Historical Background
This College is a unique institution that represents the history of Lahore. In the 17th century, during the Mughal period, this building was the Haveli of Asif Jah who was the Governor of Lahore, the brother of Queen Noor Jehan and the father of Queen Mumtaz Muhal. During the Sikh Period, It was the Haveli of Dhayan Singh who was a senior minister of Raja Ranjhit Singh and during the British Raj, the building was used for administrative purposes. The Old ‘Haveli of Asif Jah’ covering an area of 42 kanals was converted into an academic institution. Renovation and extension work is continuously being carried out to meet the challenges of the changing times while conserving its antiquity. Government Fatima Jinnah College for Women is the only institution that represents the “Old Lahore” culture and functions as a seat of learning in the 21st century.