A Record of Commemoration
Three times in its history Lawrence College has marked a milestone anniversary at Ghora Gali, and on each occasion the Head of State or Head of Government of the day has presided. Twice the anniversary was recognised nationally, in coin and in postage stamp. What follows is the college's own record of those occasions, with the photographs held in its collection.
Anniversary Commemorations
100th Anniversary
1960- Chief Guest
- Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub KhanPresident, Islamic Republic of Pakistan
- Principal
- Shaikh Moinuddin (Acting)
125th Anniversary
1985- Chief Guest
- Gen Muhammad Zia-ul-HaqPresident, Islamic Republic of Pakistan
- Principal
- Brig Shauqat Khurshed Ahmad
The 125th year was marked by the issue of a commemorative postage stamp by Pakistan Post — among the first national honours accorded to the college, and the beginning of a tradition of national commemoration that was renewed and enlarged on the 150th.
150th Anniversary
2010- Chief Guest
- Mr Yousaf Raza GillaniPrime Minister, Islamic Republic of Pakistan
- Principal
- Air Cdre Farooq H. Kiyani (Retd)
The 150th year, 2010–2011, drew two national commemorations from Government of Pakistan institutions — making Lawrence College one of very few schools honoured by both the State Bank and Pakistan Post in a single anniversary year.
| Institution | Item | Details |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of Pakistan | Commemorative Coin — Rs 20 | 100,000 coins issued · 75% cupro-nickel / 25% nickel · 30mm diameter · 9.5g |
| Pakistan Post | Commemorative Stamps — Rs 8 | 4 stamps issued October 2010 · Designed by Gibran Ali Syed · Printed by Pakistan Security Printing Corporation |