Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Virtual University of Pakistan (VUP) and Dharmavahini Foundation Sri Lanka to telecast educational material via Satellite Television Network in Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Mr. Ehsen Puri, Director ICT, Virtual University of Pakistan and Bhikkhu Mettavihari, Patron of the Dharmavahini Foundation signed the MoU in a ceremony held at M.A Jinnah Campus, Lahore.

Both institutions agreed to develop content for the broadcast of an educational TV channel, development of educational content, subtitling and sharing of video lessons along with course material for mutual benefit. Through the development of educational programs, individuals and school leavers around the world, in Pakistan and Sri Lanka will receive the benefit of education by using television and virtual online learning as an educational media.

Dr. Naveed A Malik, Rector Virtual University of Pakistan was also present on the occasion. He termed this partnership as another initiative to push Virtual University of Pakistan to greater heights in the global arena. This MoU hence opens up a new chapter in widening access to high quality educational materials to cater to needs of youth across the globe.