LAHORE: Pakistan Academy of Sciences, Islamabad (PAS) has awarded GC University Lahore Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khaleeq-ur-Rahman Gold Medal 2011 for his outstanding performance in the field of Physics. PAS President Prof. Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman gave away the medal to Prof. Khaleeq at the Annual Meeting of the Academy which was attended by noted scientists and teachers from all over the country. Every year, only one of the best scientists in each subject receives the prestigious award for his contributions to the cause of science at the national and international levels.

Prof. Dr. Khaleeq-ur-Rahman is one of the most eminent physicists of Pakistan who has over 100 research articles published in international journals to his credit, besides several books and articles on the subject of Physics. He was awarded the highest Presidential Award "Izaz-i-Kamal" for his meritorious services in education sector. He received "HEC Best Teacher Award" for his extraordinary academic work in 2008. The Pakistan Institute of Physics also awarded "Fellowship Gold Medal" to Prof. Dr. Khaleeq as a token of recognition for his outstanding contributions to the advancement of Physics in Pakistan. He did his PhD in Physics from the Manchester University, UK. The British Government also bestowed upon him "ORS Award" twice.

He also served UET as Professor (Meritorious) and Chairperson of Physics Department. Expressing pleasure at receiving the gold medal, Prof. Khaleeq said “his passion for science and research is still as strong as it was when joined the university service 37 years back. He said that he would continue his research work despite the pressure of administrative work as the Vice Chancellor of GC University Lahore.