ISLAMABAD; Sunday, October 09, 2011: Gilgit Baltistan government pays tribute to Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) on scattering quality education from grass root level to doctoral level in the far flung and backward parts of Gilgit Baltistan province, provincial govt would do all within its means to help AIOU at each the stage for disseminating education.
Provincial law minister of Gilgit Baltistan Wazir Shakil Ahmed stated this in a meeting during his visit to AIOU. He said there is need to give due importance to education in the province. He also said that AIOU was established to combat illiteracy, extend educational opportunities to women and underprivileged youth at their doorstep, AIOU under dynamic headship of Prof. Dr Nazir Ahmed Sangi following the visionary mission of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto in true spirit.