ISLAMABAD: The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has introduced a new plan to promote national integrity and cohesion through language and literature. Main focus will be on six regional languages, Punjabi, Sindhi, Pashto, Balochi, Brahui and Saraiki. The plan aimed at creating and disseminating knowledge on Pakistani languages through academic discourse. As a part of the plan, a two-day national conference on language and literature is being arranged at the university’s main campus on April 28 to 29. It will provide a platform to researchers and academicians to share their knowledge and skill in the relevant disciplines. “It will compliment the national efforts promoting peace and harmony among the various ethic and linguistic groups,” said Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Shahid Siddiqui while presiding over a meeting to review the conference’s arrangements. The event will be attended by scholars, languages’ experts and academicians from all over the country.