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Research-based Skills Stressed
Lahore, July 16: The world has become so fast with the

latest information and modern technology that those who want to keep pace with the developed societies have to acquire research-based skills in all spheres of life.

According to a press statement, this was stated by Allama Iqbal Open University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mahmoodul Hassan Butt while addressing a workshop on "Language Skills" arranged by the university regional campus here on Wednesday.

He said the AIOU was the biggest university in the country that had successfully launched new and modern methods of study, keeping in view the international requirements because the students had to compete with those of advanced countries. He said he was proud that the AIOU was producing highly skilled individuals in accordance with international standards, stressing the need for sharing the strength of knowledge with other teachers from the developed countries. He urged the participants of the workshop to study the best literature available so that they could transfer the best knowledge to students.

Dr Mahmood said the AIOU workshops were aimed at producing highly skilled teachers in all fields. He expressed satisfaction over the standard of the workshop and hoped that the teachers, trained by the university, would serve the nation in a befitting manner.

Later, Ajmal Gulzar, a workshop coordinator, thanked the VC for gracing the event with his presence. He urged the participants to acquire research-oriented language skill because it had become mandatory for higher studies. Faculty of Education Dean Ms Rehana Masroor, Regional Director Brig (r) M Zubair Sabir and Deputy Director Malik Tauqir were also present.