AIOU to publish research journal on Pakistani languages

Islamabad

Two days conference organized by Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) ended here with a set of recommendations for promoting literature of Regional Languages as a tool for national integration, says a press release.

Speakers at the concluded session underlined the need of focusing more on learning practices and research-based activities relating to regional languages. They appreciated the efforts of AIOU providing a plate-form to researchers and academicians to share their knowledge and expertise on language and literature.

Ten working session were held during the two day conference. Seventy-four research papers were presented on various aspects of languages and literature. The event was a part of AIOU’s concerted efforts of constructing and disseminating knowledge relating to country’s socio-economic problems.

Those who addressed the conference included: Iftikhar Arif, Professor Fateh Muhammad Malik, Sajid Mir, Khurshid Nadeem, Haris Khaleeq and the Vice Chancellor Allama Iqbal Open University Professor Dr. Shahid Siddiqui.

Dr. Shahid Siddiqui announced that the University will soon publish a research journal on Pakistani languages and Literature. It will be unique one, as researchers could write research papers for it in their own regional language. The Varsity was also going to set up a department of translation that will interpret contents in the national language for the understanding of a common reader.

He also announced that such an event will be made a regular annual feature to provide a platform to young researchers and writers to share their academic input and intellectual thoughts.

The conference, he said it is an attempt at their part to support the national endeavor promoting peace and harmony among the various ethic and linguistic groups by academic pursuits.  

The event was organized by the University’s department of Pakistani languages.