PROSPECTUS

OF

PhD / MS / MPhil & MSc (Hon.) Programs

FOR
SEMESTER: SPRING, 2025

Directorate of Board of Advance Studies & Research

Allama Iqbal Open University
Islamabad

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Semester ........................................................................ Spring, 2025

Composed by ................................................................ Abdul Razaq

Supervised by ................................................................ Prof. Dr. Irshad Ahmed Arshad

Printer............................................................................ AIOU-Printing Press, Islamabad

Publisher ....................................................................... Allama Iqbal Open University, H-8, Islamabad

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Message
THE WORTHY Vice-Chancellor
Dear Student,

Welcome to Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is one of the mega universities of
the world and it occupies a unique position in the education sector of Pakistan, because
of its affordability and high quality distance and online academic programs. AIOU has
now turned into the most favorite university of the country with high international
repute. The university made a landmark progress by ensuring access to quality
education for rural areas under-privileged students and the people of all ages
particularly the females can now select and join the programs of their choice, while
sitting at their residence and simultaneously with continuing their jobs. After assessing
the success of many degree programs in Pakistan, AIOU is now going to offer a variety of range programs for the
students residing worldwide. More than 1.3 million students are getting benefits from the high quality educational
services of AIOU in all regions of the country through more than fifty regional offices of the university. It offers-
suggests many undergraduate and postgraduate programs at rural and remote areas providing an unparalleled
opportunity to all the poor and deprived segments of the society at an affordable cost. The university has recently
digitalized all its student-support services for facilitating its students on priority basis. This digitization of the system, it
is hoped, will enable AIOU students to get all discipline of educational programs using their Learning Management
system (LMS) portal support online.

I welcome you to the postgraduate studies at AIOU and wish you a challenging yet successful journey ahead.

Prof Dr Nasir Mahmood

Vice Chancellor AIOU

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 ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY
Allama Iqbal Open University, a mega university, was established in 1974 under an Act of Parliament. The main
campus of the university is situated in sector H-8, Islamabad. It was the second Open university in the world and the
first of its kind in Asia and Africa. The aim of establishing AIOU was to provide affordable and accessible education
through distance learning at the doorsteps to those people who could not continue their educational journey through
formal system of education. The University (AIOU) operates on semester-based system and admits students in Spring
and Autumn semesters. Under-graduate admissions are offered in both the semesters whereas postgraduates are offered
once a year. The undergraduate students are given course books especially prepared by the university on self-
instructional principles. However, at post graduate level students are encouraged for self-study; therefore, no textbooks
are provided.

At present, the AIOU is offering programs from Matric to Ph.D. level in diverse disciplines from four faculties. The
AIOU is also offering four years under-graduate degrees in various disciplines.

Apart from curricular and extra-curricular activities during the academic year, the AIOU and its Regional Centers actively
participate in the co-curricular activities by arranging educational and literary seminars, workshops, and conferences,
attended not only by the students and faculties of the university, but also by the renowned dignitaries and scholars. For the
science students and research scholars, a Science Complex has been built where they use the latest equipment of
international standards for experiments and research. To meet the present-day challenges, internet facilities are also
available in the student's hostel and the Central Library where computers have been provided to enable students to access
the latest information available through open source databases.

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU ranked 1st among 66 Pakistani varsities recent Times Higher Education Impact
Ranking 2023 (The’s Ranking) in SGD-4 (Quality Education)

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 SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AIDS
❖ Financial Support Scheme (SSF-101)
This scheme is formulated to provide financial assistance to the deserving, needy and talented students.

❖ Earn to Learn Scheme (SSF-102)

AIOU provides opportunities to the deserving students to earn and learn. This scheme is to encourage and assist
the students in the pursuit of higher studies.

❖ Merit Scholarship Scheme (SSF-103)

This scheme is an initiative to generate competition among brilliant students ofAIOU. The scholarship is offered
to the students of all levels/ programs scoring80% and above marks in their latest results in AIOU.

❖ Final Year Project Grant Scheme (SSF-105)

This scheme is designed with the focus of motivating researchers and promotion of market-oriented research by
providing financial grants. This grant will be available to BS, BSc (Hons), M.Phil, MS &Ph.D scholars.

❖ Scholarship for Communities Scheme (SSF-106)

The financial assistance, through this scheme is available to the following communities:

• Differently Abled Students

• Orphans
• Gender Diverse Individuals
• Offspring of Martyrs
• Inmates/ Prisoners

❖ Free Education (Matric) Plan for FATA/ Baluchistan & Gilgit/ Baltistan
The Allama Iqbal Open University has initiated opportunities to support the deprived communities residing in
FATA/Baluchistan and Gilgit-Baltistan.

AIOU is offering this facility without any discrimination based on caste and creed.

The SOP’s/ TOR’s, eligibility criteria of aforementioned financial schemes are available at AIOU website.

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 STUDENTS SUPPORT SERVICES

Student Facilitation Center (SFC)

The Student Facilitation Center (SFC) was established on October 17, 2022, with the aim to help the student/visitors by
providing them solutions under one roof. The Center provides services linked with Student Advisory,
LMS/Tutor/Workshop, Admissions & Mailing.

AIOU Call Center

The AIOU Call Center/ Helpline (051-111-112-468) was primarily established in 2011, while the purpose-built
dedicated center was established in September 2022, for the provision of information/guidance to the callers.

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 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TIME DURATION/SEMESTERS
FOR THE COMPLETION OF FACE TO FACE PROGRAMME
(From Spring 2021 Semester)

Sr. # Degree Level Minimum Duration Maximum Duration

1. PhD 3 Years / 5 Semesters 8 Years*

2. MS/MPhil/MSc (Hons)/MBA/COL MBA 2 Years / 4 Semesters 4 Years**

*&** As per AIOU& HEC rules.

The policy of Re-Appear and Again Re-Appear is being dis-continued and the concerned
students will have to re-register/enroll or re-admit in the failed course(s).

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 CONTENTS
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VICE-CHANCELLORMESSAGE ........................................................................................................................... iii

ALLAMA IQBALOPENUNIVERSITY ................................................................................................................... iv

STUDENTS ADVISORY & COUNSELLING SERVICES ................................................................................... ix

Admission Procedure and Requirements for MPhil Programs .............................................................................. 1

Duration, Credit Requirements and Medium of Instruction for MPhil Programs ........................................................ 2

Components of Course Instructions .............................................................................................................................. 2

Evaluation for MPhil Programs .................................................................................................................................... 2

Admission Procedure and Requirements for PhD Programs ................................................................................. 4

Duration, Credit Requirements and Medium of Instruction for PhD Programs ........................................................... 5

Evaluation for PhD Programs ....................................................................................................................................... 6

Instructional Methodology ............................................................................................................................................ 7

FACULTY OF ARABIC & ISLAMIC STUDIES ................................................................................................... 11

Fee Tariff for Faculty of Arabic & Islamic Studies ................................................................................................. 15

Department of Arabic ................................................................................................................................................. 16

MPhil Arabic................................................................................................................................................................. 17

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PhD Arabic.................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Department of Shari’ah .............................................................................................................................................. 22
PhD Shari’ah ................................................................................................................................................................. 23

FACULTY OF SCIENCES........................................................................................................................................ 26
Fee Tariff for Faculty of Sciences .............................................................................................................................. 28

Department of Agricultural Sciences ........................................................................................................................ 29

PhD Agricultural Extension .......................................................................................................................................... 30
MPhil Agricultural Technology .................................................................................................................................... 32
MSc Hon. Livestock Management ............................................................................................................................... 33
MSc Hon. Agricultural Extension................................................................................................................................. 35
MSc Hon. Rural Development ...................................................................................................................................... 36

Department of Computer Science ............................................................................................................................. 39

PhD Computer Science ................................................................................................................................................. 40

Department of Environmental Design, Health & Nutritional Sciences ................................................................. 43

MS Environmental Design ............................................................................................................................................ 44

Department of Physics ................................................................................................................................................ 49

MPhil Physics ............................................................................................................................................................... 51

FACULTY OF EDUCATION ................................................................................................................................... 54

Fee Tariff for Faculty of Education .......................................................................................................................... 57

Department of Special Education .............................................................................................................................. 58

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MPhil Special Education............................................................................................................................................... 59
PhD Special Education ................................................................................................................................................. 60

Department of Early Childhood & Elementary Teacher Education ..................................................................... 62

MPhil Elementary Teacher Education .......................................................................................................................... 63
PhD Elementary Teacher Education ............................................................................................................................. 64

Department of Science Education ............................................................................................................................. 66

MPhil Science Education .............................................................................................................................................. 67
PhD Science Education ................................................................................................................................................. 68

Department of Education Planning, Policy Studies and Leadership .................................................................... 70

MPhil Educational Planning Management ................................................................................................................... 71
PhD Educational Planning Management ...................................................................................................................... 72

Department of Secondary Teacher Education ......................................................................................................... 74

MPhil Teacher Education ............................................................................................................................................. 75

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES .................................................................................. 77

Fee Tariff for Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities ......................................................................................... 79

Department of Commerce .......................................................................................................................................... 80

MS Commerce .............................................................................................................................................................. 81

Department of Mass Communication ....................................................................................................................... 84

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MPhil Mass Communication ........................................................................................................................................ 85

Department of Business Administration ................................................................................................................... 87

PhD Business Administration ....................................................................................................................................... 88
MS Management Sciences (HRM, B&F, Marketing) .................................................................................................. 89
COL MBA/MPA........................................................................................................................................................... 91
Mandatory Information ............................................................................................................................................. 96
Procedure for Depositing Fee .................................................................................................................................... 97

Department of Pakistani Languages (see Right Side) ............................................................................................. 1

PhD Pakistani Languages ............................................................................................................................................. 2

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How to Apply Online

• Go to https://fmbp.aiou.edu.pk/application/index.php
• Register here through your Cell No. or Email id and Login
• Fill the Admission Form and Submit
• Print Fee Voucher and deposited the fee.
• For further information and query please visit website at:
http://support.aiou.edu.pk/ or contact at: 051-9572386

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Admission Procedure and Requirements for 4. Components Weightage
MS/MPhil/Equivalent Programs The criteria for admission and weightage of its
components for MS/MPhil/MSc (Hons) e.g.,GAT
The admission of MPhil and PhD shall be announced by General (NTS), academic qualifications, research/
Director BASR as per admission calendar of AIOU. professional experience, publications, written subject test
Announcement for admission will be made in the leading and interview shall be as follows:
newspapers of the country.
i. Academic Qualification 30
1. Basic Academic Qualification ii. Written Test 40
16 years of schooling or 4 years of education (in the (at per HEC/AIOU Policy
relevant subject) after HSSC/F.A./FSc/Grade 12 or iii. Research/Publication 5
equivalent (minimum 2nd Division) shall be required for iv. Experience 5
admission in the MPhil/MS/Equivalent program. v. Interview 20
2. Apply for Admission Total 100
An eligible candidate shall apply for admission through 5. Admission to MPhil/MS/Equivalent shall be processed and
online portal (https://aiou.edu.pk/oas-fresh-admission). finalized by the Departmental Admission Committee (DAC)
• Register here through your Cell No. or Email and duly approved by the Vice-Chancellor.
Login 6. Admission to MPhil/MS/Equivalent programs shall be
granted against available seats strictly based on merit/written
• Fill in the Admission Form completely and submit.
test/interview as approved by the University. The University
• Print Fee Voucher and deposited the fee (processing
reserves the right not to start MPhil programs if a viable
fee) in the designated banks or through Jazz Cash,
group of students is not enrolled.
Easy Paisa and Upaisa Mobile App/USSD String
7. Merit list shall be up-loaded on university website and
*786#, Retailer Agent, Franchise and Branches of
concerned Department will also inform the selected
Mobilink, Telenor and Ubank.
candidate about their admission in respective program
3. Admission Test after fulfilling prescribed procedure.
a) Qualify a test equivalent to GRE/HAT General 8. A candidate will become a student of the
conducted by the department concerned with MPhil/MS/Equivalent program upon depositing the
minimum of 50% cumulative marks or as further prescribed semester-based fee for the 1st semester of
course work for each program. In case of failure to deposit
advised by HEC from time to time.
the fee within the specified period, the admission shall
b) Accept the GRE/HAT General/Equivalent tests, with
automatically stand cancelled after the due date.
a passing score of 50%.

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9. The Department will consider the next candidate in order 1. The minimum duration of MPhil/MS/Equivalent
of merit for admission in case the selected candidate does program shall be 4 semesters (Two years) and maximum
not deposit the prescribed fee within the stipulated time. duration shall be 08 semesters (Four years).
No appeal shall be considered once alternate candidates a) The minimum period of the 24 credit hours course
offer admission. work for MPhil/MS/Equivalent shall be two
10. A Student admitted to MPhil/MS/Equivalent programs semesters (one year) and minimum period to complete
and a specialization thereof, whichever applicable, shall 12 credit hours research thesis shall be two semesters
not be allowed to change his/ her program or (One year) after approval of the synopsis by
specialization. The candidate shall have to apply for fresh concerned committee.
admission to another program or specialization after b) The minimum period to complete the research project
discontinuation of the earlier program/specialization as and shall be one semester.
when next admission is announced. 2. The language of instruction, examination and thesis for all
11. A candidate seeking admission to MPhil/MS/Equivalent disciplines will be according to the approved scheme of
program shall be admitted to the relevant program of studies of each department.
minimum 24 credit hours course work as per requirement Components of Course Instructions
of HEC and 12 credit hours research thesis.
12. Fee can neither be refunded nor be adjusted for future 1. The instructional modes shall include student and tutor
admission after finalization of admission and face to face contact for approved prescribed period,
commencement of classes. teaching, video conferencing, e-mail, internet, telephone
coaching on prescribed schedules, broadcast, and non-
How to Pay the Fee? broadcast audio visual programs etc.
2. The minimum number of compulsory faces to face
The admission in MPhil programs is purely on merit basis. No teaching hours shall be 48 hours for each course (3 credit
fee is to be paid unless intimated by the university. The fee hrs.)
Voucher (generate from OAS) and deposited the fee in the 3. The duration of synopsis orientation workshop shall be
designated banks or through Jazz Cash, Easy Paisa and Upaisa compulsory of two weeks in the beginning of 3rd semester.
Mobile App/USSD String *786#, Retailer Agent, Franchise
and Branches of Mobilink, Telenor and Ubank. Course Work Evaluation:
Duration, Credit Requirements, Research Project and 1. The evaluation of 24 credit hours course work of MPhil
Medium of Instructions for MS/MPhil and equivalent shall be conducted by the Controller of Examinations as
programs: per prevailing practice of the university.

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2. The distribution of continuous assessment and final of research and develop the synopsis. Attendance in this
examination of each 3-credit hour course work shall be as workshop is mandatory. The resource person may deliver
follows:
lectures on their research areas.
i) Continuous Assessment & Mid Term 50% (20+30)
ii) Final Examinations 50% Synopsis Approval
Total 100% Synopsis will be approved by Departmental Synopsis
3. Pass percentage in aggregate shall be 50%. Committee.
If a student cannot pass in continuous assessment/
assignments or fail to maintain the minimum mandatory Thesis Supervision
class attendance of 70% in a course, he/she will be A supervisor will be allocated to student as per research
declared as fail. expertise.
Thesis/Project Requirements Award of Degree:
1. After completion of twenty-four credit hours of course On successful completion of the research thesis and other
work, a student will embark upon research of 12 credit requirements, the MPhil/MS/Equivalent) degree will be
hours for two semesters. After the receipt of admission awarded by the University.
list of third semester, the department will hold two-weeks
Synopsis Orientation Workshop (SOW). Only those Travelling & Boarding / Lodging Expenses
students will be eligible to attend the synopsis orientation The AIOU does not have lodging and boarding facilities now
workshop who qualified/passed at least 12 credit hours except at the main campus Islamabad. If required, students will
course work including Research methods/statistics. have to arrange lodging and transport by themselves. AIOU
However, he/she will be allowed to submit the thesis only will not bear any cost in this regard. The fee does not include
after passing all the courses. charges for boarding lodging and transport. Hence the
2. The purpose of this workshop is to guide the University does not have any liability in this regard.
MPhil/MS/Equivalent scholars in finalizing their
Synopsis/Research topics. Participation in the SOW will Hostel Facilities
be mandatory. Research scholars are supposed to develop The students coming from other cities can avail the hostel
and present their synopsis before the Research Proposal facility at reasonable rates (other than fee) subject to
Committee (RPC). Finally, the recommended topic of availability.
synopsis/research by RPC will be forwarded to the Financial Assistance
competent authority for approval as per MPhil rules and Limited financial assistance is available to deserving students
regulations of AIOU, Islamabad. who shall apply on the prescribed AIOU forms supported with
Synopsis Workshop justifiable documentary proofs available after admission
The Department will arrange a two-week synopsis during the 1st semester. Financial assistance will be considered
orientation workshop helping students to identify their topic from the 2nd semester.

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Admission Procedure and Requirements for PhD ii. Clear articulation of the current u derstanding of the
intended field and ideas for potential research.
Programs iii. Explanation of the intended socio –economic & cognitive
impact of the proposed research.
1. The PhD program shall be announced by the Director iv. The prospective candidates shall demonstrate passion
BASR as per admission calendar of AIOU. Announcement and enthusiasm for the area of research.
for admission will be made in the leading newspapers of the 5. The criteria for admission and weightage of its components
country. e.g., academic qualifications, research professional
2. The minimum entry requirement for admission to PhD experience, publications, interview shall be as follows:
program shall be MS/MPhil or equivalent degree with
CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0 in semester system or 1st division in i. Academic Qualification + 40
the Annual system with (60% marks). ii. Written Test
3. Admission Test 30
(at per HEC/AIOU Policy
a) Test equivalent to GRE/HAT General in the area of iii. Research 5
specialization chosen at the PhD level must be cleared
with a minimum of 60% marks prior to admission for iv. Experience 5
the PhD program as per HEC requirements. v. Interview 20
b) Accept a test equivalent to GRE/HAT General, Total 100
conducted by testing bodies accredited by HEC, with a
passing score of 60%. How to Apply for Admission?
4. Statement of Purpose i. An eligible candidate shall apply for admission through
online portal (https://aiou.edu.pk/oas-fresh-admission).
As part of athe application for admission to PhD programs, • Register here through your Cell No. or Email and
applicant shall be required to submit a statement of Login
purpose, which shall form an integral part of the • Fill in the Admission Form completely and submit.
application. The admissions committee shall use the • Print Fee Voucher and deposited the prescribed fee
information provided to ascertain the preparedness and (processing fee) in the designated banks or through
interest of the candidate in pursuing doctoral studies, and Jazz Cash, Easy Paisa and Upaisa Mobile App/USSD
whether the department has the requisite resources to train String *786#, Retailer Agent, Franchise and Branches
and supervise the doctoral candidate in the subspeciality in of Mobilink, Telenor and Ubank.
which the applicant is interested. A statement of purpose ii Admission to a PhD will be offered against available seats
shall, at least, include the following: strictly on the basis of merit and as per criteria laid down
by the concerned Department. The University reserves the
i. Title of the potential research proposal. right not to start PhD Programs if a viable group of
students is not enrolled.

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iiiA candidate will become a student of PhD program upon Coursework and Residency Requirement
depositing the prescribed semester-based fee for the 1st The following requirements shall be fulfilled before the
semester of course work. In case of failure to deposit the award of a PhD Degree: The student shall complete the
fee within the specified period, the admission shall coursework of at least:
automatically stand cancelled after the due date. i. 18 credit hours if they are from the same discipline.
iv A student admitted to PhD programs and a specialization ii. The courses shall be offered through regular classes
thereof, whichever applicable, shall not be allowed to (i.e., classes taught on campus by full-time faculty
change his/ her program or specialization. The student members of the university)
shall have to apply for a fresh for admission to another iii. The courses shall preferable be of 800 level.
program or specialization after discontinuation of the iv. PhD degree should be based on research, not only on
earlier program/specialization as and when next credit hours.
admission is announced. Duration/Credit Hours and Medium ofInstructions for
Important Notice: (About Written Test): PhD programs:
(a) All candidates to inform about test/interview through 1. The minimum duration of a PhD program shall be six
only SMS or AIOU website (news section), No call semesters (three years) and maximum duration shall be ten
letters by post will be sent to the candidates for semesters (five years). However, the maximum time period
test/interview. may be extended up to six (6) years by the vice chancellor
(b) It is advised to candidates for SMS service; write the on recommendation of Dean and up to seven (7) years by
correct Cell Number in online admission form, the Executive Council upon proper justification &
recommendation of the Supervisors & the Dean concerned.
otherwise its responsibility shall be on the candidates.
(c) Remember that if your mobile number has been a) The PhD program will be of 18 credit hours course
converted to another network. SMS will not be work and the minimum period for completion of
received on it, so add those numbers in admission form course work shall be two semesters (one year) and
which has not been converted to another network, maximum four semesters (two years).
otherwise you are responsible. b) There shall be a comprehensive examination after
(d) The eligible candidates for interview are required to enrollment in 3rdsemester for a PhD program.
bring along with them all original educational c) Only those candidates who pass the comprehensive
documents/degrees (with two sets attested copies)/ examination will be allowed to continue with them.
thesis/ research paper/experience certificates (if any) PhD research work and attend the synopsis workshop
for verification during the Interview. after depositing the required fee.
d) The minimum period to complete the PhD thesis (36
(e) Candidates will not be allowed to sit in the Written credit hours) after confirmation of the candidature
Test without showing CNIC. No TA/DA is admissible (date of meeting of BASR in which synopsis is
for Test & Interview. approved) shall be 3 semesters.

