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.
The Mughals: Their Past, Our Present | Annual Conference 2026
Registration is now open for the Annual Conference The Mughals: Their Past, Our Present, hosted by the Gurmani Centre for Languages and Literature at LUMS on May 11 and 12, 2026.
Marking 500 years of Mughal history and reflecting on its regional and global afterlives, the conference brings together scholars and practitioners to explore the enduring legacies of the Mughal past on South Asia and beyond.
Registration is mandatory for all attendees to ensure campus access on the day of the conference. The registration form can be access via the conference poster and the sign up link.
https://forms.gle/Qb61cvQFrzWxqJni8
We look forward to your participation.
