Students urged to set goals for success

Islamabad:Prof. Dr. Nasir Mahmood, Vice Chancellor, Allama Iqbal Open University(AIOU) has said the students who aspire to be among the top five during their academic journey often achieve prominent positions in professional life as well.

He urged the students that they should always aim to be part of the best group, understand the academic system and available facilities, set clear goals, and work diligently to achieve success with a high GPA. He was addressing the orientation session organised for newly enrolled students of BS (Science) programmes under the Spring 2025 semester in the face-to-face mode of education.

The orientation session was organised by the Directorate of Student Advisory and Counselling Services. The main objective of the session was to introduce new students to the university’s academic system, facilities, and resources so that they can confidently begin their educational journey. Dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor Dr. Sher Muhammad, highlighted modern scientific trends, the importance of research, and the utilisation of the university’s state-of-the-art laboratories. Director Student Advisory, Syed Ghulam Kazim Ali, informed the students about the guidance system available at the university, co-curricular activities, and student support facilities.

Other speakers at the event included Director General of Regional Services Dr. Malik Tauqeer Ahmad Khan, Director Admissions Syed Zia-ul-Hussain Naqvi, Controller of Examinations Mian Muhammad Riaz Hussain, Director ICT Arshad Manzoor, and Treasurer Riaz Hussain. Registrar Raja Umar Younis, in his address, stated, “Admission to the university is not just the beginning of an academic journey, but also a realization of a new responsibility.”