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2. The language of instructions, examination and thesis for 2. Each PhD candidate will be given a maximum of two
disciplines will be according to the approved scheme of chances to clear the Comprehensive Examination.
studies of each department. 3. The department concerned will conduct a written examination
Evaluation (comprehensive exam) of four hours duration based upon its
a. Course Work Evaluation PhD level courses within 90 days of completion of
coursework.
The evaluation of the 18 credit hours of PhD course work 4. The required coursework, comprehensive exam, and
will be conducted by Controller of Examinations by defense of synopsis/research proposals should be
appointing teachers (who taught the course in that completed within the 1st six semsters of the registration
particular semester) as Examiners recommended by the into a PhD program. The responsibility in this regard rests
department concerned. collectively with the PhD student and the university. In
a) The distribution of marks of each 3 credit hours course case of noncompliance, the registration shall be cancelled
work of PhD shall be as follows: and transcripts for completion of coursework may be
issued to the student.
i) Continuous Assessment & Mid Term 50% (20+30)
ii) Final Examination 50% Doctoral Dissertation
Each PhD researcher shall write a doctoral dissertation
Total 100%
reflecting relevance, credibility, effectiveness, and legitimacy
b) Pass percentage in aggregate will be 70%. If a of the research. The dissertation must be an original and
student cannot pass in continuous assessment/ innovative contribution to knowledge that contributes to
assignments or fails to maintain the minimum solving socioeconomic problems. To improve the quality of a
mandatory class attendance of 70% in a course, he/she doctoral dissertation, some regulations have been suggested in
will be declared as fail. the following areas:
The student will have a total of two consecutive i. Correspond to the community needs at regional
chances including first attempt to attend and pass each and local levels and comply with the priority
course. national research agenda.
ii. Reflect the basic and pure research.
b. Comprehensive Examination iii. Signify emerging areas of research that coincide
1. The students completing the PhD course work shall be preferably with sustainable development goals
allowed to appear in the Comprehensive Examination (SDGs)
arranged and conducted by the department concerned as
per the rules of the HEC. The pass percentage in Quality in Reporting
Comprehensive Examination shall be 70% however; no The quality of presentation and reporting in dissertation shall
grades will be awarded to the candidate. reflect the following characteristics:

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 i. The document is well written (precise). e. “How are the different sources of knowledge about the
ii. The contents are balanced, well organized, same issue compared and contrasted?”
appropriately styled; clearly structured, and well f. “Are subjective perceptions and experiences treated as
cohered; and knowledge in their own right?”
iii. The document is free from grammatical and g. “How does the research move from a description of
spelling errors and flawed terminology. the data through quotation or examples to an analysis
iv. Minor shortcomings such as inaccurate use of and interpretation of the meaning and significance of
acronyms and clumsy looking sentence structure it?”
have been addressed.
v. Quantitative research proposals must include a Guidelines ensuring the quality of Quantitative Research
valid statistical design for data analysis. A PhD dissertation with Quantitative Research methods should
vi. Formatting shall be compatible with international satisfy, at least, the following questions:
standards. a. Reliability – are the results repeatable?
b. Validity – does it measure what it says?
Methodological Quality c. Internal validity – do the research results indicate what
To produce PhD researchers capable of conducting research they appear to be?
independently, ensuring the technical soundness of their PhD d. External validity – can the results be generalized to
dissertations is integral. The following guidelines shall be useful other settings (ecological validity) and to other
in making the PhD research methodologically sound: populations (population validity)?
a. “Does the research, as reported, illuminate the e. Replicability – are the results of the study
subjective meaning, actions and contexts of those reproducible?
being researched?”
b. “Is there evidence of the adaption and responsiveness Appropriateness of the Methods to the Aims of the Study
of the research design to the circumstances and issues To achieve the research objectives, the alignment of the research
of real-life social settings met during the course of the approach and methods is necessary. Therefore, a PhD dissertation,
study?” at least, shall:
c. “Does the sample produce the type of knowledge a. Reflect a fair proportion of latest knowledge of
necessary to understand the structures and processes contemporary techniques and methods in relation to
within which the individuals or situations and study objectives.
located?” b. Contain detailed and easily comprehensible discussion
d. “Is the description provided detailed enough to allow regarding the applied methods and techniques.
the researcher or reader to interpret the meaning and c. Justify the use of methods and techniques to achieve
context of what is being researched?” study objectives.

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 d. Show evaluation of obtained results in relation with OR
study objectives. II. Pakistan-based Distinguished National Professors,
e. The methods and techniques used should justify the Meritorious Professors from any national
results obtained. university; or professors from top universities
f. The obtained results should support the study ranked by HEC; or professors from any Pakistani
objectives. University having a minimum H-Index 30 for
Sciences, 15 for social Sciences or 8 for Art &
Relevance to the Policy and Practice
Humanities and determined by Web of Science.
The research should have significantly answered questions related
OR
to policy and practice in that area, establishing its usefulness and
b. At least one external expert qualifying any one of the
usability. Accordingly, a PhD dissertation, at least, shall:
a. Reflect judicious evaluation of study results in relation conditions mentioned at ‘a’ above if the PhD
with policy related aims and goals undertaken while candidate publishes dissertation research in a peer-
starting the research. reviewed journal that is classified by the HEC in
b. Discuss the practical implications of the study results category W for Sciences and X or above for Social
in association with the developing practices in that Sciences.
area.
2. The following general guidelines shall, at least, be
c. Establish usefulness of the study results for devising
observed while selecting external evaluator:
policy as stated in the beginning.
d. Discuss how the resulting policy would be useful for
a. Relevance of Expertise: in the same or related fields
the organization/society.
as in the dissertation.
e. The study output should be significant enough to be
published or patented. b. No Conflict of Interst: in personal, financial, or
f. The assessment of the results performed by the author professional stakes in a particular decision or
must not be superficial lacking substance. outcome.
c. Objectivity: capable of making unbiased evaluations.
External Evaluation of PhD Dissertation d. Diversity: in terms of geography, culture, professional
1. The PhD dissertation must be evaluated by: backgrounds etc.
a. At least two external experts who shall be: e. Reputation: must be good in the field, with a tack
I. PhD faculty member from the world top 500 record of fair and thorough evaluations.
f. Availability: should have the time and availability to
universities ranked by the Times Higher Education
review the dissertation.
or QS World Ranking in the year corresponding to
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 g. Professionalism: capable of conducting themselves in committee members. In general, the following
a professional and respectful manner throughout the minimum principles and guidelines shall be
evaluation and defense process (if applicable). ensured:
h. Communication: capable of providing clear and i. Public Announcement: On the university
constructive feedback on the dissertation. website and other forums of communication,
i. Confidentiality: capable of maintaining so that anyone interested can participate.
confidentiality and protecting the intellectual property ii. Public Access: Within or outside the
of the dissertation. university such as community/town halls or
j. Compatibility: well-versed with the research important public venues.
methodology, approach, and theories used in the iii. Neutral Chair: To ensure that defense was
dissertation. conducted fairly and in accordance with the
rules and regulations.
Plagiarism, Similarity Test and Open Defense iv. Review Committee: To evaluate the
a. Under no circumstances shall a dissertation based dissertation and defense.
on plagiarized research be acceptable. It is the v. Presentation: of the dissertation by the PhD
primary responsibility of both PhD researchers and researcher.
their supervisors to prevent plagiarism. To avoid vi. Question and Answer Session: to provide a
plagiarism, it is important to follow the provisions basis for defense evaluation.
outlined in this document i.e., governing Research vii. Objective Evaluation: based on the quality of
Supervision and Research Ethics. the research and the researcher’s ability to
b. For Plagiarism COPE guidelines must be defend.
followed. viii. Final Decision: expressed in the following
c. If a PhD dissertation is found to be plagiarized, it terms:
will be handled in accordance with the Anti- • Pass or
Plagiarism Policy issued by the Higher Education • Pass with minor amendments or
Commission, Pakistan, as updated from time to
• Deferred for resubmission and re-defense
time.
or.
d. A similarity test, in accordance with the HEC’s
• Fail (in exceptional circumstances and
Anti-Plagiarism Policy, must be conducted on the
for the reasons to be recorded by the
dissertation before its submission to the external
defense committee)
experts by the student.
e. An open defense of the dissertation is required
after positive evaluation of the dissertation by

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Research Publication Financial Assistance:
For award of PhD degree, a PhD researcher shall be Financial assistance is available to deserving students who
required to publish research articles meeting the shall apply on the prescribed AIOU forms supported with
following criteria: justifiable documentary proofs available after admission
I. At least: during the 1st semester. Financial assistance will be considered
a. One research article in W category journal from the 2nd semester.
or two research articles in X category
journals, for Sciences disciplines Note: Admission forms complete in all respect must
b. One research article in X category journal be submitted online on AIOU website.
or two research articles in Y category
journals, for Social Science disciplines.
II. The PhD researcher shall be the first author of
these publications
III. The research article shall be relevant to the
PhD research work of the PhD researcher.
IV. The article shall be published after approval of
the research synopsis.
V. The article shall be published in a relevant
research journal.
Instructional Methodology:
I. Face to Face teaching (Tutorials):
For each course, 45 hours face to face teaching support will be
provided through workshops/weekend classes. The final
schedule of the lectures will be distributed to the students in
consultation with the teachers (resource persons). The classes
will be supplemented by computers where required. 70%
attendance in face to face teaching would be compulsory.

Viva Voce:
After approval of the thesis by the external examiners, the student
must appear before a viva-voce committee to defend his/her
thesis.

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FACULTY OF ARABIC
&
ISLAMIC STUDIES

The Faculty of Arabic & Islamic Studies started its functions

initially as Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies comprising
departments of Arabic and Islamic studies. Later, the Institute of
Arabic and Islamic Studies was upgraded to the level of full fledge
faculty in 1999 as required by AIOU Act 1974.The faculty was
established:
1. To teach Islamic Studies from Matric to PhD levels as per
contemporary requirements.
2. To teach Arabic language and literature from Matric to PhD
levels as per contemporary needs.
3. To conduct advance research on the different aspects of
Prof. Dr. Shah Mohyuddin Hashmi Islamic Studies, Islamic Culture, Arabic Language,
Dean Literature and Civilization.
4. To protect Islamic Heritage with the help of modern research
tools and techniques.
5. To play leading role in the interpretation of Islamic Teachings,
according to the needs of contemporary Pakistani society.
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6. To reconstruct Islamic Thought and defending Islam and 5. Some of the programs of the faculty are unique and not
Islamic identity of Pakistan at national and international offered in any other Institutions of Pakistan except AIOU
forums. such as ATTC, B. Ed Arabic, MA & MPhil Islamic Studies
7. To prepare Scholars of Islamic Studies who have grasp on with different specializations.
the different issues of the Islamic Studies in general and 6. MPhil Islamic Studies is a leading program of the faculty,
command over the different areas of specialization such as and it has gained good repute in scholarly circles of Pakistan.
Quran, Tafseer, Hadith, Shariah& Law, Islamic thought,
History, Culture, Civilization and Muslim languages PROGRAMMESOFFERED BY THE FACULTY
particularly Arabic language. 1. Postdoctoral Fellowship
8. To establish a cadre of specialists and professionals, experts in 2. Ph.D Islamic Studies (General)
different fields of Islamic Studies who can provide effective 3. Ph.D Islamic Studies (with specialization in Quran &Tafseer)
leadership in guiding and conducting quality research in the 4. Ph.D Islamic Studies (with specialization in Seerat Studies)
various disciplines of Islamic and Arabic Studies. 5. Ph.D Islamic Studies (with specialization in Interfaith Studies)
9. To provide opportunity of professional growth and 6. Ph.D Shariah
development to the scholars of Islamic studies in general and 7. Ph.D Arabic
in service personals. 8. M.Phil Islamic Studies (General)
10. To develop linkage between different highly reputed 9. M.Phil Islamic Studies (with specialization in Quran
institutions of Islamic learning in general and institutions of &Tafseer)
Muslim World in particular. 10. M.Phil Islamic Studies (with specialization in Seerat
11. To create interfaith harmony and environment of dialogue Studies)
between Islamic and other civilizations. 11. M.Phil Islamic Studies (with specialization in Interfaith
Studies)
Prospects of the Faculty 12. M.Phil Islamic Studies (with specialization in Hadith and
1. Faculty is providing education of Arabic, Shari’sh& Islamic Hadith Sciences)
Studies to large number of students. 13. M.Phil (Arabic Language and Literature)
2. The faculty has prepared several quality books on the 14. M.S Shariah
different fields of Islamic Studies. 15. MA Islamic Studies (General)
3. The faculty is able to produce high quality research work at 16. MA Islamic Studies with specialization in
MPhil and PhD levels with different specializations. i. Quran &Tafseer
4. The faculty is regularly publishing its refereed quality ii. Hadith &Seerah
research journal Muarf-e-Islami. iii. Islamic Law & Jurisprudence
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17. MA (Arabic Language and Literature)
18. Post Graduate Diploma "IFTAA" FUTURE PLAN
19. Diploma "Islamic Finance" 1. Shifting of Programs to Online Mode
20. BS Arabic 2. Launching New Program BS Islamic Studies (Face to
21. BS Arabic International Face Mode)
22. BS Islamic Finance 3. Strengthening of Dars-e-Nizami Program
23.1BS Islamic Studies (International) 4. Launching of associate degrees to address Professional
24. BS Islamic Studies (General) Needs
25. BS Islamic Studies (Specialization in Quran &Tafseer) 5. Faculty Development/Training for designing research
26. BS Islamic Studies (Specialization in Hadith) Projects/ language Proficiency.
27. BS Islamic Studies (Specialization in Seerat Studies) 6. Development of newly approved courses at various
28. BS Islamic Studies (Specialization in Sharia) levels
29. BS Islamic Studies (Specialization in Dars-e-Nizami) 7. Launching of new Research Journals.
30. BS Islamic Studies (Specialization in Interfaith Studies)
31. Certificate Course "IFTAA"
32. Certificate Course "Imam and Khateeb"
DEPARTMENTS OF THE FACULTY OF A & IS
The faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies is divided into
33. Arabic Teachers Training Course (ATTC)
following academic departments:
34. Al- Lisan-ul-Arabi
1. Department of Quran and Tafseer
35. Darse-e-Nizami Program (Matric to BA)
- Al Shahada al-Sanavia al-Aama 2. Department of Hadith and Hadith Science
- Al Shahada al-Sanavia al-Khasa 3. Department of Seerah Studies
- Al Shahada al-Aliya 4. Department of Islamic Thought, History and Culture
5. Department of Interfaith Studies
JOURNALS/INDEX OF THE FACULTY 6. Department of Shari’ah (Islamic Law and Jurisprudence)
1. Maaraf-e-Islami (from 2002) 7. Department of Arabic Language and Literature
2. Seerat Studies (from 2016) 8. Islamic Economics
3. Al-Bahs-ul-Arabi (from 2018)
4. Islamic Research Index.IRI (from 2014)

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MPhil /MS Programs Offered in Spring-2025
S. Name of
MPhil in Islamic Studies
i) MPhil Arabic No. Program
1. Duration Course work: Two Semesters
Eligibility for MPhil Islamic Studies Research work/Thesis: Two Semesters
(All Specializations)Programs 2. Credit As per AIOU/HEC rules& Regulations
3. Medium of
A candidate having MA Islamic Studies or equivalent degree Instruction (i)Urdu (ii) English (iii)Arabic
with minimum second division (in both MA Islamic Studies &
4. Research i) The research work must be distinct
BA) can apply for the admission in MPhil. However, in case of a Work contribution to knowledge and afford
large number of applications, initial short listing of candidates evidence to originality, shown either by
will be made, and preference will be given to those the discovery of new facts or by the
candidates who have passed all degrees with first division exercise of independent critical judgment.
or at least first division in MA Islamic Studies or ii) The student will be required to observe
the guidelines regarding format, writing,
equivalent. referencing, paper, and other related
matters as approved in AIOU rules &
➢ A significant weightage is given to the research thesis regulations.
written for MA Islamic Studies. 5. Face to Face 48 teaching hours (Face to Face) classes for
➢ Expertise in Arabic language and Hifz-e-Quran is also Classes each 3credit course (these classes held in
considered as additional qualification during interview. Islamabad.
6. Workshop Two-week synopsis orientation workshop at
➢ Intermediate and above teaching experience in any the start of research work after the completion
recognized college/institution is also given due weightage in of course work.
admission criteria. 7. Components Sr.# Component
➢ Published research papers in approved research journals by of Course 1. Continues Assessment
HEC are also considered in admission criteria. Work 2. Face to Face teaching (48 hrs. per 03
➢ The graduates having HEC’s approved degree of Al Shahdat credit hours in each semester)
Al-Alamia can also apply for admission, but they must have 3. Mid-Term Examination
attached an equivalent certificate (by Name) from HEC. 4. Final Examination
Scheme of Studies for All MPhil of Islamic Studies
Programs:
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 Fee Structure for MPhil Programs Fee Structure for PhD Programs
Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies: Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies:
Item Rates Item Rates
Admission Fee (at the time 1st semester) Rs.1800/- Admission Fee (at the time 1st semester)) Rs.3050/-
Registration Fee Rs.1200/- Registration Fee Rs.3050/-
Course Fee (3 credit hours) Rs.5070/- Course Fee (3 credit hours) Rs.9090/-
Fee for 12 credit hours Tuition Fee 9 credit hours Rs.27270/-
Rs.20280/-
(5070 x 4= 20280 (9090 x 3 courses) = 27,270
Technology Fee per semester Rs.600/- Technology Fee per semester Rs.600/-
Total Fee (First Semester) Rs.23,880/- Total Fee (First Semester) Rs. 33,970/-
Research Thesis fee Thesis Fee Rs.33970/-
Rs. 10140/-
in 3rd & 4th Semester Each (in 3rd ,4th,5th,6th Semester Each) Per semester
Thesis Evaluation Fee (at the time of Thesis Evaluation Rs.109,080/-
Rs.23,880/-
submission of thesis) Fee (at the time of submission of thesis)

The University reserves the right to change the fee tariff in the
coming semesters. This can be done without any prior notice
as deemed fit for the expected expenditure which is to be
incurred on the semester based academic and operational
activities of the program.

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DEPARTMENT OF
ARABIC
The Department of Arabic Language & Literature is a pioneering
Department of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU),
recognized for introducing radio and television programs for
Arabic education as early as in 1975.The Department’s first and
most popular broadcast, ‫العربي سهل‬, played a significant role in
introducing Arabic to the Pakistani public through both
broadcast and non broadcast programs, running from 1975 to
2000.

Over the decades, the department has expanded its academic

offerings, which now include programs such as PhD in Arabic,
MPhil in Arabic, BS in Arabic (2 years, 2.5 years & 4 years
programs). Short curses like: Lughat-ul-Quraan, Arabi Bol Chal,
Al-Lisan Al-Arabi, ATTC and a variety of Arabic courses at the
Matric, Intermediate, bachelor’s level since its inception in 1974.
Dr. Abdul Majeed Baghadadi
Chairman AIOU is also credited with launching Pakistan’s first Arabic
Teachers Training Program (ATTC) in 1982, which has
significantly contributed to the professional development of
Arabic educations in the country. Additionally, since the Autumn
of 2019, the university has introduced the BS (4-years) and other
Arabic language learning programs.

