Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will open its new admissions for Matriculation to Philosophy of Doctorate programmes in various disciplines from August 1, 2018. According to Directorate of Admissions, a comprehensive plan has been worked out to facilitate the students in the admission process. Prospectus’ sale points will be set up at the university’s main campus, regional and coordinating offices throughout the country. AIOU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Shahid Siddiqui has instructed the Directorate to provide maximum facilities to the applicants in taking the admission in their desired discipline as well as ensuring availability of admission forms at nearest places. He has also advised all regional directors to set up a special Students Facilitation Centre at their offices. There are comprehensive arrangements to properly address the students’ suggestions and complaints. A well-managed information and Complaint Centre is already working at the university’s main campus for this purpose, an official of the Directorate said. Published in Daily Times, July 27th 2018.