Gurmani Center
The Gurmani Center for Languages and Literature (GCLL) was established in 2010 with the generous support of the Gurmani Foundation to promote the study and research of Pakistani languages, including Arabic and Persian. Since its inception, the Center has grown into a leading hub for academic and cultural activities. It has hosted international conferences, published groundbreaking scholarship in the field of vernacular humanities, and offered a diverse range of courses in Pakistani languages.
One of the Center's flagship initiatives is the annual publication of Bunyad, a research journal recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) as one of the top-ranked journals in Urdu studies. Beyond publishing, the GCLL regularly invites artists, poets, calligraphers, and fiction writers to showcase their work and conduct workshops on creative writing, research methodologies, and related themes.
Due to its extensive contributions, the Gurmani Center has become a cornerstone of the vibrant intellectual and artistic life not only on the LUMS campus but also in the broader cultural landscape of Lahore.
Academic Dialogue with Muhammad Din Jauhar on Nibrās-e-Naẑar
The Gurmani Centre for Languages and Literature is organizing an academic sitting for a conversation with Muhammad Din Jauhar on his recent book Nibrās-i-Naẑar (Daur-i-Hazir ke Masā’il aur Unkī Mazhabī Tafhīm). The session will explore the central themes of the book, which brings together a selection of Jauhar’s writings. His essays critically engage with modernity and Western civilization, examining them within an intellectual framework. The discussion further highlights how modernity, colonialism, and Orientalism have shaped contemporary religious interpretations.
The book also includes important reflections on education, situating modern educational practices within their proper conceptual context. In its literary essays, Jauhar emphasizes re
connecting with civilizational and traditional poetics, shedding light on their relevance within our cultural and intellectual landscape.
Muhammad Din Jauhar is currently associated with a private educational institution in Lahore, where he serves as Academic Coordinator. He has contributed regularly to English-language journalism, with his articles published in Daily Viewpoint (Lahore), Dawn (Karachi), and he has also worked with The Nation (Lahore). Jauhar studied English Literature at Punjab University. His areas of intellectual interest include modern Western thought, Islamic civilization and its literary traditions, and the impact of modernity, colonialism, and Orientalism on religious interpretations. He also writes on education, Muslim social structures, and broader cultural questions.
Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Venue: SS Auditorium, Academic Block, LUMS
Registration: Kindly register at the given link by Thursday, November 27, 2025, before 5PM https://forms.gle/bJmUweJsCeb1avmaA