Turkish students to learn Urdu at AIOU

This is a part of University’s consistent efforts promoting its academic collaboration with international institutions

ISLAMABAD: A group of Turkish students will attend a six-week special course on Urdu language at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU). In this connection, an understanding of bilateral collaboration has been reached between the AIOU and Turkish Students Federation. AIOU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Ziaul Qayyum said that it will be an honour for the university to establish it linkage with Turkey in educational sector. This is a part of the University’s consistent efforts promoting its academic collaboration with international institutions. This will also help to share experience and expertise to upgrade the academic ranking and facilitate the academia and students to understand contemporary trends in the educational sector.   According to AIOU International Collaboration and Exchange Director Dr Zahid Majeed, the special Urdu course for the Turkish students will be undertaken in early July. During their study period, the students will be taken to some historical places to get them acquainted with the Pakistani culture and social traditions.  

Published in The Express Tribune, May 28^th, 2019.