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The department’s MA Arabic program, developed with a focus List of the Programs
on Arabic language and literature, social and economic thought, 1. PhD Arabic
and religious education, has been a cornerstone of its academic 2. MPhil Arabic
offerings. Research in Arabic Languages and Literature has been 3. BS Arabic
a regular feature of the department since 2012, and the MPhil 4. BS Arabic International
program in Arabic Language and Literature was introduced the 5. Arabic (BA)
same year to foster scholarly research in Arabic Literature. 6. Arabic (Inter-FA)
Whereas PhD in Arabic has also been started since 2022 on 7. Arabic (Matric)
regular basis.
The department is offering short courses & detail of short
Today, the department continues to offer a wide range of Arabic courses is as under:
Language courses, from Matric to PhD, as well as ATTC, short − Al Lisan Ur Arabi
courses, and various other Arabic learning programs, − ArbiBolChal
maintaining its pivotal role in the academic and cultural − Lughatul Quran
landscape of Pakistan. − Arabic Certificate Course
Professional Courses
Journal of Arabic Research (JAR) is HEC recognized Journal in Arabic Teachers Training Course (ATTC)
“Y” category is also a pride of the department of Arabic at
AIOU.
MPhil Arabic Program
Objectives 1. Aims and Objectives:
1. Promotion and Advanced Studies in Arabic Language & ➢ Prepare scholars of research aptitude who can analyze facts
Literature in the light of research in Arabic.
2. To be aware of the language and style of the Holy Quran. ➢ Enhance the skill of research and create better understanding
3. Get acquainted with old Arabic poetry literature and modern of Islam and contemporary challenges faced by the Muslim
poetry literature and its attributes. Ummah especially in Arabic Language.
4. To understand the Arabic alphabet & sound, to distinguish ➢ Provide opportunity of learning the methods of use of basic
and pronounce all Arabic sounds and write it accurately. Islamic Sources in Arabic for the purpose of Islamization of
5. Be familiar with some of the differences between formal and contemporary knowledge and laws.
spoken Arabic. ➢ Prepare scholars who have a grasp of Arabic in general and
command over the area of specialization in particular.
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➢ Create good relations with Arabs through learning/ teaching 3. Detail of Courses for MPhil Arabic:
of Arabic language & Literature.
➢ Establish a cadre of specialists and professionals in different Sr. Course Cr.
fields of Arabic, who can conduct quality research in various Semester Course Title
# Code Hrs
disciplines of Arabic. Provide opportunities of professional Research Methodology ARAB 03
growth and development to scholars in general and in- 1. ‫ منهج البحث العلمیی‬7505
service personnel in particular.
2. Philology ‫ فقه اللغة‬ARAB 03
7506
2. Eligibility for Admission: ARAB
MA Arabic or equivalent with minimum 2nd division can apply 1st 3. Rhetoric ‫ علم البالغة‬7507 03
for the admission in MPhil However; preference will be given to Semester
those candidates who have passed all degrees with first division
Sourced of Literary and ARAB
4 Linguistic Studies 7508
in Arabic as elective subject: 03
‫مصادرالدراسات الادبیة‬
➢ A significant weight-age is given to the research thesis ‫واللغویة‬
written for MA Arabic.
➢ Intermediate and above teaching experience in any Semester
Sr.
Course Title
Course Cr.
recognized college/institution is also given due weight-age in # Code Hrs
admission criteria. Literary Criticism ARAB
1. 7509 03
‫النقد الادبی‬
➢ Published research papers in approved research journals are
also considered in admission criteria. Poetic & Prose Texts ARAB
7510
(analytical Study)
➢ The graduates of HEC’s approved Wifaq with the degree of 2nd 2. 03
Semester ‫النصوص الشعریة والنثریة‬
Shahadat ul Almia can also apply for admission but they
)‫(دراسة تحلیلیة‬
must have attached equivalent certificate (by name) from
HEC. Islamic Literature and its ARAB
7511
3. Pioneers 03
➢ Department Test (Subject based which consists on especially ‫الادب السالمی وروادہ‬
from MA Arabic text books of AIOU) & Interview.

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 Religious Literature ARAB iv) To develop students’ insight into the current and emerging
4. 7512 03 trends in Arabic and to enable them to make an original
‫الادب الدینی‬ contribution to research in the field of Arabic.
3rd
1. Thesis 8097 06 v) To expand students’ insight into different linguistic theories
Semester
and to enhance their critical and analytical skills to identify
4th
1. Thesis 8098 06 different linguistic issues at global and regional level.
Semester
vi) To develop students’ understanding regarding research
methodologies to explore the crucial issues in different
Ph.D. Arabic (MPhil/MS Based) Program branches of Arabic.
1. Introduction vii) To develop student understanding of multiple perspectives of
The Department of Arabic is offering Ph.D. Arabic. Ph.D. the interface of language, media, and discourse practices in
students are required to complete course work & research work society and to enable learners to incorporate technological
under the supervision of a qualified supervisor. This program features to facilitate research in Arabic.
requires 3 to 5 years’ for completion. The students are
completing research work under domestic supervisors however
3. Eligibility for Admission
the degree is awarded after the evaluation of the thesis by three
i) M. Phil Arabic/ MS Arabic or equivalent degree with at
foreign experts from technologically advanced countries as
least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA equivalent as per
required by HEC. This program has been designed to carry out
AIOU policy.
research in different fields of Arabic to discover new aspects in
the field & students can exercise independent critical judgment ii) Passing the Written Test and interview conducted by the
through the research skills. Department Concerned based on 70% passing marks.
4. Scheme of Studies
2. Aims & Objectives
The Ph.D. Arabic is aimed: Name of
Activity Ph.D. in Arabic
i) To address local issues related to linguistics and provide
viable solutions through research. Duration Maximum five years (10 semesters)
ii) To promote research culture (in general) in Arabic and in Medium of Arabic
Instruction
regional languages (in particular) in the country. Course 18 credit hours course work
iii) To explore new knowledge related to linguistics and Work
promote it nationally as well as internationally. Research The thesis of a Ph.D. must be a distinct
work contribution to knowledge and afford evidence to
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 originality, shown either by the discovery of new ARAB
facts or by the exercise of independent critical 3. ‫قاعة البحث‬ 3
judgment.
9503
Face to 48 hrs Face to Face class for each 3-credit hrs ‫اتجاهات النقد األدبى‬ ARAB
1. 3
Face course in each semester. Classes will be held in ‫ومناهجه‬ 9504
Islamabad main campus (Face to Face teaching ARAB
mode) 2nd Semester 2. ‫فنون األدب‬ 3
Workshop Two-week synopsis workshop after completion of
9505
coursework & passing comprehensive exam. ARAB
3. ‫األدب المقارن‬ 3
Evaluation As per amendments in AIOU rules & regulations, 9506
a Ph.D. thesis is necessary to send for evaluation 3rdSemester ARAB
to three foreign experts from technological Thesis-1 9
advanced countries. 9507
Pre- Unconditional approval from at least two foreign 4thSemester ARAB
Thesis-2 9
Requisite experts. Publication of research paper in HEC- 9508
of viva recognized research journal. 5thSemester ARAB
voce of Thesis-3 9
Ph.D. 9509
Arabic 6thSemester ARAB
Component 1. Continuous Assessment
Thesis-4 9
9510
s of Course 2. Face to Face classes
work 3. Mid-Term exam TOTAL 54
4. Final Exam
5. Comprehensive Exam
FACULTY MEMBERS
Detail of Courses for Ph.D. Arabic 1. Dr. Abdul Majeed Baghdadi
Sr. Course Cr. Chairman/ PhD Program Coordinator
Semester Course Title Phone: 051-9573200
# Code Hrs
1. ‫ الدراسات البالغیة‬ARAB
3 2. Dr. Sami Ullah Zubairi
1st ‫ واألسلوبیه‬9501 Assistant Professor
Semester ARAB
2. ‫ اللسانیات‬9502 3 Phone: 051-9573224

3. Dr. Shakeel Ahmad

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 Lecturer/ BS Program Coordinator
Phone: 051-9573234

4. Dr. Hafiz Haris Saleem

Lecturer / MPhil Program Coordinator
Phone: 051-9573237

5. Dr. Muhammad Khurram Shahzad

Lecturer/ATTC Program Coordinator
Phone:: 051-9573235

Chairman, Department of Arabic

Block-10, Room No.102, Sector H-8, Islamabad.
Phone No. 051-9573200
Email: [email protected]

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DEPARTMENT OF
SHARI’AH

Introduction:
The department of Shari’ah was established to conduct advance
research in the field of Islamic Law and Jurisprudence (Shari’ah).
Dr. Hidayat Khan To achieve this goal, the department is offering graduate and post
Chairman graduate programs. The Department is offering specialization in
Islamic Law and Jurisprudence at BS, MA, MS and PhD level.
Programs Offered By the Department:
1. MA Islamic Studies with Specialization in Islamic Law and
Jurisprudence (for continue students only)
2. BS Islamic Studies with Specialization in Islamic Law and
Jurisprudence
3. MS Shari‘ah (Equal to MPhil)
4. PhD Shari’ah

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Ph.D Shari’ah (M.Phil/MS Based) Program 3. Eligibility for Admission:
1. Profile of the Program: MS Shari’ah/MPhil Shari’ah with First division (60%) or
The Department of Shari’ah(Islamic Law and Jurisprudence)is CGPA 3.00 or equivalent.
offering Ph.D. Shari’ah. The PhD students are required to OR
complete course work & research work under the supervision of LLM Shari’ah with First division (60%) or CGPA 3.00 or
a qualified supervisor. This program requires 3 to 5 years’ time equivalent.
for completion. The students complete their research work under OR
supervisors however the degree will be awarded after the LLM Shari’ah and Law with First division (60%) or CGPA
evaluation of thesis by foreign experts from technological 3.00 or equivalent.
advanced countries as required by HEC. This program has been OR
designed to carry out research in different fields of Shari’ah in M.Phil Islamic Studies with Specialization in Islamic Law and
order to discover new aspects in the field& students can exercise Jurisprudence at least in First division (60%) or CGPA 3.00 or
independent critical judgment through the research skills. equivalent.
OR
2. Aims & Objectives of PhD Shari’ah: M.Phil Islamic Studies with thesis topic related to Islamic Law
and Jurisprudence or MPhil Islamic Studies with Shahdat-Ul-
1. To prepare the scholars who have command in Islamic Almiah from any HEC approved Wifaq at least in First division
studies and strong grasp in Islamic Law and Jurisprudence so (60%) or CGPA 3.00 or equivalent.
that they can provide solutions to contemporary legal issues. OR
LLM/MS/MPhil Islamic Business/Islamic Banking / Islamic
2. To establish a cadre of specialists and professionals in Finance with Shahadat-Ul-Almiah (Sixteen years education)
different fields of Islamic Studies who can provide effective from any HEC approved Wifaq.
leadership in guiding and conducting quality research in
various disciplines of Shari’ah (Islamic law and
Jurisprudence Judiciary, Islamic Research institutions and
various field of Islamic Studies).

3. To provide opportunities of professional growth and

development to Shari’ah scholars in general and in particular
service personal.

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4. Scheme of Studies: Details of Course Work PhD
1st Semester
S.
Name of Program Ph.D Shari’ah Sr.
Code Course Title
Credit
No. No. Hrs
1. Duration As per AIOU rules 1. SHRH ‫اقمدصرشہعیاوروقادعفقہیہاکاعترف‬ 03
9501
2. Course Work 02 semesters SHRH
2. ‫اعمرصیہقفابمح‬ 03
9505
3. Research Work As per AIOU rules 3. SHRH ‫یہقفاسمکلاورانےکاوصلااہتجد‬ 03
9503
4. Total Credit 54 (18+36) As per AIOU PhD rules
2nd Semester
5. Medium of (i) Urdu (ii) English (iii) Sr. Code Course Title Credit
Instruction Arabic No. Hrs
6. Workshops Face to Face classes / workshops will 1. SHRH ‫اوصلہقفاورہقفاالسیمےکبختنموتمنےکانمجہاکاعترف‬ 03
be conducted as per AIOU rules 9504
7. Thesis Workshops Two weeks Thesis orientation SHRH
2. ‫ہقفاالسیمںیمثحبوقیقحت‬ 03
workshop 9511
3. SHRH ‫رشتعیاالسہیمےکانترظںیمدوتسرپااتسکنیکریبعتورشتحی‬
8. Evaluation As per (PhD) AIOU rules and
regulations. 9506 03

9. Course work S.
Component Weightage
Evaluation No. 3rdSemester SHRH
1. Continuous 50 % Thesis-1 09
9507
Assessment & (20+30) 4thSemester
Mid Term SHRH
Thesis-2 09
2. Final 50 % 9508
examination 5thSemester SHRH
Thesis-3 09
3. Grading System CGPA 9509
6thSemester SHRH
Thesis-4 09
9510

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FACULTY MEMBERS
1. Dr. Hidayat Khan
Chairman / Program Coordinator
Phone No. 051-9573300
Email: [email protected]
2. Dr. Hafiz Rao Farhan Ali
Assistant Professor
Phone No. 051-9573323
Email: [email protected]
3. Dr. Tahira Ifraq
Lecturer
Phone No. 051-9573335
Email: [email protected]
4. Dr. Hafiz Moazzum Shah
Lecturer
Phone No. 051-9573334
Email: [email protected]
5. Dr. Hafsa Abbasi
Lecturer
Phone No. 051-9573336
Email: [email protected]

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FACULTY OF SCIENCES

The Faculty of Sciences forms an integral part of the

university. Since its establishment in 1982 with five
teaching departments, it has undergone major development
changes. It now comprises of nine teaching and research
departments which are offering courses at the
undergraduate and postgraduate levels to more than ten
thousand students. The faculty operates under the basic
guidelines of the University Act and on “Education for All
as Convenient” basis so that maximum students get benefit
from its academic programs and educational facilities. This
principle has necessitated some structural changes in the
non-formal mode, particularly at the postgraduate level, in
the offering of theory courses and practical lab work. This
conceptual adjustment has been quite successful, and
many in-service students are benefiting from postgraduate

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study programs. Improvement in qualifications for a better addition, highly qualified and experienced Professors
life is a right of everyone and the faculty’s programs meet are also engaged on contract or as part time instructors,
this challenge by offering opportunities to all. A significant for postgraduate study programs. The University faculty
number of beneficiaries are those who cannot afford is also offering academic positions under tenure track
education in formal institutions due to a variety of reasons. system to attract the best minds in scientific and
technological fields, as a full-time employee of the
All the departments (Agricultural Sciences, Biology, university.
Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Nutritional Sciences
and Environmental Design, Computer Sciences, Physics, Research is an integral part of postgraduate study
Mathematics, Statistics & Engineering & Technology of programs MPhil, and PhD degrees in Agricultural
Faculty of Sciences are running a variety of postgraduate Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Sciences, Biology
technical, scientific, and professional programs (Microbiology and Molecular Genetics), Nutritional
successfully. The departments are equipped with Sciences and Environmental Design, Mathematics,
computer labs for practical work, teaching, research, and Statistics and Physics. Rules and regulations for
instrumentation labs for analysis. The University is governing the postgraduate study programs are those
developing these labs through its own resources. The approved by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
Faculty of Sciences is thankful to the Vice-Chancellor for
giving personal attention to the development of the
Faculty of Sciences by providing generous amounts of
funds and valuable guidance.

Around 80 highly qualified full-time faculty members

are on the role of the Faculty of Sciences. Their role in
the planning, designing and development of different
courses, to meet students’ needs, is vital. Faculty
members also engage in imparting and supervising
instructions so that high standards are maintained. In

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 Fee Tariff for MSc Hons/MS/MPhil Fee Tariff for PhD Programs
Programs Faculty of Sciences Faculty of Sciences
Item Rates Item Rates

Admission Fee (at the time 1st semester) Rs.1800/- Admission Fee (at the time 1st semester)) Rs.3050/-

Registration Fee Rs.1200/- Registration Fee Rs.3050/-

Course Fee (3 credit hours) Rs.8700/- Course Fee (3 credit hours) Rs.10890/-

Fee for 12 credit hours Tuition Fee 9 credit hours Rs.32670/-

Rs.34800/- (10890 x 3 courses) = 32,670
(8700 x 4= 31680

Technology Fee per semester Rs.600/- Technology Fee per semester Rs.600/-

Total Fee (First Semester) Rs.38,400/- Total Fee (First Semester) Rs. 39,370/-
Research Thesis fee in 3rd Semester Rs.19200/- Rs.32670/-
Rs.60500/- Thesis Fee (in 3rd ,4th,5th,6th Semester)
Lab Charges* Per semester
Research Thesis fee in 4th Semester Rs. 19200/- Thesis Evaluation
Fee (at the time of submission of thesis) Rs.130,680/-
Thesis Evaluation Fee (at the time of Rs.34,800/-
submission of thesis)
The University reserves the right to change the fee tariff in
*Note: the coming semesters. This can be done without any prior
Lab Charges Fee for Chemistry, Biology, Environmental notice as deemed fit for the expected expenditure which is to
Sciences and Agricultural Technology Programs only. be incurred on the semester based academic and operational
activities of the program.

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DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURAL
SCIENCES

The Department of Agricultural Sciences (DAS) was

Prof. Dr. Sher Muhammad established in 1975. Previously, the DAS was focusing on
Chairman strengthening the ag. sector and rural communities through
teaching & bridging social gaps. Now DAS is trying to
transform conventional agriculture to more resilient and
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DAS has already functioned with full capacity in providing 1. PhD Agricultural Extension
bioproducts (biofertilizers & biopesticides), advisory services to
grow vegetables and crops with resource efficient means and a) Introduction
shifted core degree courses from ODL mode to F2F mode. Education is a continuous life long process. It is the most
effective tool of creating a high productive manpower.
State of the art labs equipped with the latest tools have been Agricultural Education in Pakistan needs to integrate the
established in order to promote cutting edge technologies among goals of improving human, social and ethical attributes in
farming communities after successful evaluation & verification. the students, with specific requirements to produce
The DAS aims to impart skills and build capacity in agri. graduate who can perform various tasks in the agricultural
graduate to explore opportunities in private public economy of the country, both in the public and private
entrepreneurship. The DAS has redefined its mission & vision in sectors.
changing world scenarios. State of the art knowledge and trained
manpower are the dire need of the hour to bring resilience in food For agricultural development in the country, strong linkages
systems & feed the population with safe and quality foods. amongst institution, human resource development and
technology transfer are very important. The technology transfers,
Programs: being a continuous process, can be done in a well-organized way
The DAS offers the following program/courses at different through an efficient agricultural extension system where
levels. integrated roles of the scientists, the extension agents and the
farmers are all importantly interlinked. The scientist on their part
Program at Postgraduate Level develops better yielding varieties and breeds of crop and animals
and the extension agent, on his part convince the farmers of
1. PhD Agricultural Extension
the products utilitarian importance. The farmer when
2. MPhil Agricultural Technology convinced will certainly adopt innovations for his own
3. MSc (Hons) Agricultural Extension economic betterment.
4. MSc (Hons) Rural Development
Besides Postgraduate programs the Department also offers Allama Iqbal Open University being concerned with the
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC), Secondary School education part of the Agricultural Extension system has
Certificate (SSC) and STEP courses. launched PhD degree level programme in Agricultural
Extension to prepare scholars who have grasp of the
discipline in general and a command over the area of
specialization in particular.

