In partnership with the Russian Federation's Open Education Center, the Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) will begin offering a three-month course for beginners in Russian.

The goal of this in-person course is to provide students with a foundational knowledge of the Russian language and conversational abilities.

Beginning in February 2025, the course provides a great opportunity for students who want to learn more about Russian language and culture.

They will be taught by a Russian teacher who has been certified by the Russian Ministry of Education. When the course is over, participants will earn formal certification, which will enhance their academic and professional profiles.

Scholarships are offered to selected applicants, according to the Russian Embassy in Pakistan, opening up this initiative to a larger audience. The training is anticipated to improve Pakistan-Russian educational and cultural cooperation.

In other news, Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, the Minister of Science and Education, led a delegation from the Republic of Kyrgyzstan to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), where they explored potential bilateral cooperation with Dr. Rizwan Taj, the PMDC president.

The discussion focused on the registration requirements for international medical graduates, the requirements for Pakistani students to be admitted to overseas universities, and the accreditation procedures for international medical schools.

It was conducted at the main PMDC headquarters here. The important advancements Pakistan has made in the medical field were emphasized by PMDC President Dr. Rizwan Taj. He pointed out that there are 186 medical and dental schools in the nation right now, creating highly qualified healthcare professionals.

Foreign institutions must adhere to the new accrediting pro forma that we have created, which includes both local and international criteria. Pakistan's high-quality medical education system has gained international recognition, according to the PMDC president.

Working together with Kyrgyzstan, he said, offered a great chance for both countries' development and the improvement of medical education. He declared that there would be no compromises made to the standard of medical education provided to Pakistani students, either domestically or abroad.