Panjab University has a long tradition of pursuing excellence in teaching and research in science and technology, humanities, social sciences, performing arts and sports. For more than a century, it has served various societal needs with distinction. The glorious traditions of the University, established during the period of more than 120 years of its long service to the nation, since its inception in 1882 at Lahore (now in Pakistan), are a source of inspiration for the present generations of the faculty and students to achieved and continue to excel in their academic endeavours. But virtue of its age, experience, achievements and philosophy, the Panjab University is a University of national character and stature, in so far as it has drawn both its faculty and students from all over the country. Its faculty includes some of the most distinguished scientists and academics in arts and humanities. The University continues to attract celebrated scholars from abroad to visit and interact with the faculty and students.