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He expressed hope that this partnership would provide new opportunities for Urdu teaching, research and academic development, benefiting students, teachers and researchers.<br \/>\nDirector General NLPD, Prof. Dr Mazhar Saleem, termed the collaboration an important step towards the promotion and effective implementation of the national language. He said that joint initiatives by both institutions would contribute significantly to enriching Urdu\u2019s academic and research resources and enhancing its usage.<br \/>\nThe MoU signing ceremony was attended by Executive Director NLPD Dr. Rashid Hameed along with Deans, Professors and Principal Officers of Allama Iqbal Open University.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) and the National Language Promotion Department (NLPD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the national language Urdu through collaborative efforts in research, teaching and academic activities. 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