as it was upgraded to intermediate level in 1959. In 1963 a canteen and a few more class rooms were added to cater the degree classes. In 1966, the Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan Army, General Muhammad Musa, H.J., H.PK., H.Q.A., donated a piece of land adjacent to the college building. This could not, however, be utilized for putting up a building until after the college came under the administrative control of the Army Education Directorate in 1977. Major construction work continued and since then the college campus now consists of the following blocks:

Musa Block

Salma Masud Block

Fatima Jinnah Block

Fatima Jinnah Block

Fatima Jinnah Block

Science Labs

M.A & Administration Block

Library & Computer Lab

E-Library

Salma Masud Auditorium

Mosque

Hostel

Celebrating trailblazing women’s achievements.

Eminent Alumnae

This institution has been the alma mater of countless distinguished females who have helped to improve the vision of Pakistani women by sparkling in their fields with committed excellence. A few in the galaxy include:

Ms. Shaista Zaid

(Educationist, Newscaster, recipient of Pride of Performance (Sitara-e-Imtiaz)

Ms. Neelofar Bakhtiar

(Senator and former Federal Minister)

H.E. Dr. Maliha Lodhi

(Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations and former Ambassador to the United States for two terms and recipient of Hilal-e-Imtiaz)

Seema Naqvi

(Ambassador of Pakistan to Egypt)

H.E. Zehra Akbari

(Ambassador of Pakistan to Mexico)

H.E. Fouzia Abbas

(Ambassador to Denmark)

H.E. Naghma Hashmi

(Ambassador to Ireland)

Dr. Sara Suleri

(Author. Professor of English at Yale University)

Dr. Ayesha Jalal

(Professor of History at Harvard University, Tuft University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Columbia University)

Nadia Khan

famous television actress and producer and Nazma Shafique; newscaster, Editor and anchor

The college will continue to add new stars to this galaxy with the support and guidance of its Directorate and with the hard-work of its faculty.