Government Christian Higher Secondary School, previously known as Mission High School, Rawalpindi is a government school located in Raja Bazaar, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.[1] It is one of the oldest school in Rawalpindi.[2]
History
It was founded in 1856 by Presbyterian Mission.[2] Originally it was called Mission High School, and for the people it is still a missionary school. The school was affiliated with Calcutta University.[1]
In 1893, it was given the status of a college. In 1902, the college was separated and named Gordon College.[1]
Alumni
- Sikander Hayat Khan, Prime Minister of Punjab
- Shaikh Din Muhammad, Governor of Sindh
- Feroz Khan Noon Prime Minister of Pakistan
- Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, Pakistani politician
- Malik Shakeel Awan, Pakistani politician
References
- 1 2 3 Yasin, Aamir (April 5, 2015). "Historic school yearns for past glory". DAWN.COM.
- 1 2 "Neglected valuable heritage of Rawalpindi city". Pakistan Observer.
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