History

The College was founded by the then Vice-Chancellor, Chaudhry Muhammad Ali (S.Pk) of the University of Peshawar in July 1964. Formerly called University College for Women, it was renamed Jinnah College for Women in 1976. To commemorate Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s devotion and commitment to University of Peshawar, Jinnah College for Women was established from where the rays of light would radiate to Central Asia and go far beyond. It shares the motto of the University and has firm faith in the words: Lord! Advance me in Knowledge The College is located on the University Campus. The Tribal Hostel for Girls and a spacious playground flank it. It shares its hind wall with another female college, the College of Home Economics. The academic building is a two-storied edifice consisting of classrooms, lecture the aters, laboratories, library, hall and an administration block. A new biology block was added in 2002 to he old building. The College has a number of lawns and a vast playground. The classrooms and lecture theaters are well kept, with heating arrangement for the winter. The laboratories are well equipped and cater the needs of conventional as well as emerging subjects. The library has four reading rooms, a good collection of up-to date reference books and textbooks. Moreover, it has a fine collection of software on various subjects. The College hall, which was named Safia Hassan Hall, in recognition of the exemplary service rendered by the first Principal of the College has a seating capacity of 700 students and is the venue for the different functions held in the College. There is a well-equipped canteen for students. The vast playground attached to the College is used for inter-class, inter-college, university, provincial and national sports tournament. The College offers ideal opportunities of Intermediate and Bachelor level education and B.S Studies Economics and Chemistry to the children of the employees of the University of Peshawar and other sister institutions on the Campus, as well as the deserving and meritorious young learners across the Province. Its aim is to produce enlightened and progressive young women capable of serving Islam and Pakistan. The College strives to give its students educational opportunities that would enable them to develop a positive and healthy attitude towards life and humanity. As a part of this education, maximum opportunities are provided for participation in co-curricular activities. These activities are promoted through different student societies that hold debates, dramatic and literary competitions, and other talent promoting events.

Educational trips and study tours are also arranged. The religious and moral training of the students is given due importance through fortnightly sermons, tutorials and celebration of religious festivals. There has been a growing pressure for admission in Jinnah College. To entertain this demand, the Second Shift Programme for F.Sc. was started in 2001. The College provides all those facilities to the second shift Students that are provided to the morning shift students, with the exception of hostel facility. Selection procedures are prescribed by the admission Committee and approved by the University. Selection of students is made with great care and concern, and decision are irrevocable and are nonnegotiable.

The College is not bound to explain the reasons for its decisions to applicants, their parents, guardian or supporters.