D. J. Science College
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D. J. Science College (Dayaram Jethamal Science College) is an educational institute located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
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[edit] History
Inaugurated as "Sindh Arts College" by Lord Reay, Governor of Bombay, on January 17, 1887, the college was renamed "D. J. Science College" (upon completion of the present structure) on October 15, 1882. Located in the heart of old Karachi, the foundation stone for this college was laid on November 19, 1887, by Lord Dufferin, Viceroy of India. The college is named after Diwan Dayaram Jethmal its main benefactor. The cost of construction is reported to have been Rs.186,514 out of which the Government contributed Rs. 97,193, the balance being raised through public donations.
The first woman Muslim graduate from DJ Science College was Akhtar Haidullah in 1936.
[edit] Principals
The Principal for 2008 is Professor H.B Chughtai (Faculty Microbiology).
[edit] Notable graduates
- Abdul Qadeer Khan
- Yasir Asad
- Anwar Maqsood
- Syed Nasimuddin
- Salman Rehman
- Imtiaz Ahmed Memon (Banker)
- Dr. Asif Amir Syed
- Salman Ahmed Siddiqui
- Shezad Hasan
- Muhammad Ebrahim Joyo
- Dr. Syed Asif Raza
- Syed Yousuf Hussain
- Hammad Khaliq (Project Manager CDGK CCIS 1339)
- Syed Ali Absar Shah Bukhari
- Khalid Saeed
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