Government College Sahiwal was established in 1942. It covers an area of 84 acres. It has become a distinction of Sahiwal on account of its beautiful building, captivating mosque, grand hostel, unique pond, fantastic library, pavilion, spacious canteen, colorful Rose-garden, Sunken-garden, Terrace-garden and the big and wide Oval (cricket ground).

This college is an example of its own in the whole country. It has produced a great wealth of glowing traditions during the period of 64 years. The establishment of Computer Lab and the constructions of Seminar Hall and the College Swimming Pool has added to the grandeur of the college building. Teachers and students of this college have always performed in an outstanding and exemplary fashion. Therefore, its educational traditions, observance of discipline, literary functions and achievements in sports have made this college a prestigious institution.

Government College Sahiwal is affiliated with Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Multan for Inter classes and with Bahauddin Zakariya University for Graduate and Post-Graduate classes. There are nine Post-Graduate classes in the subjects of Botany, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science, Urdu and Statistics; being run in Government College Sahiwal.