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b) Objectives: d) Courses of PhD Agricultural Extension
The following courses will be taught in PhD Agricultural
PhD Program in Agricultural Extension is designed to:- Extension program and the total credit hours are 18,
according to the HEC criteria.
• Prepare scholars who have grasp of the discipline in general
and a command over the area of specialization in particular. 1st Semester
Sr. Course Credit
Course Title
• Establish a cadre of specialists and professionals in the field No. Code Hours
of Agricultural Extension who can provide effective Application of Extension
1 1742 3(3+0)
leadership in guiding and conducting quality research in Methods
Agricultural Extension. Communication Strategies in
2 2527 Agricultural Extension 3(3+0)
• Provide opportunities of professional growth and development Agricultural Extension in
of scholars in general and in-service personnel in particular. 3 2524 3(3+0)
Developing Countries
2nd Semester
c) Admission Requirements
1. The minimum entry requirement for admission to PhD in 1 9477 Diffusion of Innovation 3(3+0)
Agricultural Extension shall be M.Sc (Hons) Agricultural Community Development and
2 1743 3(3+0)
Extension with first division or 3.0 CGPA. Gender Issues
OR 3 1744 Special Topics 3(3+0)
MSc (Hons) Agriculture degree with first division or 3.0
CGPA with deficiency courses. The deficiency courses will Research Work (3rd – 6th Semester of 36 Cr. Hrs.)
be given by PhD admission committee to those candidates Course Credit
Semesters Course Title
whose basic eligible degree is other than Agricultural Code Hours
Extension specialization from approved courses of MSc 3rd Semester 8203 Thesis-1 9
(Hons) Agricultural Extension Program. 4th Semester 8204 Thesis-2 9
th
5 Semester 8205 Thesis-3 9
6th Semester 8206 Thesis-4 9
Total Credit Hours 54

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2. MPhil Agricultural Technology water and fertile soil around the world. This degree will
give students the comprehensive technical knowledge to
The main purpose of MPhil Agricultural Technology degree is to formulate minerals, chemical and bioproduct indigenous
explore the high level of technical innovation currently being materials available on farm. The students will be able to
applied to agricultural production. The major challenges to select/identify material indigenously available on farms and
sustainable agriculture in Pakistan are unavailability of quality have capacity to convert them into valuable products for
seed, declining soil health, fragile cropping systems, looming enhancing crop productivity.
water crisis, environmental degradation owing to indiscriminate b) Aims:
use of farm chemicals, post-harvest losses, minimal value
MPhil Agricultural Technology is an entrepreneurship-
addition and product differentiation, inadequate food storage and
based degree. It will generate highly technical manpower
preservation, poor marketing system and low production of meat,
poultry and eggs. Achieving sustainability in food production and who will be job producers not job seekers. Each course in
food security continues to be a challenge in the developing world this program is a complete entrepreneurship. After
including Pakistan. Over the past two decades, global food obtaining this degree, the students will be engaged in the
production has increased largely because of advances in flower industry, seed industry, organic agriculture
innovative agriculture technology. MPhil Agricultural industry, food industry, milk meat and dairy industry.
Technology degree will provide students with a solid foundation
c). Objectives:
in agricultural business practices, expanding their career options
i. To generate, integrate, and apply knowledge to
in agro-based industries. It can also be the first step in securing a individuals pursuing a higher degree in agriculture
more advanced degree in the field of Agri-Tech. This degree will technology.
acquire popularity for two reasons. First, mass food production ii. To enable MPhil Agricultural Technology holders
and mega-farming requires mastery of ever-more sophisticated to work as the technical experts for progressive
scientific farm operations, postharvest techniques as well as meat, farmers, agro-based industries to increase products
poultry, and egg production. Second, to ensure food security and and improve quality of production.
minimize post-harvest losses in the country. Hence, this program iii. The degree holders will play important roles in
will be offered to people who want to use their skills to address greater efficiencies and lower prices of agricultural
the problems of hunger and sustainable development in the produce, safer growing conditions, and safer foods
country. In addition, sustainable agriculture (organic, ecological as well as reduced environmental and ecological
and environment friendly technologies) is of wide interest around impact.
the world. Global warming and related trends have led to an
awareness of the need to preserve natural resources such as clean

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d) Admission Requirements: 3rdSemester AGSI 8501 Thesis-1 6
The candidates possessing B.Sc. (Hons.)/BS Agriculture, B.Sc. 4thSemester AGSI 8502 Thesis-2 6
(Hons.)/BS Agriculture Biotechnology, B.Sc. (Hons.)/BS Total 36 Credit Hours
Animal Husbandry and B.Sc. (Hons.)/BS Food Technology
degree with at least 2nd division or equivalent CGPA/GPA
3. MSc (Hons) Livestock Management
from national and international HEC recognized institutions
will be eligible for admission in MPhil Agricultural
a) Introduction:
Technology.
Being a part of Agriculture, the Livestock sector plays great
Courses of MPhil Agricultural Technology: role in the progress of a country. One cannot deny the
1st Semester importance of livestock because it produces a huge quantity
Sr. Credit of food, such as beef, mutton, poultry meat, milk, yogurt
Code Title of Course
No. Hours and a lot of other milk and animal by-products. Millions of
AGSI acres are still being cultivated with the help of farm animals
1 Commercial Flower Production 3(2+1)
7501 in this mechanized era. Livestock and poultry yields can be
AGSI further increased if people involved in this field are better
2 Seed Production and Technology 3(2+1)
7502
and skillfully educated regarding modern techniques.
AGSI
3 Entrepreneurship in Agriculture 3(2+1)
7503
At present, higher education in livestock is imparted by
AGSI
4 Digital Agriculture 3(2+1) formal agricultural and veterinary universities in Pakistan,
7504
2nd Semester which are not catering in-service personnel. However,
STAT Experimental Statistics AIOU has its character having varieties of educational
1 3(2+0) methodologies within itself. The AIOU conducted a
7501
AGSI Plant Nutrition and Bioproduct survey to get an idea about higher education in Livestock
Development 3(2+1)
7505 Management and received a positive response from
AGSI Value Added Agriculture candidates who could not improve their qualification from
2 3(2+1)
7507 formal institutes. After which the department of
AGSI Animal Nutrition and Feed Agricultural Sciences (DAS) decided to offer MSc (Hons)
3 Technology 3(2+1)
7506

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 in Livestock Management through a distance learning system, d) Scheme of Studies
especially for those who could not enhance their qualification 1st Semester
through formal system.
Sr. Credit
Code Title of Course
b) Objectives: No. Hours
1. To develop human resources necessary for transferring the 1. 780 Biochemistry 3(2+1)
subsistence scale of livestock farming into commercial 2. 9475 Statistics 3(3+0)
livestock production. 3. 0774 Meat Production 3(2+1)
2. To provide an opportunity for continued professional 9476 Rangeland Management in
development for the scientists in the area of marketing. 4. 3(3+0)
Pakistan
3. To provide information on the concepts of livestock
development, public health, and their integration in livestock 2nd Semester
production practices. Sr. Credit
4. To create awareness about livestock farming production, Code Title of Course
No. Hours
practices which will in turn promote community-based 1. 778 Dairy Production 3(2+1)
livestock development. 2. 775 Livestock Management Practices 3(2+1)
3. 773 Small Ruminant Production 3(2+1)
c) Eligibility:
4. 782 Livestock Industry 3(3+0)
Candidates possessing a DVM degree or BSc (Hons) Animal
Husbandry degree equivalent to the second division in Annual Research Work (3rd and 4th Semester of 12 Cr Hrs.)
System (not less than 2.5 CGP) in the semester system will be 8031 Thesis-1 6
eligible for admission. 8032 Thesis-2 6
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4. MSc (Hons) Agricultural Extension b) Objectives
Main objectives of the program are:
1. To improve the level of knowledge and skills of the
a) Introduction
prospective students.
Agriculture is the principal occupation and source of livelihood
2. To provide skills for improving diffusion and adoption
of great majority of rural population of the country and it is the
of innovations among the farming community.
basic and largest component of our economy in terms of
3. To improve the ability and self-confidence of students
production, employment and export earnings. For agricultural
of Agriculture Extension to critically analyze the
development in a country like Pakistan, strong linkages amongst
Agriculture Extension service and technology transfer
institution human resource development and technology transfer
system with a view to identify difficulties, problems and
are very important. The technology transfer being a continuous
issues in promoting applied research in farming systems
process cannot possibly take place in a vacuum. It needs to be
research and extension.
done in a well-organized system of agricultural extension where
4. To promote human resource development in agricultural
role of the scientist, the extension agent, and the farmer are all too
extension and help to meet training needs of extension
important. The scientist must develop better yielding varieties
field staff and rural communities.
and breeds of crops and animals, the extension agent must, on his
part, equip himself with better and effective methods to convince
c) Eligibility
the farmer about the product’s utilitarian importance. Once
Candidates possessing BSc (Hons) Agricultural Extension
convinced, the farmer will certainly adopt innovations for his
degree with 2nd division.
own economic betterment.
OR
Other related discipline like BSc (Hons) Agriculture, Rural
Allama Iqbal Open University being concerned with the educational
Sociology, Animal Husbandry, DVM, BSc Agricultural
part of the Agricultural Extension system has initiated master level
Engineering Degree in second division are also eligible for
courses in agricultural extension for enhancing the knowledge and
admission in MSc (Hons) Agricultural Extension, but the
skill of the Agricultural Scientist.
Admission Committee may define deficiency courses for
them, if necessary.
The program is design to produce graduates capable of planning and
managing agricultural project and extension services.

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e) Scheme of Studies: Agricultural Extension Courses 5. MSc (Hons) Rural Development
1st Semester
Sr. Credit (a) Introduction
Code Title of Course
No. Hours Despite the existence of large urban centers, Pakistan is still
1 795 Agriculture Extension Education 3(3+0) predominantly a rural society with approximately 70 percent
of the population living in the rural areas. Rural
2 796 Extension Program Development 3(3+0)
development implies comprehensive and sustainable
3 2525 Evaluation Research 3(3+0) development for people and places in rural areas. It depends
4 2526 Agricultural Extension Systems 3(3+0) on several interrelated components including development
appropriate production technology, dissemination of modern
2nd Semester technology to the farming community, formulation of
Sr. Credit suitable polices for growth in the farm and rural non-farm
Code Title of Course
No. Hours economies, conservation and sustainable use of natural
Scientific & Technical Writing in resources, and provision of infrastructure and social
1 2518 3(3+0) services. All countries in the world are subject to continual
Agriculture Extension
2 799 Adult Learning & Rural Development 3(3+0) social and economic change, and the rural sectors of
The Process & Strategies of developing countries and countries in transition are pivotal
3 2533 Communication in Agriculture 3(3+0) in this process. It is recognized that in a context of
Extension increasing globalization and understanding of the
4 1793 Human Resource Development 3(3+0) underlying driving forces of this process and its
consequences is critical.
Research Work (3rd and 4th Semester of 12 Cr Hrs.)
8033 Thesis-1 6 Achieving rural development and responding to these global
8034 Thesis-2 6 challenges will require trained professionals with a wide
Total 36 Credit Hours range of relevant expertise. These are needed to work in
government agencies, non-governmental organization
(NGOs) and in the private sector. Professionals are needed
who can formulate appropriate policies, plans, design and
implement development projects, disseminate appropriate
technology and information to farmers and small-scale
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of services in rural areas. Recognizing the growing needs and Economics/ HRD/ NRM/ Business Management degree
requirements for trained professionals in rural development AIOU with second division/ 2.5 CGPA.
has decided to initiate a Masters level program in Rural
Development. This program provides graduates with an e) Scheme of Studies
interdisciplinary base from which to approach the diverse issue 1st Semester
involved in rural change. It is designed for students interested in
pursuing careers that are interactive with the potential and Sr. Credit
Code Title of Course
problems associated with the rural sector. The program is No. Hours
multidisciplinary in its course contents, and will provide an 1. 1790 Sustainable Rural Development 3(3+0)
opportunity for in depth study of the key elements of rural 2. 1791 Regenerating Agriculture 3(3+0)
development and relevant professional practice. 3. 1792 Rural Poverty Alleviation 3(3+0)
4. 1793 Human Resource Development 3(3+0)
b) Objectives
The program gives students the opportunities to develop: 2nd Semester
1. A critical awareness of the social, economic and management Sr. Credit
issues underlying socio-economic change. Code Title of Course
No. Hours
2. Conceptual and analytical skills relevant to the social and 1. 1794 NGO Management 3(3+0)
economic dimensions of agriculture and related industries. 2. 1795 Research for Development 3(3+0)
3. A set of potential skills pertinent to working in the public 3. 1796 Natural Resources Management 3(3+0)
private or NGO domains. Managing Projects in
4. The ability to change with, and influence, rational debates 4. 1797 3(3+0)
RuralDevelopment
concerning the optimal direction of rural sector change.
5. Sufficient knowledge and understanding of the major Research Work (3rd and 4th Semester of 12 Cr Hrs.)
problems socio-cultural and economic conditions of rural 8037 Thesis-1 6
areas in Pakistan. 8038 Thesis-2 6
Total 36 Credit Hours
c) Eligibility For clarification about academic matters please contact on
BSc (Hons) Agriculture/D.V.M./Animal Husbandry/ Agriculture the following address:
Engineering degree in 2nd division or MA/MSc in Social Work/ CHAIRMAN
Sociology/Rural Sociology/Anthropology/ Forestry/ Forestry Department of Agricultural Sciences
Extension/ Developmental Studies/ Environmental Sciences/ AIOU, H-8, Islamabad. Ph: 051-9250064

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FACULTY MEMBERS 7. Dr. Muhammad Shaukat
Lecturer
1. Prof. Dr. Sher Muhammad Ph: 051-9575483
Chairman Email: [email protected]
Ph: 051-9575450, 051-9250062
Email: [email protected] 8. Staff Phone:
Ph: 051-9575495
2. Dr. Farhat Ullah Khan
Assistant Professor
Ph: 051-9575473
Email: [email protected]

3. Dr. Muhammad Tarique Tunio

Assistant Professor
Ph: 051-9575474
Email: [email protected]

4. Dr. Sabir Hussain Shah

Assistant Professor
Ph: 051-9575476
Email: [email protected]

5. Dr. Mahwish Siraj

Lecturer (Rural Development)
Ph: 051-9575482
Email: [email protected]

6. Dr. Zaid Mustafa

Lecturer
Ph: 051-9575481
Email: [email protected]

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DEPARTMENT OF
COMPUTER
SCIENCE

Department of Computer Science is an established department

under the Faculty of Sciences. The Department of Computer
Science has developed curricula of the academic programs at
various levels to meet the national and international standards as
defined by Higher Education Commission. The curricula include
PhD (Computer Science), MS (Computer Science), BS (Computer
Science) and Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Computer Science.
Dr. Aftab Khan
Chairman Department is equipped with latest computer and hardware labs.
We practice the multi-method teaching methodology i.e. face-to-
face regular classes for BS (Computer Science), MS (Computer
Science) and Ph. D (Computer Science). The online methodology
is practiced for PGD (Computer Science / Data Science) program.
The facilities of Video/Audio Conferencing are also in use for

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lectures/consultations in research-oriented degrees. Department is
Program Objectives:
actively involved in research and development in the following
areas: The objectives of the program are to:
• Ubiquitous Computing 1. Promote research excellence through original and
• Software Defined Networks impactful investigations in specific subfields of
• Image/Video Processing Computer Science.
2. Facilitate scholars with indigenous research and
• Data Analytics/Big Data development projects for better training and
• Data Science education.
• Artificial Intelligence 3. Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration for
• Information Security and E-learning innovative problem-solving.

PhD (Computer Science) Eligibility:

A candidate is eligible to apply for admission in PHD (Computer
The PhD (Computer Science) program is offered at the Science) program having MS/MPhil (18 years) of education in
Department of Computer Science, Main Campus Islamabad. It Computer Science or in any other computing related discipline
with research thesis and securing a minimum of:
comprises of 18 credit hours of course work, followed by 36
• CGPA of 3.00/4.00 (Semester System) or
credit hours of research work (Thesis). The PhD in Computer
• First Division, 60% (Marks) Annual System
Science program at AIOU is a rigorous and advanced academic
endeavor that provides students with the opportunity to delve
deeply into the multifaceted world of Computer Science. This Scheme of Studies:
program is designed to cultivate exceptional researchers and Semester 1
scholars who will contribute to the cutting-edge advancements Course Title Cr. Hours
and innovations in the field. Through comprehensive coursework, 3 (3 + 0)
intensive research, and collaborative mentorship, students in this PhD Elective- I
program acquire profound expertise and critical thinking skills, PhD Elective -II 3 (3 + 0)
preparing them for influential roles in academia, industry, and PhD Elective -III 3 (3 + 0)
beyond.

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Semester 2 7709 Multimedia Systems 3
7710 Computer Animations in Education 3
PhD Elective -IV 3 (3 + 0) 3
7711 Philosophy of Cognition
PhD Elective -V 3 (3 + 0) 7712 Educational Technology: Design & 3
PhD Elective -VI Evaluation
3 (3 + 0)
7713 Topics in Machine Learning 3
rd
3 Semester Thesis-1 8199 9 3
7714 Knowledge Engineering
4thSemester Thesis-2 8200 9 7717 Computer Vision 3
5thSemester Thesis-3 8201 9 7718 Data Analytics
7715 PhD Research Seminar I Research Paper I NC
6thSemester Thesis-4 8202 9
7716 PhD Research Seminar II Research Paper II NC
Advances in Next Generation Networks 3
PhD Courses List (Elective): 3
Computer and Cyber Security
The following is the list of elective courses for PhD (CS) course
work. Research Trends on AI 3
Credi Social Media Content Analysis 3
Course t
Course Titles
Code Hour Note:
s PhD seminars will be delivered by students so that their
7701 Software Development Tools & Processes 3 program is effectively monitored. The department will
7702 Advanced Database System Design 3 monitor and make arrangements for this noncredit activity.
7703 Advance Data Mining 3 Conference presentations will be encouraged.
7704 System Simulation 3
7705 Internet Systems and Application 3 For further information, you may contact the department by
3 email: [email protected] or by telephone 051-9250091 or
7706 Topics in Video Computing
051-9055383
7707 Image and Video Compression 3
7708 Digital Image Processing 3

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FACULTY MEMBERS 7. Mr. Tahir Javed
Lecturer
1. Dr. Aftab Khan [email protected]
Chairman Ph: 051-9575383
[email protected]
Ph: 051-9575361 8. Mrs. Sana Nasim Karam (On Study Leave)
Lecturer
2. Dr. Saleem Iqbal [email protected]
Associate Professor
[email protected] 9. Mr. Basit Ismail
Ph: 051-9250091 Lecturer
3. Dr. Moiz Uddin Ahmed Siddiqui [email protected]
Assistant professor Ph: 051-9575381
[email protected]
Ph: 051-9575376
4. Dr. Muhammad Arshad Awan
Assistant Professor
[email protected]
Ph: 051-9575375

5. Mr. Mohammad Qasim Khan

Assistant Professor
[email protected]
Ph: 051-9575373

6. Ch. M. Shahbaz Anjum

Lecturer
[email protected]
Ph: 051-9575382

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 DEPARTMENT OF
NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES
AND ENVIRONMENTAL
DESIGN

Pakistan is a developing country, and it is the need of the

hour to improve standard of education in all disciplines
especially in science and technology to better cope with
the challenges of 21st century. The Department was first
established in 1981. During last few decades the
Department has developed a range of professional
programs in Health and Nutrition, Environmental Design
and Home Economics. Multipurpose teaching/ research
labs for Environmental Design and Food and Nutrition
Dr. Zaheer Ahmed
programs have been set up to provide a comprehensive
Chairman
environment for imparting practical training and research
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 4. MSc Public Nutrition (Continuing students only)
Aims and Objectives 5. MSc Sustainable Environmental Design (Continuing
1. To upgrade and update the skills & knowledge of students only)
professionals in various fields of applied sciences, 6. Postgraduate Diploma in Environment, Health & Safety
engineering & architecture.
2. To prepare learners for the career related disciplines 7. Certificate Courses in Public Health
considering the professional interests of individuals in 8. Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Environmental
the areas of Environmental Design, Engineering & Design.
Architecture, Health, Food Science, Nutrition, Dietetics, 9. A range of courses at SSC and HSSC level
and Home Economics.
3. To prepare the individuals/professionals for the
development and up gradation of community & sustainable
MS Environmental Design
environment. (Minimum 2 years and maximum 4 years)
4. To enable the individuals to integrate and apply a) Introduction:
knowledge and skills of Basic Sciences, Home The word environment has become a popular catchphrase
Economics & Applied Sciences for their professional in the global and national context. In Urban Design and
development. Architecture, the environmental revolution manifests itself
The Department has produced scientific/value added and as sustainable design and planning. This program aims to
professional programs/courses in the areas of Environmental take a holistic view of 'environment' examining both the
Design, Health, Food & Nutrition and Home Economics and. physical and psychological aspects. It takes an
The courses are now being offered at undergraduate, interdisciplinary approach, fusing technical and scientific
postgraduate, MS and PhD level programs. Many of these knowledge with philosophical and ethical issues. It is only
courses are supported with audio-visual programs. through the sensitive consideration of the design of our
Currently the Department is offering following cities and landscapes that we will create places that
programs: respond to both the spiritual/psychological and
1. PhD Food and Nutrition health/physical needs of all sectors of humanity. Optimum
2. MS Community Health & Nutrition environmental design can generate economic development
and embrace the best of technological innovation while
3. MS Environmental Design
recognizing and respecting the importance of cultural

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 heritage and the obligation to address the ecological infrastructure.
agenda. • Conservation of resources (building materials, energy
Pakistan is a developing country and it is the need of supply and resource recovery).
time to improve standards of education in all disciplines • Environment friendly building materials andhealthy
especially in of the 21st Century. The introduction of building design.
Environmental Design course is a major contribution • Optimum use of resjources to mitigate climate change.
towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals
Salient features:
(SDGs). This degree makes the professionals a
responsible citizen towards valuing the optimum use of Development of this program was facilitated by British
Council under the DFID Higher Education Link Scheme.
resource, minimizing the waste generation, sustainable
Experts from a foreign university (Roland Ashcroft, Prof.
design, urban ecology, Environmental Policy & Jeanette Paul, University of Dundee) and local
Planning. This program offers research based value Engineering/Architecture Universities/Colleges (UET,
added degree to upgrade professional practice of Lahore, NED University, UET Taxila, MUET, Jamshoro,
engineers, planners, scientists, geologists and designers NCA, Lahore) have participated in curriculum designing.
and to provide better job prospects home and abroad. Research based degree is offered to address local issues and
to evolve local theories.
Note: Pakistan Engineering Council has endorsed the MSc c) Eligibility:
/MSdegree of Environmental Design as value added General admission criteria for MS Program will be as
professional qualification for Engineers, which may perHEC requirement.
be considered for CPD credit points for PEC Sixteen years of education with at least 2nd class in
registered engineers. followingdisciplines:

b) Objectives: • BE/BS Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical,

The new emerging concept of environmental design (in Transportation, Industrial & Manufacturing,
developing/under developed countries) concentrates on Electronics, Mechatronics, Petroleum, Earthquake
promoting: & Geotechnical, Aeronautical, Textile,
Metallurgical, Architecture, Urban &
• Balance between built environment and ecosystem Environmental.
(soil, air,and water).
• Environmental up gradation in sustainable building • Bachelor in Architecture and Planning.

