Department of English, Lahore College for Women University

23/02/2026

10/02/2026

I say nothing, you must see the great work of the BS creative writing students yourself.

You see it once and you will see it many times again.

Creative Writing Portfolio Exhibition 👍

10/02/2026

BIG Portfolio Exhibition!

10/02/2026

The Department of English, in collaboration with the Fareeha Basit Khan Literary Society, organized a Creative Writing Portfolio Exhibition on February 10, 2026. The exhibition featured a curated collection of original creative works, including children’s fiction, poetry, prose, drama, and novellas, produced by the students of 'Dynamics of Creative Writing'. The Chairperson, Department of English, Dr Amara Khan, along with faculty members, reviewed the students’ creative portfolios and commended their evolving literary skills, creativity, and commitment to the craft.

08/02/2026

English Debating Society proudly celebrates remarkable achievement!

We are thrilled to announce that Fizza Haider, an orator of EDS has been declared the 2nd Best English Speaker at 33rd UET Parliamentary and Declamation Championship held on 1st and 2nd February, 2026.

Representing the English Debating Society of LCWU, her performance stood out amidst fierce competition of Declamation teams coming across Pakistan. It is much important as it marks the legacy of LCWU winning in UET since 2024.

We extend our heartiest congratulations to Fizza Haider. Wishing her continued success in all future!

Warm Regards,
English Debating Society, LCWU

21/01/2026

21 January 2026

The seminar titled “Beyond the Weeping Walls: The Evolution of Women’s Voices in the Theatre of War” highlighted the underrepresented yet powerful role of women in times of conflict, particularly in how their voices have evolved from being silenced to becoming central narratives in theatre and literature. Organized by the Department of English at LCW , and conducted by Prof. Dr. Fatima Syeda, Chairperson Department of English at FCCU, the event brought students and faculty to explore how war impacts women and how women, in turn, reshape war narratives.
Dr Syeda talked on how theatre and literature become mediums through which women’s trauma, resilience, and agency are foregrounded. And how from ancient epics to modern drama, women’s voices have shifted from being “weeping walls” to becoming “speaking walls”.
Dr Syeda traced the trajectory of Women voices from Hecuba in ancient Troy to modern playwrights and activists who have continuously reshaped these narratives. The voices of women transform from lamentation to resistance, proving that even in destruction, women’s resilience becomes a foundation for empowerment and memory.

26/12/2025

15 December 2025, a great experience to collaborate with the Department of English at FCCU in organising a Postgraduate Drama Symposium 😊

16/12/2025

LCWU Music Society of the Lahore College for Women University performed in the Khawajah Khurshid Anwer Music Competition 2025, held at Government College University (GCU), Lahore, on 13th and 14th of December 2025. The two-day inter-university event provided a prestigious platform for musical talent from various institutions to showcase their skills across multiple categories such as ghazal, classical, folk, national singing and so on.
Supervision
The participation of LCWU Music Society was carried out under the supervision of Dr. Fatima Hassan Incharge, LCWU Music Society, with guidance and support from Ms Anum Tariq and Ms Saima Najeeb.

Representation and Management
The team was led to the competition by Minahil Afzal, President, LCWU Music Society. The society was represented by students competing in Folk, Classical, Ghazal, Eastern Solo, and Band categories.

List of Participants
• Folk Category: Zainab Zahra
• Eastern Solo (Female): Fatima Ijaz
• Classical Category: Bisma Idrees
• Ghazal Category: Tooba Khalid
• Band Category: Amna Shakeel, Eman Subhani, Wareesha Jaafar
Performance and Achievements
The participants from LCWU Music Society demonstrated commendable musical proficiency, discipline, and stage presence throughout the competition. Their performances were highly appreciated by the judging panel.

• 1st Position – Ghazal Category: Tooba Khalid
• 2nd Position – Classical Category: Bisma Idrees
• 3rd Position – Folk Category: Zainab Zahra

11/12/2025

19/11/2025

The seminar titled “The Indigenous Reading of Shakespeare’s Plays”, conducted by Dr Zakia Resshid Ehsen was a highly informative session. Held on November 19 2025, this seminar was organised by the Department of English for both the MS students and faculty. The seminar explored unique perspectives on interpreting Shakespeare's works through indigenous lens. Dr. Ehsen's research is vast on the topic of appropriation, delving into questions like whether Shakespeare's works should be localized or not. Such inquiries highlight and provoke critical thinking on the cultural relevance, adaptation, and interpretation of Shakespeare's plays in diverse settings. The seminar sparked engaging discussion on the balance between preserving the original intent of the plays and making them resonate with indigenous audiences.

14/11/2025

Fareeha Basit Khan Literary Society, under the patronage of the Department of English, LCWU, organized a workshop, titled “How to Write Scripts that Travel”, on November 12th, 2025. This hands-on workshop was facilitated by Dr Amara Khan, the Chairperson, Department of English, LCWU. The workshop featured the implications of incorporating locality in script writing, as well as the ways to adopt transnational theatricality. Moreover, various hands-on writing activities followed with volunteers sharing their work.

12/11/2025

Fareeha Basit Khan Literary Society, under the patronage of the Department of English, LCWU, organized an online poetry workshop, titled "The Poet Within: Unlocking your Creative Voice”, on November 11th, 2025. This generative workshop was geared by Dr Dieter Bruhn, who is the President and founder of One World Training, a prominent training and consulting organization based in the United States. The workshop featured multiple hands-on writing activities, and concluded with Dieter Bruhn reading his poetic work.