Dr Bakht Rawan Takes Helm of Mass Communication Department at AIOU
— April 11, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Prof. Dr Nasir Mahmood, Vice Chancellor of Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), has appointed Dr Bakht Rawan, senior faculty member and associate professor in the Department of Mass Communication, as the new head of the department.
The appointment, made under the university’s transparent and merit-based policy, is being seen as a significant and positive step towards promoting academic excellence, research initiatives, and professional development within the department.
Dr Bakht Rawan brings decades of rich experience in teaching, research, and practical journalism. In addition to his role as associate professor, he has also been serving as Director of Public Relations at AIOU with dedication and efficiency.
His appointment to the leadership role is a recognition of his academic expertise, professional competence, strong commitment to the institution, and unwavering integrity.
It is widely expected that under his stewardship, the Department of Mass Communication will achieve new academic milestones and strengthen its research output. Faculty members, researchers, and administrative officials at the university have congratulated Dr Rawan on his new role and have termed the appointment a welcome development that will play a pivotal role in the department’s continued progress.