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 • B.Tech (Hons.) in Civil, Architecture, Mechanical,
• MSc/BS in Geology, Geography, Geophysics, Electrical.
Environmental Sciences, Environmental Planning &
Management, RS&GIS, Environmental Design & After the completion of course work, the students will be
Home Economics. allowed to undertake research work. Minimum duration for
submission of thesis is two Semester (one year).
d) Offering: EDHN Sustainable Recourse 3 (2+1)
Proposed scheme of study for MS Environmental 7512 Management
Design(Duration Two Years) EDHN Environmental Health in 3 (3+0)
7513 Building Design
Scheme of Studies:
List of Approved elective courses for Semester I
Semester I Course Title of Course Credit
Course Title of Course Credit Code Hours
Code Hours Waste Management 3 (2+1)
EDHN Principles and Theories of 3 (3+0) EDHN Sustainable Practices and 3 (2+1)
7501 Environmental Design 7504 Ecological Building Materials
EDHN Research Method 3 (2+1) EDHN Waste Management 3 (2+1)
7502 7503
EDHN Waste Management 3 (2+1) EDHN Environmental Psychology 3 (3+0)
7503 7505
EDHN Sustainable Practices and 3 (2+1) EDHN Building Evaluation Technique 3 (2+1)
7504 Ecological Building Materials 7506
EDHN Environmental Consideration in 3 (3+0)
Semester II
7507 House and Housing Design
EDHN Ecological Design: Cities 3 (3+0)
EDHN Energy and Built Environment 3 (3+0)
7510 Transport & Landscape
7508
EDHN Statistics in Environmental 3 (2+1)
EDHN Ethics in built Environment 3 (3+0)
7511 Health
7509

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List of Approved elective courses for Semester II FACULTY MEMBERS:
EDHN Sustainable Recourse 3 (2+1)
7512 Management 1. Dr. Zaheer Ahmed
EDHN Environmental Health in 3 (3+0) Chairman
7513 Building Design Food Bio-Technology
EDHN Environmental Impact 3 (3+0) Ph: 051-9575500, 051-9250063
7014 Assessment Email: [email protected]
EDHN Architectural Engineering 3 (3+0)
7515 Design 2. Dr. Mahpara Safdar
Assistant Professor
EDHN Sustaining Culture & Design 3 (3+0)
Human Nutrition
7516 Ph: 051-9575524
EDHN Environmental Law 3 (3+0) Email: [email protected]
7517
EDHN Computer Based Environmental 3 (2+1) 3 Dr. Muhammad Farooq Mustafa
7518 Assessment of buildings Assistant Professor
Environmental Engineering
Semester III Ph: 051-9575525
EDHN Thesis – I 6 Email: [email protected]
8501
4. Dr. Asma Afreen
Semester IV Lecturer
EDHN Thesis – II 6 Food & Nutrition
8502 Ph: 051-9575535
Email: [email protected]

Note: Student failing to opt any course in any 5. Dr. Rabeea Zafar
particular semester amongst the courses offered in that Lecturer
semester will have to wait for at least one semester in Environmental Management & Policy/Environmental
order to get admission in that particular course since Sciences
all the courses are being offered on alternate basis.

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 Ph: 051-9575534 4. Dr. Zohaib ur Rehman
Email: [email protected] Assistant Professor
Center of Advanced Studies in Energy,
6. Ar. Nazia Iftikhar UET, Peshawar.
Lecturer
Architecture /Urban Planning/GIS & Remote Sciences
Ph: 051-9575532
Email: [email protected]

7. Ms. Faiza Azmat

Lecturer
Human Nutrition & Dietetics (HND)
Ph: 051-9575523
Email: [email protected]

Adjunct Faculty Members

1. Prof. Dr. Hajra Ahmad

Former Chairperson,
Nutritional Sciences & Environmental Design,
AIOU, Islamabad

2. Prof. Dr. Nomana Anjum

Former Chairperson,
Nutritional Sciences & Environmental Design,
AIOU, Islamabad

3. Dr. Tabassum Shahid Zahidi

Associate Professor (Retired)
F-7/2 College, Islamabad

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DEPARTMENT OF
PHYSICS

Dr. Syed Raza Ali Raza

Chairman

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The department’s greatest resources are the people that fill its International, National and Regional research projects. The
classrooms, labs, offices, and state of-the-art facilities. The physics department has developed research linkages with
undergraduate graduate students at AIOU feature a complete other National and International Universities and research
range of opportunities to engage in world-class Physics forms organizations of repute to ensure two-way flow of
from theoretical to experimental. knowledge.

The department has established several research laboratories

on campus, including Renewable Energy, Modeling and The faculty today is engaged in research that will contribute
Simulation, Nanotechnology and Materials Science. Several significantly to the development of human capacity, science,
collaborations and projects are also being carried out by and technology in Pakistan. Departmental research seeks to
explore and explain fundamental questions that range from
Physics’ departmental faculty and graduate students outside,
understanding the origin of the universe, including String
at centers of NCP, NILOP, PAEC, IST and other R&D Theory, Cosmology and Astrophysics, to understand the
organizations. Thedepartment is executing interdisciplinary visible world of colloids and the world of on an ever-
research with strong links to the fields of Astronomy, diminishing scale, from the mesoscale to the nanoscale,
Biophysics, Chemistry and Cellular Biology. condensed matter and atomic, molecular and particle physics.

Realizing the need for technology and scientific education in Our faculty strives to push the boundaries of our
Pakistan the Department of Physics at AIOU began in 1998 understanding in a wide variety of fundamental and applied
with technological needs in areas like Modeling & Physics areas while providing the best research opportunities
Simulation, Materials Science, Energy, Energy Efficiency, for our majors. The blending of classroom learning with
Climate, Energy for Sustainable Development, Renewable training in 21stcentury front-edge research facilities allows
Energy, Hydrogen Energy, Environment, Astronomy, our graduates and postgraduates to become successful
Nanotechnology, Plasma Physics, Medical Physics, researchers, teachers, and applied scientists in the nowadays-
Cosmology, Geophysics, Density Functional Theory (DFT), competitive marketplace. At the same time, we are fully
and Nuclear Physics. A major emphasis of current research committed, as the physics department of the major research
activities is on the promotion of Modeling & Simulation, university in our border region, to contribute to the public
Materials Science, Renewable energy, Nanotechnology, and appreciation and respect for scientific work and knowledge.
related areas in which the department has led to innovations.
The Department is presently running BS 4 years, MPhil The Area of specialization in the Department of Physics
&Ph.D. degree programs with specialization in various Energy, Energy Efficiency, Energy Conservation, Energy for
disciplines. Apart from capacity-building activities, the Sustainable Development, Electric power system
Department of Physics has been involved in several

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Management, Energy Economics, and Planning Renewable 2. Scheme of Studies
energy, Hydrogen Energy, Environment, Climate Change,
Astronomy, Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Plasma Semester-wise Course Offering
Physics, Medical Physics, Lasers & Optics, Cosmology, Geo Coursework during 1st year or 1st& 24 Credit
Physics, Density Functional Theory (DFT), Modeling & 2nd Semester Hours.
Simulation and Nuclear Physics. Thesis / Project / Dissertation
during 12 Credit
Second-year or 3rd&4th semester Hours.
MPhil Physics Program Total credit hours required for 36 Credit
Completion. Hours
1. Eligibility
i. The minimum entry requirements for admission to Semester 1 (Core Courses)
MS/MPhil/ or equivalent programs shall be minimum Course Credit
S.# Course Title
of 16 years of schooling or 4 years of education in the Code Hours
relevant subject after Higher Secondary School Mathematical Physics 1701 3+0
Certificate with at least second division or equivalent 1
CGPA/GPA (120 credit hours from HEC recognized Electrodynamics 1703 3+0
2
institution).
ii. Passed a test equivalent to GRE/GAT general Solid State Physics 1722 3+0
3
conducted by the department concerned with minimum Experimental
of 50% cumulative marks or as further advised by HEC 1718 3+0
4 Techniques
from time to time.
iii. The criteria for admission to MPhil program is based on (Four courses will be offered in 2nd Semester depending
the following components: on the needs and availability of the experts)
Component Weightage
Academic Qualification + Research +
30+5+5=40
Experience
Written Test (per HEC/AIOU Policy 40
Interview 20
Total 100

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Semester 2 (Optional Courses) 17 Research Methodology 7791 3(3+0)
S.# Course Title Code Cr.
Hrs. 18 Environmental Physics 7792 3(3+0)
1 Advanced Quantum Mechanics 1702 3(3+0) 19 Antenna Theory 7793 3(3+0)
2 Computational Physics 1704 3(3+0) 20 E.M. Field Analysis 7794 3(3+0)
3 Atomic & Molecular Physics 1705 3(3+0) 21 Microelectronics 7795 3(3+0)
4 Laser Physics 1710 3(3+0) High-Frequency
22 7796 3(3+0)
5 Quantum Optics 1711 3(3+0) Electrodynamics
6 Plasma Physics 1712 3(3+0) 23 Quantum Information Theory 7797 3(3+0)
7 Nuclear Physics 1716 3(3+0) 24 Electron Microscopy 7798 3(3+0)
8 Experimental Techniques 1718 3(3+0) 25 Climatology 8771 3(3+0)
9 Semiconductor Physics 1720 3(3+0) 26 First-Principles Computation 8772 3(3+0)
10 Quantum Field Theory 1721 3(3+0) Theory and Practice of DFT
27 Calculations 8773 3(3+0)
11 Crystallography 1724 3(3+0) Introduction to Nanoscience
28 and Nanotechnology 8774 3(3+0)
12 Physics of Glasses 1726 3(3+0) 29 Condensed Matter Physics 8775 3(3+0)
30 Statistical Mechanics 8776 3(3+0)
13 Physics of Solar Cells 1727 3(3+0)
31 Physics of Semiconductor 8777 3(3+0)
Physics of Metals & Alloy Devices
14 1728 3(3+0) Magnetism in Condensed 3(3+0)
32 Matter 8778
15 Non-Crystalline Materials 1729 3(3+0)
33 Quantum Theory-I 8779 3(3+0)
16 Renewable Energy Resources 1730 3(3+0) 34 Quantum Theory-II 8780 3(3+0)

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 7. Ms. Hareem Mufti
3rd Semester & 4th Semester (Research) Lecturer
1. Thesis-1 8073 06 Ph: 051-9575433
2. Thesis-2 8074 06
8. Dr. Uzma Nosheen
Total Credit Hours of Thesis 12 Lecturer
Ph: 051-9057225
FACULTY MEMBERS 9. Dr. Tayyab Aftab
Lecturer
1. Dr. Syed Raza Ali Raza Ph: 051-9575431
Chairman
Ph: 051-9575400 10. Dr. Hussain Ahmad
Research Associate
2. Dr. Suraya Mukhtar Ph: 051-9575435
Assistant Professor
Ph: 051-9575423

3. Dr. Ather Hassan

Assistant Professor
Ph: 051-9575425

4. Dr. Muhammad Tariq Jan

Assistant Professor
Ph: 051-9575426

5. Dr. Abdul Jalil

Assistant Professor
Ph: 051-9575424
6. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Shah
Assistant Professor
Ph: 051-9575427

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FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Prof. Dr. Fazal ur Rahman

Dean

The origin of the Faculty of Education pre-dates the

university itself. The National Institute of Education was
established in 1973 under the Federal Ministry of Education.
It became part of the university in June 1975 as the Institute
of Education in the Faculty of Social Sciences. The
progressively extending functions of the institute brought the
needs for structural change and in 1984 it got the status of
Faculty of Education.

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DEPARTMENTS OF THE FACULTY target personnel in the areas of educational planning,
management, and leadership.
Faculty of Education Comprises of the following Six
Secondary Teacher Education
Departments: The Departmentt of Teacher Education was established in
1. Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education 1985 and was bifurcated into Secondary and Elementary
2. Educational Planning, Policy Studies, and Leadership Teacher Education Departments in July 2003. Its programs
3. Early Childhood Education and Elementary Teacher aim at imparting academic and professional knowledge and
Education training to in-services and preservice teachers and scholars.
4. Secondary Teacher Education
5. Science Education The programs/courses of this department comprise MA, MEd
6. Special Education B.Ed (4 years) and BS Instructional Design and Technology
as professional degree programs. The department also offers
Distance, Non-Formal Education and Continuing MPhil and PhD in Education, which are aimed to prepare
Education highly skilled professionals and leaderships in the field of
The department was established in 1984 and was later teacher education.
renamed as Distance, Non-Formal and Continuing Education.
This department offers PhD, MPhil, master’s, and specialized Early Childhood Education and Elementary Teacher
courses in the B.Ed. 1.5 program. The department also offers
Education
certificate courses in literacy and non-formal education. The Department of Elementary Teacher Education was
established in 2003. In April 2008, the name of Elementary
Educational Planning, Policy Studies, and Leadership
Teacher Education Department was changed to Early
(EPPSL)
Childhood Education and Elementary Teacher Education
The department was established in 1976 and was renamed as
EPPSL in 2008. It offers programs in educational Department. The Department offers associate degree in
planning,management, and leadership. These programs are education, Post Graduate Diploma in ECE, BEd (1.5 year),
aimed at producing a managerial cadre of professionals for BEd (2.5), BEd (4 years), MPhil and PhD program, it also
the educational institutions and organizations in the country. offers “Education” as subject at Matric, Intermediate and
Programs of EPPSL include B.Ed., Postgraduate Diploma, Graduate level. The department is planning to launch, BS
MA (EPM), MPhil and PhD in Educational Planning and (ECCE) and Certificate of Entrepreneurship in ECCE. The
Management as well as online courses. The courses of these department also plans to offer non-credit research courses and
programs are in accordance with the field requirements of postgraduate diploma for teaching in higher education.

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Science Education
The Department of Science Education was established in 1988.
The programs and courses of the department are mainly
focused on education and training of mathematics and science
teachers. Presently the department offers specialized courses in
science education at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Specialized courses provide conceptual framework and insight
into the teaching of science. The department offers BEd (4
year)BEd (2.5 year) and specialization of Science Education
in BEd (1.5 year) and MEd. MPhil and PhD programs; in
science education are also offered at the department.

Special Education
The Department was established in 1985. The department
imparts education and training to teachers for the special
children in four specializations namely visual impairment,
hearing impairment, intellectual disabilities, physical
disabilities, and mental retardation with particular emphasis to
facilitate inclusive education. Parents of special children are
also admitted to these programs. Present programs/courses of
this department comprise B.Ed (4 years), MEd, MA, MPhil and
PhD in the field of Special Education.

All Programs of Faculty of Education are recognized

by HEC.

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 Fee Tariff for PhD Programs Fee Tariff for MPhil Programs
Faculty of Education Faculty of Education
Sr. # Items Rate
Sr. # Items Rate Admission fee
1 Rs.1800/-
(At the time of first admission)
1. Admission fee
Rs.3050/- Registration fee
(At the time of first admission) 2 Rs.1200/-
(At the time of 1st admission only)
2. Registration fee
Rs.3050/- 3 Technology Fee (per semester) Rs.600/-
(At the time of 1st admission only)
3.
Technology fee (per semester) Rs.600/- 4 Course Fee (3 credit hours) Rs.5070/-
4.
Course Fee (3 credit hours) Rs.9090/- Fee for 12 credit hours
5 Rs.20280/-
5. Tuition Fee 9 credit hours Rs.27270/- (5070 x 4= 20280
(9090 x 3 courses) = 27,270 6 Total Fee for First Semester Rs.23,880/-
6.
Total Fee First Semester Rs. 33,970/-
Research Thesis fee in 3rd & 4th
7. Thesis Fee: 7 Semester Each Rs. 10140/-
Rs. 27270/-
(3rd, 4th, 5th , 6th Semester)
8. Thesis Evaluation Fee Thesis Evaluation Fee
Rs.109,080/- 8 Rs.23,880/-
(at the time of submission of thesis) (at the time of submission of thesis)

The University reserves the right to change the fee tariff in

the coming semesters. This can be done without any prior
notice as deemed fit for the expected expenditure which is to
be incurred on the semester based academic and operational
activities of the program.

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DEPARTMENT OF
SPECIAL
EDUCATION

Dr. Hina Noor

Incharge

Introduction:
The department of Special Education at Allama Iqbal Open
University was established under the umbrella of Faculty of
education in 1985, in response to the desperate need of
trained staff to provide services to special people.

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Department of Special Education at Allama Iqbal Open a) MA/MED/BS/BED (4-Years) or 16 Years of
University prepares the special education teachers for a wide Education.
variety of roles and specialization in special education. The b) MA/MSc/BS/BA (4-Years) or 16 Years of
aim of the department is to impart education and training to Education in Sociology/ Social Work/ Psychology/
the teachers for the special needs children studying either in Child Development.
special schools or in mainstream schools. There is growing c) MSc /BS (4-Years) or 16 Years of Education in
demand for professionals in this field in Pakistan and across Speech and Language Therapy / Speech and
the world. Our Special Education Faculty are at the leading Hearing Sciences / Physiotherapy / Physical
Rehabilitation / Opthamology /Audiology/
edge of research and practice and have helped the thousands
Audiometry.
of students to become special education professional. We
develop and offer the programs with special focus on the field Admission to MPhil Education in Special Education will be
of special education and students with disabilities. Our made on merit as per approved criteria, the applicants
graduates have expertise in teaching techniques of special having MA/MEd in Special Education be given priority.
education, policy development, research and practices related
ii. Program Structure
to the persons with disabilities. Our goal is to provide the
professional and intellectual experiences that broaden
dispositions, skills and knowledge associated with teacher Students enrolled in MPhil have to pass the make-up
preparation, disability rights advocacy and special education courses prescribed by the department if they are not
scholarship. MA/MEd in Special Education. MPhil Education
specialization in Special Education programme is comprised
MPhil Special Education of 24 credit hours course work and a Research Thesis of 12
credit hours.
i. Eligibility
Applicants having MA/MED/BS/BED or 16 years of
education in Special Education with at least 2nd division are
eligible to apply:

Students with below mentioned qualification are eligible.

Only if they have completed 18 credit hours courses i.e.
certificate in Special Education from AIOU.

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Semester-1 PhD Special Education:
S. Credit
Code Courses Hours
No. PhD Admission Criteria
1. 3701 Trends and Issues in Education 3 i. Applicants holding MS/MPhil or equivalent, in the
Special Education completed with minimum 30 credit
Advanced Course on Educational hours of coursework and research thesis/ project; and
2. 3706 3
Research and Statistics achieved at least CGPA 3.0/4.0 or 1st Division will be
3. 3748 Qualitative Research in Education 3 eligible for applying in PhD program.

