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AKU a Role Model for University of Central Asia
During their recent tour of Pakistan, Mr. Askar Aitmatov (centre), Advisor
to the President of the Kyrgyz Republic, and his delegation
visited AKU. They discussed
with Dr. Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, President of AKU, the progress
of the University of Central Asia, being sponsored by His Highness
the Aga Khan.
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| During their recent tour of Pakistan,
Mr. Askar Aitmatov (centre), Advisor to the President
of the Kyrgyz Republic, and his delegation visited Aga Khan University (AKU). They discussed with Dr. Shamsh
Kassim-Lakha, President of AKU, the progress of the University
of Central Asia, being sponsored by His Highness the Aga
Khan. Mr. Aitmatov was very impressed with AKU facilities,
as well as the systems, which ensured that the highest
standards of education were maintained. He was especially
interested in the students’ admission process, which is
merit-based, irrespective of class, colour, creed or gender.
The delegation also visited the AKU-Institute for Educational
Development at the University’s Karimabad campus, which
is a role model for the new school in Osh being built
by Aga Khan Development Network. AKU-IED assured the
delegation of their full assistance to the much-needed
school project. The delegation also held deliberations
with the leadership of the Aga Khan Education Service,
Pakistan. |
Mr. Aitmatov was very impressed with AKU facilities, as well as the systems,
which ensured that the highest standards of education were
maintained. He was especially interested in the students’
admission process, which is merit-based, irrespective of class,
colour, creed or gender. The delegation also visited the AKU-Institute
for Educational Development at the University’s Karimabad
campus, which is a role model for the new school in Osh being
built by Aga Khan Development Network. AKU-IED assured
the delegation of their full assistance to the much-needed
school project. The delegation also held deliberations with
the leadership of the Aga Khan Education Service, Pakistan.
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