ISLAMABAD
\nThe convocation of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter took place at Peshawar.
\nGovernor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, was the chief guest of the ceremony. Vice Chancellor AIOU, Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood, presided over the ceremony, said a press released issued here Sunday.
\nKundi stated that AIOU\u2019s educational services set an example for universities across the country. Providing free education to prisoners, children of martyrs and transgender individuals is a significant contribution to the nation, he added.
\nAddressing the student Governor said receiving a degree is not the end but the beginning of a new journey true success will come when your knowledge benefits others.
\nHe encouraged the students to make education a means of positive change and to bring pride to the country and the nation.
\nHighlighting the University\u2019s academic programs, he said, \u201cOffering technical and professional training, digital education, and artificial intelligence courses at AIOU is a commendable initiative.\u201d
\nSpeaking at the event, Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Nasir Mahmood said that five million students had graduated from this national University and were serving in various institutions across Pakistan to date.
\nHe added that this year, the number of students in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had reached nearly 180,000, including 50 percent of female students. \u201cThese numbers are not just statistics but a bright reflection of our commitment to promoting women\u2019s education and empowerment,\u201d he said.
\nDr Mahmood further mentioned that, in fulfilling its social responsibility, the University fully waived the fees of approximately 1,000 deserving students affected by floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reducing the financial burden on families and ensuring uninterrupted education for the students.
\nHe also highlighted that providing free education at the matriculation level in the merged districts (former FATA) demonstrated the University\u2019s strong commitment to educational equality, national unity, and the development of underprivileged areas.
\nLater, the Governor and the Vice Chancellor awarded degrees to the students, with top achievers receiving medals for their outstanding performance.
\nParents and families of the students attended the convocation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD The convocation of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter took place at Peshawar. Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, was the chief guest of the ceremony. Vice Chancellor AIOU, Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood, presided over the ceremony, said a press released issued here Sunday. Kundi stated that AIOU\u2019s educational services set an […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":377277,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-521299","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n