Allama Iqbal Open University has planned a series of activities including national song and speech competitions to celebrate August as the month of independence through engaging the students of different educational institutions of twin cities.

According to the Director of Student Affairs, Rana Tariq Javed, the Directorate of Student Advisory and Counseling Services has directed the heads of universities, colleges, and schools in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad to nominate a candidate (male or female student) from their institution for national song competition and speech competition respectively.

The heads may send these nominations to the Allama Iqbal Open University by post or email it to [email protected] by 8th of next month.

The topic for the speech competition is "Are we following the objectives of the Pakistan Movement". 

The winning student will be given cash prizes.