4. 3709 Trends & Issues in SpecialEducation 3 ii. Application and processing fee along with copies of
credentials will be uploaded online.
iii. If a candidate wishes to apply in more than one
Semester-2 specialization, he/she has to apply separately for each
S. Credit specialization/program. Short listing is done on the basis
Code Courses Hours
No. of subject specific criteria as mentioned in the sections
1. 3716 Advanced Study on Exceptionality-I 3 below.
iv. Merit will be determined based on educational
2. 3717 Advanced Study on Exceptionality-II 3 qualification, experience, as well as score of subject test
and interview conducted by the department.
3. 3718 Career Planning and Rehabilitation-I 3
v. Selected candidates will be intimated by the Directorate of
4. 3719 Career Planning and Rehabilitation-II 3 Admission with the advice to deposit fee according to the
schedule.

Semester-3 Admissions in PhD are merit based as per criterion approved by

HEC and University Statutory bodies.
8077 Thesis 6
Semester-4
8078 Thesis 6

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PhD Course Work: 18 Credit Hours Semester-3
Sr. Code Courses Credit
Semester-1 No Hours
a. Common Courses 9 Credit Hours 1 8139 Thesis 9
Sr. Code Courses Credit Semester-4
No Hours 1 8140 Thesis 9
1. 4802 Qualitative Research Method 3 Semester-5
2. 4792 Qualitative Research Methods in 3 1 8141 Thesis 9
Education Semester-6
3. 4793 Preparing Critiques in Educational 3
1 8142 Thesis 9
Research
Semester-2
b. Specialization Courses 6 Credit Hours INCHARGE
Sr. Code Courses Credit Department of Special Education, Faculty of Education,
No Hours Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H–8, Islamabad Ph:
4. 4780 Programming and Planning for 3 051-9574450
Exceptional Youth FACULTY MEMBERS
5. 4781 Emerging Trends in Special 3
Education 1. Dr. Hina Noor
c. Collateral Area Assistant Professor/Incharge
Each student will take a course (3 credit hours) from this area Ph: 051-9574450
Email: [email protected]
Sr. Code Courses Credit 2. Dr. Hafiz Tahir Jameel
No Hours Assistant Professor
6. 4776 Discourse Analysis 3 Ph: 051-9574473
7. 4777 Emerging Trends in Pedagogy 3 Email: [email protected]
8. 4783 Educational Leadership & 3
Management 3. Dr. Zaheer Ahmad
Lecturer
Ph: 051-9574231
Email: [email protected]

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 DEPARTMENT OF
EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION&
ELEMENTARY
TEACHER EDUCATION

Introduction:
The Department of Elementary Teacher Education was
established in 2003. In April 2008, the name of Elementary
Teacher Education Department was changed to Early
Childhood Education and Elementary Teacher Education
Department. The Department offers associate degree in
education, Post Graduate Diploma in ECE, B.Ed. (1.5 year),
B.Ed. (2.5), B.Ed. (4 years), MPhil and PhD program, it also
Dr. Muhammad Athar Hussain offers “Education” as subject at Matric, Intermediate and
Graduate level. The department is planning to launch, BS
Chairman
(ECCE) and Certificate of Entrepreneurship in ECCE. The
department also plans to offer non-credit research courses and
postgraduate diploma for teaching in higher education.

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MPhil Elementary Teacher Education Student can select any one cluster from below clusters:
Specialization Courses
Eligibility: 3757 Curriculum Design 3
MA (Education), MEd/MSEd or BEd/BSEd (4 year) with at Curriculum
3758 Curriculum Evaluation 3
least 2nd Division. Admission will be granted on merit as per
approved criteria of AIOU. 3759 Test & Scale Development 3
Assessment Assessment & Reporting of
Coursework: 24 Credit Hours 3760 3
Student Learning
Thesis: 12 Credit Hours
Educational 3761 Psychological Testing 3
Semester-1 (12 Credit Hours) Psychology 3762 Social Psychology 3

Sr. Credit 3763 Educational Statistics 3

Code Courses Educational
No. Hours Research Critiques in Educational
3764 3
Research
1. 3751 Advanced Research Methods 3
Organizational Theory &
3765 3
Educational Leadership & Educational Behaviour in Education
2. 3752 3
Supervision Administration Economics & Finance of
3766 3
Education
3. 3753 Curriculum & Instruction 3
3rd and 4th Semester:
4. 3754 Assessment & Evaluation in Education 3 Code Course Credits
8071 Thesis-I 6
8072 Thesis-II 6
Semester-2 (12 Credits Hours)
For queries please contact at the following address
(Core courses 6 credits & Specialization Courses 6 Credits)
Dr. Muhammad Athar Hussain
1. 3755 Foundations of Education 3 Department of Early Childhood Education &
Trends and Issues in Elementary Elementary Teacher Education
2. 3756 3 ICT Block, Allama Iqbal Open University
Education
Sector H-8, Islamabad
Ph: 051-9574250, 051-9574251

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PhD Elementary Teacher Education a. 1st Semester (Core Courses)
Sr. Credit
Code Title of Course
PhD Admission Criteria No. Hours
i. Applicants holding MS/MPhil or equivalent, in the Preparing Critique in Educational
1 4793 3
Research
relevant area, completed with minimum 18 credit hours of
2 4802 Qualitative Research Methods 3
coursework and research thesis/ project; and achieved at
3 4803 Quantitative Research Design 3
least CGPA 3.0/4.0 or 1st Division will be eligible for
applying in PhD program. 2nd Semester (Core Course)
4 4804 Elementary Teacher Education 3
ii. Application and processing fee along with copies of
credentials will be uploaded online.
(Specialization in any one Cluster-6 Credit Hour)
iii. If a candidate wishes to apply in more than one Credit
Cluster Code Title of Course
specialization, he/she has to apply separately for each Hours
specialization/program. Short listing is done on the basis Curriculum change & Policy
of subject specific criteria as mentioned in the sections 4805 3
Curriculum Analysis
below. 4806 Curriculum Integration 3
iv. Merit will be determined based on educational 4807 Developmental Psychology 3
qualification, experience, as well as score of subject test Educational
and interview conducted by the department. Psychology 4808 Constructivism in Education 3
v. Selected candidates will be intimated by the Directorate of 4809 Comparative Assessment 3
Admission with the advice to deposit fee according to the Assessment Large Scale Assessment in
schedule. 4810 3
Education
Admissions in PhD are merit based as per criterion approved by Educational 4811 Survey Research 3
HEC and University Statutory bodies. Research 4812 Experimental Research 3
4813 Total Quality Management 3
Educational
Administration 4814 Human Resource 3
Management in Education

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Research Work (Total 36 Credit Hours in 3rd – 6th Ph: 051-9574273
Semester) Email: [email protected]
Course Credit 3. Dr. Muhammad Sami Ullah
Semester Title of Course
Code Hours Assistant Professor
3rd Semester 8175 Thesis-1 9 Ph: 051-9574274
4th Semester 8176 Thesis-2 9 [email protected]
5th Semester 8177 Thesis-3 9 4. Dr. Syed Nasir Husain Shah
Assistant Professor
6th Semester 8178 Thesis-4 9
Ph: 051-9574275
At least one article is to be published before the viva voce [email protected]
exam as per HEC approved policy.
5. Dr. Jahan Ara Shams
For queries, please contact at the following address: Assistant Professor
Ph: 051-9574278
Dr. Muhammad Athar Hussain Email: [email protected]
Department of Early Childhood Education &
Elementary Teacher Education 6. Dr. Rukhsana Durrani
ICT Block, Allama Iqbal Open University Lecturer
Sector H-8, Islamabad Ph: 051-9574282
Ph: 051-9574250, 051-9574251 [email protected]

FACULTY MEMBERS 7. Dr. Mubshera Tufail

Lecturer
1. Dr. Muhammad Athar Hussain Ph: 051-8574281
Chairman Email: [email protected]
Ph: 051-9574250
8. Mr. Salman Khalil Ch.
Email: [email protected]
Lecturer
Email: [email protected]
2. Dr. Rahmat Ullah Bhatti
Assistant Professor

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DEPARTMENT OF
SCIENCE
EDUCATION

Introduction:
Faculty of education recognized the need for promotion of
science education and established Department of Science
Education on 1988. Initially department worked on different
science education programs and produced competent teachers
for the country. At present the programmes and courses of the
department are mainly focused on education and training of
science and mathematics teachers. Presently, the department
offers specialized courses in science education at different
levels. Specialized courses provide conceptual framework and
insight into the teaching of science. The department also
Dr. Muhammad Tanveer Afzal offers BEd (4Years), BEd (2.5 Years), BEd (2ADE+ 2
Incharge Years), Specialization of Science Education in BEd
(1.5Years) MEd, MPhil and PhD programs in Science
Education. Department has so far produced a great many
PhDs, MPhil, MEd and BEd graduates who are serving in
education departments of the country and abroad.

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MPhil Science Education
Semester-2
i. Eligibility
b. Specialization (12 Credit Hours)
Applicants for MPhil Science Education must possess B.Ed S. Credit
Code Courses
No. Hours
(4 year) with Science Education or BS Science Education, or
MSEd, MEd/MA (specialization in Science Education) or 1. 6772 ICTs in Science Education 3
equivalent at least with 2nd division. Admission to MPhil will
be granted on merit basis (Test and Interview) according to Teaching Models & Strategies in
2. 6773 3
the approved criteria of AIOU. Science Education
3. 6774 Assessment and Evaluation in 3
ii. Program Structure Science Education
MPhil Education Specialization in Science Education Curriculum Development in Science
4. 6775 3
comprises 24 credit hours course work and 12 credit hours Education
Research thesis. 3rd Semester
1. 8069 Thesis – I 6
The detailed breakup of courses is as follows:
4th Semester
Semester-1
1. 8070 Thesis – II 6
a. Core Courses (12 Credit Hours)
S. Credit
Code Courses
No. Hours
For queries please contact at the following address:
1. 3701 Trends and Issues in Education 3
Incharge
2. 3748 Qualitative Research in Education 3 Science Education Department
Faculty of Education,
Advanced Course on Educational Allama Iqbal Open University
3. 3706 3
Research and Statistics
Sector H-8, Islamabad
4. 6771 Trends and Issues in Science Education 3 Ph: 051-9574200, 051-9574345

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PhD Science Education Collateral Area Courses (any one from the following)
1. 4782 Human Resources Management 3
Eligibility:
Graduate holding MS/M. Phil in the relevant area or Educational Leadership &
equivalent with GPA3:00/1st Division will be eligible for 2. 4783
Management
3
admission in PhD program. Admission to PhD program will
be strictly based on merit and on approved criteria by the
university/HEC 3rd Semesters

Program Structure: 1. 8163 Thesis – I 9

PhD Education with specialization in Science Education 4th Semesters
comprises of 18 credit hours course work and 36 credit hours
Research Thesis. 1. 8164 Thesis – II 9
5th Semesters
Semester 1
1. 8165 Thesis – III 9
Common Courses 9 Credit Hours
6th Semesters
Sr. Credit
Code Courses 1. 8166 Thesis – IV 9
No. Hours
1. 4802 Qualitative Research Methods 3
Quantitative Research Methods in At least one article is to be published before viva voce exam
2. 4792 3 as per HEC approved policy.
Education
Preparing Critique in Educational
3. 4793 3
Research For any queries please contact at the following address:
Semester 2 Incharge
Specialization Course Department of Science Education,
Nature of Science in Science Allama Iqbal Open University
1. 6779 3
Education Sector H-8, Islamabad
Professional Development of Science Ph: 051-9574300
2. 6777 3
Teacher

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FACULTY MEMBERS

1. Dr. Muhammad Tanveer Afzal

Assistant Professor (Incharge)
Ph: 051-9574300
Email: [email protected]

2. Dr. Azhar Majeed Qureshi

Assistant Professor
Ph: 051-9574324
Email:

3. Dr. Aftab Ahmed

Lecturer
Ph: 051-9574331
Email: [email protected]

4. Dr. Arshad Mehmood Qamar

Lecturer
Ph: 051-9574332
Email: [email protected]

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DEPARTMENT OF
EPPSL

Introduction:
The department was established in 1976 with the name
Educational Planning and Management and it was renamed as
Educational Planning Policy Studies and Leadership (EPPSL)
in 2008.

The department of EPPSL offers programmes in educational

Dr. Afshan Huma planning, leadership and management. These programmes are
Incharge aimed at producing graduates as professionals for the cadre of
various management positions in the government and non-
government educational institutions and organizations.
Programs of EPPSL include four year undergraduate degree
in School Leadership and Management; 1.5 years B.Ed in
Educational Leadership and Management; two Postgraduate
Diploma programs in ELM and EPM, MA, MPhil and PhD-
EPM.

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1. MPhil in Educational Planning and Advanced Course on Educational
3. 3706 3
Research and Statistics
Management (EPM)
4. 3748 Qualitative Research in Education 3
Eligibility Semester-2
i. Student possessing MA EPM/ELM will be eligible to S. Credit
apply. Code Courses
No. Hours
ii. Student having MA Education (in any specialization other
than MA EPM) MA in Management Science must Advanced Course on Educational
1. 3707 3
possess PGD EPM/ELM. Planning
iii. Applicants for M.Phil-EPM must possess above Advanced Course on Economics and
mentioned MA Degrees with at least 2nd Division. 2. 3708 3
Financing of Education
iv. Department will conduct admission test and interview.
v. Previous experience and research publications shall be Advanced Course on Educational
3. 3734 3
given weightage. Management -I
vi. Candidate will apply for admission online through aiou Advanced Course on Educational
4. 3735 3
website. Management –II
vii. Admission will be strictly on merit and approved criteria. Semester-3
Admission will strictly be made on merit basis as per approved 1. 8063 Thesis 6
criteria.
Semester-4
Program Structure
1. 8064 Thesis 6
Semester-1
a. Core Courses 12 Credit Hours
Credit
S. No. Code Courses
Hours
1. 3701 Trends and Issues in Education 3

2. 3702 Trends and Issues in EPM 3

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PhD Educational Planning & Management c. Any one collateral area courses:
(Subject to offering) 3 Credit Hours
Eligibility to Apply: Sr. Credit
Code Courses
i. Candidates who have passed MS/MPhil in EPM/ELM No. Hours
with 3.0 CGPA or above are eligible to apply. 1. 4776 Discourse Analysis 3
ii. Candidates who have passed MS/MPhil in Education;
with at least 9 credit hours courses of Educational 2. 4777 Emerging Trends in Pedagogy 3
Planning, Policy Studies, Leadership and Management;
with 3.0 CGPA or above are eligible to apply. 3. 4771 Adult and Life Long Education 3
iii. Candidates who have passed MS/MPhil in policy 4. 4774 Comparative Education 3
studies, Project Management or Business Management,
must have MA Education to stand eligible to apply for Semester-3
PhD in EPM. 1. 8159 Thesis 9
Semester-4
Semester-1
1. 8160 Thesis 9
a. Common Courses 9 Credit Hours Semester-5
Sr. Credit
Code Courses 1. 8161 Thesis 9
No. Hours
1. 4802 Qualitative Research Methods 3 Semester-6
Quantitative Research Methods in 1. 8162 Thesis 9
2. 4792 3
Education
Preparing Critique in Educational f. At least one article is to be published before viva voce
3. 4793 3 exam as per HEC approved policy.
Research
Semester-2 For any queries please contact at the address:
b. Course Work (Specialization)
Any two of following: 6 Credit Hours INCHARGE
1. 4782 Human Resource Management 3 Department of Educational Planning
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and Leadership,
2. 4783 3 Faculty of Education, AIOU, Sector H–8, Islamabad
Management
3. 4791 Policy Analysis 3 Ph: 051-9574350

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FACULTY MEMBERS

1. Dr. Afshan Huma

Assistant Professor/Incharge
Ph: 051-9574350
Email: [email protected]

2. Dr. Azhar Mumtaz Saadi

Assistant Professor
Ph: 051-9574374
Email: [email protected]

3. Dr. Farkhunda Rasheed Ch.

Assistant Professor
Ph: 051-9574373
Email: [email protected]

4. Dr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Mir

Assistant Professor
Ph: 051-9574375
Email: [email protected]

5. Dr. Hamid Ali Nadeem

Lecturer
Ph: 051-9574982
Email: [email protected]

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DEPARTMENT OF
SECONDARY
TEACHER
EDUCATION

Introduction:
The Department of Teacher Education was established in 1985
and was bifurcated into Secondary and Elementary Teacher
Education Departments in July 2003. Its programs aim
at imparting academic and professional knowledge and training
to in-services and pre service teachers and scholars. The
programs/courses of this department comprise MA, MEd, BEd
(4 Years, 1.5 year) and BS Instructional Design as academic
and professional degree programs. The department also offers
MPhil and PhD in Education, which are aimed to prepare
Dr. Naveed Sultana researchers and practitioners in the field of teacher education.
Chairperson

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MPhil Teacher Education Semester-2
b. Any two clusters from the following:
i. Eligibility S. Credit
Applicant for MPhil Education in Teacher Education must No. Code Courses Hours
possess a degree of MEd/MA Education or MSEd/BSEd at Advanced Approaches to Curriculum
3736 3
Development I
least with 2nd division. Admission to MPhil Education 1.
Advanced Approaches to Curriculum
(Teacher Education) will be granted on merit as per approved 3737 3
Development II
criteria.
2. 3739 Teaching Strategies-I 3
ii. Program Structure 3740 Teaching Strategies-II 3
MPhil Education specialization in Teacher Education Measurement & Evaluation in
program comprises 24 credit hours course work and 12 credit 3742 3
Education-I
hours thesis. 3.
Measurement & Evaluation in
3743 3
Education-II
Semester-1
a. Core Courses 12 Credit Hours Semester-3
S. Credit
Code Courses Hours 1. 8065 Thesis 6
No.
1. 3701 Trends and Issues in Education 3
Semester-4
Trends and Issues in Teacher
2. 3704 3 1. 8066 Thesis 6
Education
3. 3748 Qualitative Research in Education 3
For any queries please contact at the following address:
Advanced Course on Educational CHAIRPERSON
4. 3706 3
Research and Statistic Department of Secondary Teacher Education,
Faculty of Education
Allama Iqbal Open University
Sector H-8, Islamabad.
Ph: 051-9574445
Email: [email protected]

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FACULTY MEMBERS

1. Dr. Naveed Sultana

Chairperson
Ph: 051-9574400
Email: [email protected]

2. Dr. Muhamamd Ayub Buzdr

Associate Professor
Ph: 051-9574412
Email: [email protected]

3. Dr. Munazza Ambreen

Assistant Professor
Ph: 051-9574423
Email: [email protected]

4. Dr. Sidra Rizwan

Assistant Professor
Ph: 051-9574424
Email: [email protected]

5. Dr. Sarwat Maqbool

Lecturer
Ph: 051-9574432
E.mail: [email protected]

6. Dr. Tooba Saleem

Secondary Teacher Education Department
Ph: 051-9574431
Email: [email protected]

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 FACULTY OF SOCIAL
SCIENCES & HUMANITIES

Prof. Dr. Abdul Aziz Sahir

Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences &Humanities

First established in 1981 with five departments, the Faculty of

Social Sciences and Humanities has, over the years, flourished to
become, by far, the largest Faculty of the University. It, today,
consists of fourteen departments offering masters Programs in
major areas of Social Sciences and Humanities like, Business
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Administration, Economics, Mass Communication, Sociology, improvements and to modify its Programs in accordance with the
Gender and Women Studies, Urdu, Library & Information current challenges of 21st century.
Sciences, History, Pakistan Studies, and Teaching of English as a
foreign Language (TEFL). Additionally, efforts are afoot to plan The faculty proposed to launch Post-Graduate Programs in the
and launch post-graduate Programs in Pakistani Languages and disciplines of Political Science and International Relations,
Law. The Commonwealth-collaborated master’s Programs in the Psychology, Public Administration and Social Work.
areas of Business and Public Administration, which are specially
tailored for the modern-day busy executives, were launched in
Spring 2002 semester.
In tune with the government’s policy of promoting and
strengthening a culture of higher education and research in the
country, the AIOU’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
has shown a lot of dynamism over the past few years. It has
launched MPhil/PhD Programs in Iqbaliat, Urdu and Mass
Communication, Pakistani Languages, MPhil in Economics,
History and Pakistan Studies. MS in Business Administration,
PhD in Business Administration, Applied Linguistics and
History.

The Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities also offers several

bachelors’ level Programs in such professional areas like
bachelor’s in library& Information Sciences (BLIS),
BS-Business Administration, BS-Commerce and Mass
Communication. Thousands of students comprising all
demographic grounds from all over the country, enroll each year
in these bachelor’s level Programs.

The faculty has expanded vitally, and its Programs have gained a
high popularity as is clear from rapidly rising trend of enrolment
during the past decade. During the mentioned period under
report, the faculty accorded high priority towards quality

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 Fee Tariff for MS/MPhil Programs Fee Tariff for PhD Programs
Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities
Item Rates Item Rates
Admission Fee (at the time 1st semester) Rs.1800/- Admission Fee (at the time 1st semester)) Rs.3050/-
Registration Fee Rs.1200/-
Course Fee (3 credit hours) Rs.5070/- Registration Fee Rs.3050/-
Fee for 12 credit hours Rs.20280/-
(5070 x 4= 20280 Course Fee (3 credit hours) Rs.9090/-
Technology Fee per semester Rs.600/-
Tuition Fee 9 credit hours Rs.27270/-
Total Fee (First Semester) Rs.23,880/-
(9090 x 3 courses) = 27,270
Research Thesis fee in 3rd & 4th
Rs. 10140/-
Semester Each Technology Fee per semester Rs.600/-
Thesis Evaluation Fee (at the time of Rs.23,880/-
submission of thesis) Total Fee (First Semester) Rs. 33,970/-
Fee forMS Programs Thesis Fee (in 3rd ,4th,5th,6th Semester)
Rs.33970/-
Per semester
Course Fee (3 credit hours) Rs.9090/-
Thesis Evaluation Rs.109,080/-
Fee for 12 credit hours Fee (at the time of submission of thesis)
Rs.36360/-
(9090 x 4= 36360
Total Fee (First Semester) Rs.39,960/- The University reserves the right to change the fee tariff in the
coming semesters. This can be done without any prior notice as
Research Thesis fee in 3rd & 4th deemed fit for the expected expenditure which is to be incurred
Rs. 18180/-
Semester Each on the semester based academic and operational activities of the
Thesis Evaluation Fee Rs.36360/- program.

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DEPARTMENT OF
COMMERCE

a) Introduction:
The Department of Commerce stands as a pioneer in
academic excellence of AIOU with significant contributions
to the educational landscape since its establishment in 1978,
initially named as Industrial Education Department. The
Department commenced its journey by offering Industrial &
Commercial Training Courses. In 1986, the Department
experienced a rebranding, emerging as the Department of
Business & Management. Subsequently, in 1987, it was
divided into two distinct departments: the Department of
Business Management and the Department of Commerce.
Prof. Dr. Syed Muhammad Amir Shah
Chairman In 1987, the Department of Commerce expanded its
horizons, providing a comprehensive platform with the
initiation of I. Com and B. Com programs. The team
diligently worked to enhance the programs, setting the stage
for the Department's future accomplishments. A significant
turning point occurred in 2004 focusing on further elevating
the quality of academic programs. The team dedicated
themselves to the continuous improvement and up-gradation
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In 2011, the introduction of M. Com programs with a MS Commerce
specialization in Accounting & Finance through approved study The emerging global scenario necessitates that
centers marked a notable achievement. In 2013, the Department organizations look for capable professionals and researchers
obtained the NOC from the Higher Education Commission in commerce and be competent in responding to the
(HEC) to launch an Associate Degree in Commerce in a blended changing market needs and requirements. This unique
mode of learning, featuring eight specializations. In 2017, program emphasizes a qualitative and empirical approach to
recognizing a gap in financial reporting skills among Commerce dealing with issues in both financial and non-financial
graduates, the Department introduced courses on financial sectors. This program concentrates on contemporary issues
reporting in the schemes of M. Com and BS Accounting & in the field of insurance, trade, accounting and finance and
Finance. The commitment to academic excellence led to the the students will be able to analyze the problems and make
offering of BS Accounting & Finance in blended mode in the rational and cost-effective decisions. This will be helpful to
same year. enhance the social sensitivity and sensibility of the students
and facilitate them in strengthening their skills vis-a-vis
In 2021, the Department embarked on the development of MS commerce, industry, and trade nationally and
Commerce postgraduate programs catering to the needs of internationally.
ICMA, CA, and M. Com students keen on advancing their
Program Objectives
education and engaging in research work. The accomplishment of
MS Commerce program aims to familiarize the students
these efforts materialized in 2022, with the successful launch of with recent trends and issues in the field of commerce and
the MS Commerce program after obtaining the necessary NOC enable them to critically understand and interpret the
from HEC.A pinnacle achievement in 2023 saw the accreditation business environment and its prevailing realities critically.
of the BS Accounting & Finance program by a world-renowned This program is designed:
professional Accountancy body recognized by the HEC,
cementing the Department's commitment to global standards. i. To develop the understanding of students about the
theoretical, technical, strategic, and practical
Since its inception, the Department of Commerce has played a aspects.
pivotal role in producing thousands of business graduates, who,
ii. To familiarize students with the emerging issues.
in various capacities, contribute to the nation's workforce.
iii. To provide an overview of new and fast-growing
Upholding the vision of the University, the Department remains
dedicated to developing skill-oriented and professional courses areas in the field of commerce.
in consultation with accreditation bodies and stakeholders. iv. To develop the necessary skills for creating
computer-based models for analyzing various
decision problems emerging in today’s financial
world.

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Entry Requirements Semester-III
The minimum entry requirements for admission to MS 1 Research Thesis COMM 6
Commerce program shall be a minimum of 16 years of education 8501
in the discipline of Commerce/ Business or ACMA/CA/ACCA Semester-IV
having an equivalence of 16 years of education from HEC as per
1 Research Thesis COMM 6
Revised Postgraduate, Regulations and Procedures relating to
MS/MPhil or Equivalent Program at AIOU. 8502
Total Credit Hours: 36
Scheme of Studies- MS Commerce
List of Elective Courses*
Semester-I
Sr. Course Title Course Credit
Sr. Course Title Course Credit No Code Hours
No Code Hours 1 Issues in Taxation System COMM 3
1 Corporate Financial COMM 3 7502
Reporting 7501 2 Behavioral Finance COMM 3
2 Advanced Research MGT 3 7506
Methodology 7501 3 Strategic Financial COMM 3
3 International Business & MGT 3 Management 7504
Finance(Elective-I) 7502 4 Financial Modeling COMM 3
4 Issues in Taxation System COMM 3 7505
(Elective-II) 7502 5 International Trade Theory ECO 3
and Policy 7504
Semester-II
6 Investment and Securities MGT 3
1 Financial Markets and COMM 3 Management 7503
Institutions 7503 7 International Business & MGT 3
2 Applied Econometrics ECO 3 Finance 7502
7505 8 Risk Management and MGT 3
3 Investment and Securities MGT 3 7504
Insurance
Management (Elective-III) 7503
Note: The Department will offer the elective courses based
4 Risk Management and Insurance MGT 3 on the availability of resources.
(Elective-IV) 7504

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FACULTY MEMBERS

1. Prof. Dr. Syed Muhammad Amir Shah

Chairman
Ph: 051-9576250
E-mail: [email protected]

2. Mr. Moazzam Ali Tarar

Assistant Professor
Ph: 051-9576274
E-mail: [email protected]

3. Dr. Muhammad Munir Ahmad

Lecturer/Program Coordinator
Ph: 051-9576281
E-mail: [email protected]

4. Ms. Asia Batool

Lecturer
Ph: 051-9576283
E-mail: [email protected]

5. Dr. Muhammad Sadil Ali

Research Associate
Ph: 051-9576290
E-mail: [email protected]

6. Staff:
Ph: 051-9576295
E-mail: [email protected]

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DEPARTMENT OF
MASS
COMMUNICATION

Introduction
Prof. Dr. Saqib Riaz The Department of Mass Communication was established in 1986
Chairman for fulfilling the educational needs of students, working
journalists and media persons at various levels. The Department
offered its specialized BA cluster program in Mass
Communication in 1988. It was the first ever bachelor’s level
program in Mass Communication offered in the country. Students
across the country are taking interest in the program

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In 1997 the Department started its MSc Mass Communication Eligibility for Admission
Program. Keeping in view the trend of students in studying the The minimum entry requirement for admission to MPhil
phenomenon of Mass Communication, the Department launched program shall be Masters Degree in Mass Communication/
advanced studies of MPhil in Mass Communication in 2000. The Media Studies with second division from any recognized
MPhil program imparts the knowledge of evolution and advances University.
in mass communication theory and research, sociology of mass 1. Merit will be determined by the Department of Mass
media, and the methods of behavioural research in social sciences. Communication according to the approved criteria.
2. Only short-listed candidates will be called for
test/interview.
The Department resumed offering of its PhD Program in semester
3. The Department enrolls limited number of students to
Autumn 2014. The main objective of the program is to enable
the program.
students to understand and explain the dynamics of the social 4. The Director BASR shall issue admission letter to the
phenomena of mass communication in Pakistani society, selected candidates for fee deposit.
especially to enable them to independently investigate the
contents, uses and effects of mass media in society. Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction and examination is English.
In addition to the above degree programs, the Department also
offers Post Graduates Diploma (PGD) and certificate courses in
Scheme of Studies
Journalism, such as Advertising and Public Relations in the
There will be 24 credit hours course work and 12 credit hours of
University’s Short Term Educational Programs (STEPS)
thesis. Details are given below:
MPhil Mass Communication
1st Semester:
MPhil scheme in Mass Communication comprises twenty-four (24) Sr. Credit
Code Course
credit hours of course work and twelve (12) credit hours of research No. Hours
thesis. The course work consists of Evolution of Mass 6630 Evolution of Mass Communication
1 Research 03
Communication Research, Mass Media and Society (I & II),
Foundations of Behavioural Research (I & II), Theories of 2 5761 Mass Media and Society-I 03
Influence on Media Content and Media Effects and Advances in 3 5762 Mass Media and Society-II 03
Theory and Research (I & II). This program will make students 4 6632 Behavioural Research-I 03
learn the social phenomena of Mass Communication and urge them
to independently investigate the mass media effects on society
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2nd Semester: FACULTY MEMBERS:
Sr. Credit
Code Course
No. Hours 1. Prof. Dr. Saqib Riaz
5763 Media Effects: Advances in Theory & Chairman
1 Research-I 03
Media Effects: Advances in Theory & Ph: 051-9576200
2 5764 Research-II 03
2. Dr. Bakht Rawan
6634 Foundations of Behavioural Research-
3 II 03 Associate Professor
Theories of Influence on Mass Media Ph: 051-9576216
4 6635 Content 03
3rd Semester 3. Dr. Shahid Hussain
1 8075 Thesis – I 06 Assistant Professor
4th Semester Ph: 051-9576226
1 8076 Thesis – II 06 4. Dr. Saadia Anwar Pasha
Assistant Professor
Ph: 051-9576223
For clarification about academic matters please contact on the
following address: 5 Dr. Babar Hussain Shah
CHAIRMAN Assistant Professor
Department of Mass Communication Ph: 051-9576224
Allama Iqbal Open University
Sector H-8, Islamabad 6. Dr. Asad Munir
Ph: 051-9576200 Lecturer
Ph: 051-9576231

Office:
Ph:--9576201

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DEPARTMENT OF
BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION Introduction:
i. Established in 1986, the Department of Business Administration
has risen to international prominence in a remarkably short
period of time, achieving widespread global recognition. Always
striving for excellence, our strength lies in our full range of
program offerings, our high-quality research, conducted by our
world class faculty, and our diverse and high-caliber student.
Our full suite of degree programs, including PGD, BBA, MSc,
MBA, MS and PhD as well as a wide range of executive
education programs, means that the |Department of Business
Administration is always at the forefront of educational
development and business thinking. Our graduates strive to
make a positive impact on both the business world and the wider
society.
Aims and Objectives:
Dr. Muhammad Majid Mahmood Bagram The major aims and objectives are to prepare students to:
Chairman a) Communicate ideas effectively.
b) Synthesize, analyze, and integrate their knowledge of
business disciplines to provide innovative and credible
solutions to organizational problems and opportunities.
c) Assess the impact of globalization on business.
d) Analyze ethical implications of business decisions.

Demonstrate effective leadership and collaboration skills for

making decisions and accomplishing goals.

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1. PhD Business Administration 3rd Semester
1 Thesis 9512 9
The PhD (Business Administration) programme is offered in 4th Semester
three specializations, i.e. Finance, Human Resource 1. Thesis 9513 9
Management and Marketing. However, the department reserves 5th Semester
the right to change its offering any time if needed so. The detail 1. Thesis 9514 9
of scheme of studies and semester wise offering of courses is as 6th Semester
under: 1. Thesis 9515 9
a) Scheme of Studies
The course work for PhD (Business Administration) programme
1st Semester is spread over two (02) semesters covering six courses (18credit
Sr.# Course Course Title Credit
hours) and a thesis (36 credit hours), as per AIOU and HEC
Code Hours
1. 9561 Advanced Management Thoughts 3 guidelines. It will be offered with three specializations: Human
2. 9562 International Business 3 Resource Management (HRM), Finance and Marketing. The
3. 9563 Research Design-I 3 minimum period required for completion of PhD will be three
years while maximum period will be as per rules and regulations
2nd Semester of AIOU.
1. 9564 Public & Business Policy Interface 3
2. 9565 International Business 3 a) Eligibility Criteria and Admission Procedure
Students are required to select only one course form the i. The MS MPhil or equivalent degree in Business
following three courses according to their Specialization Administration or related disciplines from any HEC
3. 9566 Seminar on Financial Management 3 recognized institution with 3.00/4.00 CGPA or 1st
division in the annual system( 60% marks) would be
OR eligible to apply.
3. 9567 Seminar on Human Resource 3 ii. The program would be merit based therefore fee/dues
Management should not be deposited by the student until the offer
OR letter from AIOU Admission Office is received.
3. 9568 Seminar on Marketing Management 3 iii. An applicant in relevant field with MBA degree
Course work Credit Hours 18 (18years of education with research thesis) from HEC
recognized university) with CGPA 3.00/4.00 or 1st
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 division 1st class Masters Degree (from a foreign This program is merit based; therefore no fee/dues are
recognized university) having recognized research required to be deposited until you receive the offer letter
experience, would be considered for admission. from Department of the University.
iv. In case of a foreign degree the candidate would be
required to get equivalence from HEC and attach with
application form. 2. MS Management Sciences
v. There shall be a Departmental Admission Committee
under the Chair of Department of Business a) Duration:
Administration to finalize the admissions, as per As per HEC guidelines, MS (Management Sciences) program
AIOU rules and regulations. will spread over 4 semesters covering 8 courses (24 credit
hours) and a research thesis (12 credit hours) OR Research
Any student, who was rusticated, expelled, or whose Project and 2 courses in lieu of Research Thesis. It will be
entry in any College/University Campus was banned for offered with three specializations: Human Resource
any reason whatsoever at any time during his/her Management (HRM), Banking & Finance (B&F) and
academic career, shall not be admitted to any Marketing. The program consists of 36 credit hours. The
programme. Only limited seats are available strictly minimum period required for its completion will be as per
on open merit basis. AIOU rules.
vi. Preliminary selection of the candidates will be made
b) Eligibility Criteria:
strictly on the basis of criteria laid down by the
Applicants having 16 years of business education (Old MBA/
Department/ University. The candidates are required to
pass the written test/interview designed by Departmental MPA/M.Com/ACMA/ACA/4-Years B.Com/4-Years BBA) OR
Admission Committee for admission to PhD program. equivalent from any HEC recognized institution with minimum
vii. Only admitted candidates would be informed by the second division or equivalent with CGPA 2.0/4.0 or above
Department to deposit fee. would be eligible to apply.
viii. For clarification about academic matters the students can
contact d) Scheme of Studies
The MS (Management Sciences) program will be offered with
three specializations, i.e., HRM, Banking & Finance and
Marketing. The detail of courses and tentative semester wise
offering of courses is as under:
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First Semester Organizational Theory & 03
2 8710
Design
Sr. Course Credit International Human
Code Course Title Hours 03
No. 3 8711
Resource Management
Advanced Research 03
1 8701 Human Resource Change 03
Methods 4 8712
Management
International Business and 03
2 8702 Elective Courses of Banking & Finance
Finance
Sr
3 8703 Strategic Marketing 03 . Course Credit
Code Course Title Hours
Strategic Human Resource 03 No
4 8704 .
Management
Investment & Securities 03
1 8715
Management
Second Semester Risk Management &
2 8716 03
Elective Courses Insurance
(for details, see as given under Elective Courses 12 3 8718 Islamic Banking 03
for MS Management Sciences) Bank Management and
4 8721 03
Control
Elective Courses for MS (Management Sciences)
Program: Elective Courses of Marketing
For selection of specialization courses in MS program, Sr
students would select elective courses from only one of the . Course Credit
following specializations: Code Course Title Hours
No
.
Second Semester 1 8706 Strategic Brand Management 03
Elective Courses of Human Resource Management 2 8707 Retail Management 03
Sr. Course Credit
Code Course Title Hours Managing Non-Profit 03
No. 3 8708
Strategic Human 03 Organizations
1 8709 03
Resource Development 4 8717 Small Business Marketing

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 Third Semester equips students with essential business acumen, strategic
Sr. Course Credit decision-making skills, and leadership capabilities to excel
Code Course Title Hours
No. in the corporate world. Meanwhile, the MPA program
1 8093 Research Thesis 06
focuses on building expertise in public sector management,
OR policy analysis, and governance to develop competent
1. 8719 Research Project 06 leaders for public administration.
2. 8722 Project Management 03 A hallmark of these programs is their internationally
3. 8723 Corporate Governance 03 benchmarked curriculum, designed in collaboration with
Commonwealth of Learning (COL) to align with
Fourth Semester
contemporary business and public administration trends.
Sr. Course Credit
Course Title They emphasize practical, case-based learning; ensuring
No. Code Hours
1 8094 Research Thesis 06 students acquire not only theoretical knowledge but also
real-world problem-solving skills. Another distinctive
feature is the affordability and accessibility, making quality
COMMONWEALTH MASTER OF education available to a broader audience.
BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION AND
Furthermore, the inclusion of research-driven projects
COMMONWEALTH MASTER OF empowers students to apply their learning in a practical
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION context, while the flexibility of self-paced learning options
PROGRAM ensures learners can balance their studies with professional
and personal commitments. Both programs emphasize
practical knowledge, case-based learning, and research to
The COL MBA and MPA programs offered by Allama
ensure students gain a comprehensive understanding of
Iqbal Open University (AIOU) are dynamic, globally
their respective fields, making them competitive in local
recognized degree programs designed to cater to the needs
and international markets.
of professionals seeking to advance their careers in
management and public administration. The MBA program
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1. Objectives: Semester-I (Commonwealth MBA/MPA Program)
The mission of Commonwealth MBA/MPA Program is to provide Common Semester
experienced executives and professional with an applied and Sr. Cours Credit
integrative business/public management education that develops Course Title
No. e Code Hours
their critical thinking and leadership abilities for better 1 6661 Managing Human Resource 03
management of resources.
2 6662 Marketing Management 03
2. Duration: 03
3 6663 Accounting and Finance
As per guidelines of NCRC regarding Executive MBA Program.
The revised scheme of studies is spread over 04 semesters covering Economic Environment for 03
4 6664
19 courses and 01 Research Project. The program consists of 63 Business
credit hours. The minimum period required for its completion will 5 6665 Electronic Commerce 03
be 2 years while maximum period 04 years. If student fails to
complete the COLMBA/MPA Program in 04 years, the University Semester-II (Commonwealth MBA/MPA Program)
shall not be liable to award the degree. Common Semester
1 6666 Quantitative Techniques 03
3. Eligibility:
• Applicants having 16 years of education from any HEC Management Information 03
2 6667
recognized institution with a minimum 50% marks or 2 System
CGPA would be eligible to apply. 3 6668 Operations Management 03
• A minimum of 03 years Professional Experience.
4 6669 Management and Organization 03
4. Scheme of Studies: 5 6670 Project Management 03
The detail of courses semester wise offering in Commonwealth
MBA/MPA Program is as under.

