ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has decided to launch PhD program in six regional languages including Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, Balochi, Brahui and Saraiki, enabling the aspiring students to take admission in the current semester, 2016.
The AIOU is only University in the country that provides learning facility in six regional languages at the same time.
It also facilities the students doing M.Phil in Pakistani languages and literature.
The University also extends teaching facility in regional languages at the level of Matric, F.A and B.A. Besides this, it also offers short courses in Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto and Balochi.
The last date for taking admission in these programs has been extended till September 30.
While addressing an academic meeting, Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Shahid Siddiqui said there is dire need to promote the regional languages as these serve as fundamental instrument to educate the people and promote a healthy society.
“We are committed to provide academic support to the people promoting national harmony and cohesion through local languages,” he added.
The AIOU’s Pakistan Languages’ department is actively engaged in promoting of Pakistani language. It has prepared an advanced teaching program in various disciplines relating to Pakistani languages.
The curriculum of these programs is also being up-dated to ensure quality education.
Forms and prospectus for taking admission could be download from the University’s official website.
