The final examinations of various programmes of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will begin in Rawalpindi-Islamabad and other parts of the country from today (Monday). According to the examination controller, the programmes include an associate degree in Commerce, associate degree in education, Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts programmes. Roll number slips have been dispatched to all the students enrolled for Semester Spring 2018, at their postal addresses. The same have also been placed at the university’s official website. As per the instructions of AIOU Acting Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Nasir Mahmood, exams centres have been set up at the nearest places of the students’ residences or work places. All possible efforts have been made to ensure transparency in the entire exam process. Special teams have been constituted to supervise and monitor the exam process. There is `zero-tolerance’ policy against any kind of unfair practice. Published in Daily Times, October 22nd 2018.