The image is that of The Government College University, Lahore (GCU) (Urdu: گورنمنٹ کالج یونیورسٹی لاہور‎ ), which is a public university located in the downtown area of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. It is one of the oldest universities in Pakistan as well as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the Muslim world. Initially established as Government College Lahore, it was granted university status by the Government of Pakistan in 2002; the word college is retained in its title for preserving its historical roots.