AIOU Brings Experts Together for Translation Training
— January 20, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) on Monday inaugurated a five-day training workshop titled “Translation as a Science.” The event, organised by the university’s Centre for English Language and Translation Studies in collaboration with the Forum for Language Initiatives, aims to train participants from 12 different languages in translation skills.
The workshop’s opening ceremony was presided over by Prof. Dr Shah Mohyuddin Hashmi, Dean of the Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies, with Fakhruddin Akhunzada, Executive Director of the Forum for Language Initiatives, as the guest of honour.
In a message, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Nasir Mahmood emphasised the importance of languages in preserving cultural heritage. He praised AIOU’s efforts in promoting language studies and commended the Centre for English Language and Translation Studies for its contribution to language preservation and promotion.
Speakers at the event highlighted the role of translation in fostering cultural understanding, nurturing traditions, and advancing knowledge. They stressed that translation not only bridges linguistic divides but also enriches intellectual horizons, playing a vital role in the rise and fall of civilisations.
Dr Ghulam Ali, Director of the Centre, outlined the workshop’s objectives and highlighted the department’s efforts to promote language preservation. He assured attendees that under the guidance of Dr Mahmood, these efforts would continue.
The ceremony also featured remarks by other speakers who underscored the significance of translation skills in maintaining Pakistan’s cultural traditions. Stage duties were performed by Lubna Umar, while the event was attended by university deans, Registrar Raja Umar Yunus, principal officers, and faculty members.