Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has launched a free cardiac screening program for its employees in response to growing health concerns, particularly after the recent sudden deaths of several staff members due to heart-related illnesses. The initiative has been introduced under the directives of Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood who took immediate notice of […]
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AIOU extends admission deadline till Nov 8
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has extended the admission deadline for the programs offered in the second phase of the autumn 2022 semester till November 8, 2022, with late fee charges. According to the Director of Admissions, Syed Zia Husnain Naqvi, fresh students can take admission till November 8, whereas continuing students can register themselves […]
Veteran educationist Muhammad Tariq Siddiqi passes away
Dr Tariq Siddiqi, an unorthodox, highly respected educationist and administrator, passed away in Lahore in the early hours of April 9. He leaves behind a vast circle of friends, family, mentees, and a rich legacy of principled leadership in governance and education. Born in India, a member of the independence generation, he became a pillar […]
Pakistan’s energy consumers were unhappy customers in 2018
The Federal Ombudsman of Pakistan reveals that power and gas distribution companies’ performance remained unsatisfactory in 2018 as 60 percent of complaints received by Ombudsman were against state-owned and private electricity/gas supply companies. According to the official data, total 70,713 complaints were received against Pakistan’s major agencies during the year 2018 by Federal Ombudsman, among […]