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Semester-III (Commonwealth MBA Program) Semester-IV (Commonwealth MPA Program)
Research Methodology for 03 1 6683 Public Policy 03
1 6671
Management Decision
2 6684 Public System Management 03
2 6672 Total Quality Management 03
3 6673 Corporate Finance 03 3 6681 Business Ethics 03
4 6674 International Marketing 03 Business Sustainable 03
4 6682
5 6675 Disaster Management 03 Development
5 6690 Research Project 06
Semester-III (Commonwealth MPA Program)
Research Methodology for 03 Medium of Instruction
1 6671 The medium of instruction and examination will be English
Management Decision
Development Planning and 03 only.
2 6676
Administration
Classes
Policy Analysis and 03 Commonwealth MBA/MPA programs have sixteen classes of
3 6677
Implementation three hours each for each course. The participation of the students
Contemporary 03 in the classes is compulsory. The classes will be organized to
4 6678 provide the students with proper guidance in course contents
Administrative System
03 through intensive lectures, class assignments and presentations
5 6675 Disaster Management etc. The program of the classes will be chalked out by the
Department and intimated to students well in time. Midterm and
Semester-IV (Commonwealth MBA Program) Final term examinations will be conducted on AIOU main
campus only.
1 6679 Strategic Management 03
Evaluation Scheme
2 6680 Managerial Economics 03
Assessment Component Marks Weight age in the
3 6681 Business Ethics 03 Aggregate Result
Business Sustainable 03 Assignment No.1 100 10%
4 6682 Assignment No.2 100 10%
Development
06 Midterm 100 30%
5 6690 Research Project
Final Examination 100 50%

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1. For successful completion of each course the student will be case the project is submitted after six months from the date
required to qualify each component of topic notification. Extension fee paid challan must be
2. To take final examination, the student has to pass in submitted in department for extension notification.
assignments and midterm (minimum combined 50% marks) 7. The student will have to appear for viva voce in the
with 75% attendance in the classes. department in front of RPC members. Minimum 50%
3. Scoring 50% marks is mandatory in final examination. marks must be secured in viva voce to pass.
8. The supervisor must ensure that the student has
RESEARCH PROJECT incorporated the suggested changes by RPC before
The research project course is a distinct feature of the resubmission as per AIOU rules.
Commonwealth MBA/MPA Program. Students are required to
submit project proposal/ synopsis to the COL MBA/MPA
Fee Structure for MBA Programs
program office, AIOU Campus. This also allows them to
contribute their own analysis and findings to the body of Item Fee
knowledge in Business Management or Public Administration Registration Fee:
domains. Rs.1200/-
(At the time of first admission)
Following are the requirements to be met by the students for Admission Fee:
opting and completing of project course CC- 6690. Rs.1800/-
(At the time of first admission)
1. The student must have a valid admission the Research
Course Fee :(per course) Rs.10890/-
Project Course(CC- 6690)
2. The student will have to contact the faculty member Project Fee: (6 credit hours) Rs.21780/-
whom he/she is willing to work under his/her supervision. Project Evaluation Fee:
3. The synopsis must be duly signed by the supervisor along (Once at the time of submission of Rs.21780/-
with Supervisor consent form while submitting for Project)
Research Project Committee (RPC) approval. Technology Fee (per semester) Rs.600/-
4. Only upon the acceptance/approval of the proposal from
RPC, the student will be allowed to start his/her research
work.
5. Every draft (proposal and project) must be checked and
signed by the supervisor before submission to the
department.
6. Student needs to apply for extension through supervisor in
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FACULTY MEMBERS 8. Dr. Ahmed Hassan Jamal
Lecturer
1. Dr. Muhammad Majid Mahmood Bagram Ph: 051-9576634
Chairman Email: [email protected]
Ph: 051-9576600
Email: [email protected] 9. Syeda Attiya Rahat (On Study Leave)
Lecturer
2. Dr. Adnan Riaz
Assistant Professor 10. Dr. Ehsan Javaid
Ph: 051-9576625 Lecturer
Email: [email protected] Ph: 051-9576637/0333-9969636
Email: [email protected]
3. Dr. Salman Ali Qureshi Program Coordinator
Assistant Professor
Ph: 051-9057840 – Staff: Ph: 051-9250089
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
4. Dr. Mubashar Hassan Zia
Assistant Professor
Ph: 051-9576623
Email: [email protected]

5. Dr. Ali Haider Bajwa

Assistant Professor

6. Mr. Mahmood-ul-Hasan
Lecturer
Email: [email protected]

7. Mr. Sadar Ayub Khan

Lecturer
Ph: 051-9576635
Email: [email protected]

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MANDATORY INFORMATION ix. Rules and regulations framed, enhanced, and changed
from time to time by the authorities, bodies of the
i. The certificates/degrees of AIOU are equivalent to any university will be effective as deemed necessary. The
other recognized Board/University. student will have to abide by all such rules and
ii. If an applicant of post-graduate/research level program regulations from the date of its implementation.
does not receive any information regarding admission x. A student who fails in continuous assessment
within ten days after appearing in test of admission, component, he/she is not eligible to reappear but will be
he/she should presume non-selected. allowed to re-register for the same course at its next
iii. A student already admitted to any program, or a offering semester by the university.
specialization of a program shall not be allowed to xi. It is the responsibility of the student to remain in touch
transfer or to get admission to another program unless with the department regarding the selected program.
he/she formally postpones it till the completion of the
new program or withdraws from the previous xii. After completion of a program successfully, a student
program. must apply to Controller of Examinations for issuance
of certificate/degree.
iv. A course taken by any student cannot be change during
the semester. xiii. The university reserves the right to change the contents
of this prospectus without any prior notice as per
v. Admission to courses for both the Spring and Autumn university policy.
semesters are generally offered in the months of
January and July each year respectively. Examinations xiv. In case of discrepancies in the name of student/ Father’s
will commence in May and November respectively. name of the student or difference in name mentioned in
The continuing students will Enroll online on AIOU his/her other educational certificates, the name on the
website and deposit fee within due date. Matric certificate of the student shall be considered as
correct name. The Examination Department shall also
vi. The fee shall not be refunded once paid for admission issue a certificate/ degree in the said name.
nor will it be adjusted for any other program.
xv. In the case of provision of forged documents for
vii. On payment of the registration fee, each student will be admission, not only the admission will be refused/ceased
issued a student Id. This Id must be quoted in all the to the applicant, but the fee deposited by him/her will
future correspondence, course(s), code numbers and also be forfeited. The university may proceed further in
semester. the matter as deemed appropriate.
viii. Study material shall be available on the university xvi. The Candidates having GRE (Subject) conducted by
website for study and download purposes. ETS with minimum of 60 percentile score or an

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 equivalent as per HEC policy be considered for Successful candidates are supposed to deposit their fee as
admission in PhD programs and shall not have to appear per the procedure laid down by the university in the
in the departmental admission test conducted by the intimation.
university. Fee can neither be refunded nor be adjusted for future
xvii. Efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the admission after finalization of admission.
information contained in the prospectus. The university
would, however, not be responsible for any errors or CANCELLATION OF ADMISSION
omissions. The university reserves the right to introduce Admission of already admitted student or a new candidate may
changes, without any prior notice, in the information be cancelled in accordance with University’s Rules Regulation
given, including additions, withdrawal or re-structuring in the following circumstances:
of courses. Admission to the university is subject to the
university's registration procedure. (a) In case the candidate is found guilty of having forged any
of his/her degree or relevant documents presented to the
PROCEDURE FOR DEPOSITING FEE University for Admission to MPhil/PhD program.
1. Applicants will deposit admission processing fee (Rs.500)
in designated banks or through Telcos.
(b) Disciplinary action against misbehavior/misconduct.
2. Eligible candidates for (Merit Based Programs) are required
to deposit admission fee in any branch of the following
(c) Plagiarizing
banks:
i. First Women Bank Limited (FWBL)
ii. Allied Bank Limited (ABL)
(d) If he/she fails in fulfilling all the requirements of
qualifying for the degree within the maximum time limit
iii. Muslim Commercial Bank (MCB)
prescribed for the program.
iv. United Bank Limited (UBL)
Note: Beware that University has not authorized any
3. Fee can also be Deposited through Jazz Cash, Easy Paisa
person or private institute to collect payment/forms. All
and Upaisa Mobile App/USSD String *786#, Retailer
the students are instructed to deposit fee by themselves in
Agent, Franchise and Branches of Mobilink, Telenor and
designated bank branches. In case of any discrepancy in
Ubank. For more details, please visit the university
admission fee/admission form the University will not be
website.
responsible and the student will have to face the
The Banks/Mobile App/Retailer consequences.
Agents/Franchise/Branches will provide Transaction
ID of deposited fee.

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 ‫العہماابقلاونپویوینریٹساکاعترف‬
‫العہم اابقل اونپ ویوینریٹس‪ ،‬ای اگیم ویوینریٹس ےہ‪ ،‬وج ‪1974‬ء ںیم تارٹنمیل ےک اٹکی ےک تحت اقمہ‬
‫ونتیعیکیملع‪،‬ادیباوروقیمرقتابیتےکااقعنداکاامتہمایکاجتاےہ۔نجںیم مہارےہبلطوااستذہےک‬ ‫ویوینریٹس اک رمکری سپمیک االسم آتاد ےک رٹکیس ںیم واعق ےہ۔ اےنپ ایقمےکوقہیداینیک‬ ‫وہیئ اس‬
‫اسھتاسھتالعےقےک زعمزورسرکدہارانیکاوراصابحنملعوداشنرشتکرکےتںیہ۔اسسنئےک‬ ‫دورسی اونپ ویوینریٹس اور اایشی اور افرہقی ںیم اینپ ونتیع یک یلہپ ویوینریٹس یھت۔العہم اابقل اونپ‬
‫ہبلطےکےیلویوینریٹساسسنئسکیلپمکاکایقملمعںیمالتاایگےہسجںیماسسنئےکےکامتمہبعش‬ ‫ویوینریٹس ےک ایقم اک اینبدی دصقم افالصیت نام میلعت ےک ذرےعی ان ولوگں وک وج وبوجہ ریمس میلعت ےس‬
‫ت لی‬
‫اجت ےک ررسیچ ااکسرلز ےک ےیل نیب اوقلایم اعیمر یک احلم جذتذ اسیسنئ رجتہب اگوہں یک وہسایلت‬ ‫اافتسدہ ںیہن رک ےکس تا نج اک ہلسلس ی م عطقنم وہ ایگ ےہ‪ ،‬ان ےک رھگوں یک دزیلہ رپ یمیلعت وہسایلت ایہم‬
‫ٹ‬ ‫ٹ‬
‫فرامہ یک یئگ ےہ۔ وموجدہ دور ےک اقتوضں وک وپرا رکےن ےک ےیل ویوینریٹس رمکری الربئیری اور‬ ‫رگوجیی ہبلط ےک‬ ‫رکتا ےہ۔العہم اابقل اونپ ویوینریٹس رٹسمس مٹسس ےک اطمقب اکم رک ریہ ےہ۔ اتذر‬
‫وٹسڈسٹناہلٹسںیمارٹن ٹ‬ ‫ٹ‬ ‫ٹ‬
‫نبیلیکوہسلیھبفرامہیکیئگ ےہاہجںاسدصقمےکوصحلےک ےیل‬ ‫رکوجیی حطس رپ داےلخ ہبلط اور یٹلکیف ربممان ےک‬ ‫ےیل دوونں رٹسمس ںیم داےلخ وہےت ںیہ ہکبج وپس‬
‫ویپمکرٹزایہم رک دےی ےئگ ںیہتاہکویوینریٹس ےک ااستذہ اور ہبلط اینپیملع ویقیقحت اکووشں وکجذتذ رصعی‬ ‫انتسےسےیکاجےتںیہ۔‬
‫ٹ‬
‫اقتوضںےسمہآگنہرکںیکس۔‬ ‫اسوقالعہماابقلاونپویوینریٹسمرک ےسیپاچیڈییکحطسیےکرپورگامشیپ رکریہےہہوج‬
‫اچر ایلکت رپ لمتشم ےہ۔ ویوینریٹس ےن کلم رھب ںیم اطماعلیت رماکر اقمئ ےیک ںیہ اہجں ہبلط وک ان ےک‬
‫ٹ‬ ‫ٹ‬
‫العہماابقلاونپویوینریٹسےنقحتسم‪،‬رضورتدنماوروہاہنرہبلطےکےیلامیلادمادیکفلتخماسکیمزر‬ ‫رگوجیی (امی اسی‪ ،‬امیلف اوریپ اچیڈی)یک حطس‬ ‫فلتخم اسملئےک لح ںیم دمد دیاجیت ےہ۔وپس‬
‫وعضیکںیہ۔سجںیم م ر‬
‫ہرٹسمسںیمتہبےسہبلطدیفتسموہےتںیہ۔‬ ‫ےکرپورگامامتمرسرگایمںومشبلالکزسز‪،‬ڈمرٹماورافلنئااحتمتاتویوینریٹسےکنیمسپمیکںیمشیپ‬
‫ےیکاجےتںیہ۔‬
‫العوہ ازںیالعہم اابقل اونپویوینریٹس اور اسےکہلمجالعاقیئ دافیر یمیلعتاسل ےک دوران ںیم اصنیباور‬
‫ٹ ٹ‬
‫یمیلعترسرگویمںےماسھتاسھتمہاصنیبرسرگویمںںیمیھبیرھچرھرکہصحےتیلںیہاورفلتخم‬

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‫‪DEPARTMENT OF‬‬
‫‪PAKISTANI‬‬
‫‪LANGUAGES‬‬

‫ہبعشتااتسکینزتاین‬
‫اعترف‪:‬‬
‫ہبعش تااتسکین زتاین ‪1998‬ء ںیم اقمئ وہا۔ العہم اابقل اونپ ویوینریٹس کلم یک وادح ویوینریٹس ےہ ہک سج ںیم‬
‫تااتسکن ںیم وبیل اجےن وایل امتم زتاونں ےک فروغاور دترسی ےک ےیل ہبعش تااتسکین زتاین اک ایقم لمع ںیم آتا وج‬
‫ٹ‬ ‫ٹ‬
‫ڈیمیاوریباسی یک حطس ےک ںیہ۔مرتذ‬ ‫تااتسکین زتاونںےکدتریسی وکرسشیپ رکتا ےہ۔ ہی وکرس مرک‪،‬ارٹن‬
‫یرآںتااتسکینزتاونںاورانےکادبےسقلعتمبتکیکاشاعاورتااتسکینزتاونںےکالکیکیسرعشارپیمیستارزاک‬
‫‪Prof. Dr. Abdullah Jan Abid‬‬
‫‪Chairman, Department of Pakistani Languages‬‬ ‫اامتہم یھب ہبعش تااتسکین زتاین یک رسرگویمں ںیم شالم ےہ۔ تااتسکن ےک فلتخم العوقں ںیم وبیل اجےن وایل‬
‫زتاینمکحتسمتیثیحیکاحلموہےنےکاسھتاسھتیئکرتشمکانعرصیھبریتھکںیہ۔وقیمیتہجکیےکفروغںیم‬
‫یسک اےسی رپورگام یک رضورت اکیف رعہص ےس وسحمس یک اج ریہ یھت ہک سج ںیم تااتسکین زتاونں اک اقتیلب اطمہعل‪،‬‬
‫ادایبتتااتسکناکاقتیلباطمہعلاورانزتاونںےکرفنمداوررتشمکادیبراحجتاتاکااحہطایکایگوہ۔وقےک‬
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 ‫الہپرٹسمس‬ ‫اساقتےضےکشیپِرظنالعہماابقلاونپویوینریٹسےکہبعشتااتسکینزتاینےنرٹسمساہبر‪2004‬ءںیمامیلف‬
‫ٹ‬
‫رکتذٹآورز‬ ‫وکرس‬ ‫وکرسوکڈ‬ ‫تااتسکینزتاینوادبرپورگاماعتمرفرکاےناکاامتہمایکسجےکدیچہدیچہاقمدصدرجذلیںیہ۔‬
‫‪3‬‬ ‫تااتسکینزتاونںاکاقتیلباطمہعل‪،‬ادایبتتااتسکناکاقتیلباطمہعل‪،‬اردوزتان‬ ‫‪2721‬‬
‫وادب‬ ‫‪1‬۔وقیمییتہجاوریلممہآیگنہےکفروغےکےئلہبلطواطابلتوکتااتسکینزتاونںےکرتشمکوقنش‪،‬‬
‫‪3‬‬ ‫ولبیچ‪،‬یراوہیئ‪:‬زتانوادب‬ ‫‪2722‬‬ ‫نیبااسللینرواطباوررتشمکادیبراحجتاتےسروانشسرکاتا۔‬
‫‪3‬‬ ‫وتشپ‪،‬دنہوک‪،‬وتروایل‪،‬اگؤری‪:‬زتانوادب‬ ‫‪2723‬‬ ‫‪2‬۔ہبلطاوراطابلتوکتااتسکینزتاونںاورانےکادبےکتارےںیماطماعلیتاوریقیقحتاینبدںیفرامہ‬

‫‪3‬‬ ‫اجنپیب‪،‬اہپڑی‪،‬وگچری‪:‬زتانوادب‬ ‫‪2724‬‬ ‫رکتا۔‬

‫‪3‬۔تااتسکنںیمریثکاسلین م‬
‫امہرنییکیمکوکیسکدحیوپرارکےنںیمدمددانی۔‬
‫رٹسمس‬
‫‪4‬۔تااتسکینزتاونں(وتشپ‪،‬دنسیھ‪،‬ولبیچ‪،‬یراوہیئ‪،‬اجنبیب‪،‬رسایکیئ)ےکااستذہیکہشیپوراہناہمرتںیم‬
‫‪3‬‬ ‫دنسیھ‪،‬رسایکیئ‪،‬ریمشکی‪:‬زتانادب‬ ‫‪2725‬‬
‫ش‬ ‫ااضہفرکتا۔‬
‫‪3‬‬ ‫امشیلالعہقاجتیکزتاینوادب(یتلب‪،‬انش‪،‬وھکار‪،‬یرو سکی‪،‬ویخ)‬ ‫‪2726‬‬
‫‪3‬‬ ‫اوصلیقحت(زتانوادایبت)‪1‬‬ ‫‪5765‬‬
‫اطماعلیتیکس‬
‫‪1‬۔امیلف(تااتسکینزتاینوادبہبصیصختوتشپ‪،‬دنسیھ‪،‬ولبیچ‪،‬یراوہیئ‪،‬اجنپیب‪،‬رسایکیئ)رپورگام‪24‬‬
‫‪3‬‬ ‫اوصلیقحت(زتانوادایبت)‪11‬‬ ‫‪5766‬‬
‫ٹ‬ ‫ٹ‬
‫رکتذٹآورزےکوکرسورکاور‪12‬رکتذٹآورزےکررسیچورکرپلمتشمےہ۔‬
‫رسیتارٹسمس‬
‫ٹ‬
‫‪2‬۔ہبلطایرٹسمسںیمنیتنیترکتذٹآورزےکاچروکروسںںیمداہلخںیلےگ۔‬
‫‪3‬‬ ‫اقمہل‪1-‬‬ ‫‪8089‬‬
‫وچاھترٹسمس‬ ‫امیلفتااتسکینزتاینوادبںیمداےلخےکوقادعووضاطب‬
‫‪3‬‬ ‫اقمہل‪11-‬‬ ‫‪8090‬‬ ‫ادیمواراکیسکیھبمیلستدشہویوینریٹسےسامیاےاجنپیب‪/‬وتشپ‪/‬ولبیچ‪/‬دنسیھ‪/‬یراوہیئ‪/‬رسایکیئںیم‬
‫درہجدومتااسےکاسمویاقتیلباکاحلموہتاالزیمےہ۔‬

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 ‫یٹلکیفربممان‪:‬‬
‫‪1‬۔رپورسیفڈارٹکدبعاہللاجناعب‬
‫رئیچنیم‬
‫وفنربمن‪51-9056500-:‬‬
‫‪2‬۔ڈارٹکاحمکیلعیرڑو‬
‫اٹنٹسسرپورسیف‬
‫وفنربمن‪51-9056525-:‬‬
‫‪3‬۔ڈارٹکدبعاولاجذ‬
‫اٹنٹسسرپورسیف‬
‫وفنربمن‪51-9056524-:‬‬
‫‪4‬۔ڈارٹکایضءارلنمحولبچ‬
‫اٹنٹسسرپورسیف‬
‫وفنربمن‪51-9056523-:‬‬
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