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ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has set up a facilitation lounge for its retired employees for their occasional sitting and get-togethers.

Allama Iqbal Open University Vice Chancellor Dr Shahid Siddiqui inaugurated thelounge in the presence of a huge gathering of its retired employees including some retired vice chancellors.

In his inaugural address, VC Dr Shahid Siddiqui said that the establishment of the Welcome Home Lounge was a dream that came into existence. He said that the newly established lounge is an icon of the recognition of services of retired employees who built and strengthened the university. He said, “It is a gesture of respect towards our retired employees for their contribution to the development of the university and promotion of education in the country.”

The vice chancellor stated, “The retired officers, who rendered outstanding services, are the precious assets for the university and we would benefit from their experiences.” He said that because of their hard work Allama Iqbal Open University has emerged as one of the mega universities of the world. The university will remember their long association and services, he added.

Dr Shahid assured that a new system for the payment of pension will be launched soon to facilitate the retired employees of the university. The negotiations are in process with some of the leading banks of the country in this regard, he added. Dr. Shahid Siddiqui said that the university is also taking a number of other initiatives to enhance its services. He said that quality education, faculty development and research-oriented programmes are the priority areas of his vision for the university.

He hoped that employees, officers and academic staff will render best possible services to serve the students and make the university a model institution of the country. Former vice chancellor Prof Javed Iqbal Syed, former dean Faculty of Education Dr Shoukat Siddiqui and Dr I N Hassan also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the history of the university.

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