The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) VC, who called on the Balochistan governor in Quetta, briefed him about the proposals of upgrading the university’s educational facilities in the province, a press release issued here said.

The VC said the university was providing free matric-level education to the students from Balochistan, besides other financial support to them under its scholarship schemes.

The AIOU, he said, was laying special focus on improving quality of education and the students-related services through the smart use of new technology. Its regional offices were also being empowered to facilitate the students in their educational pursuits, he added.