Virtual University
Further information: Virtual University of PakistanVirtual University of Pakistan, also known as VU, is Pakistan’s first University based completely on modern information and communication technologies. It was established by the government as a public sector institution with a clear mission to provide extremely affordable world class education to aspiring students all over the country. VU uses free-to-air satellite television broadcasts and the internet to broadcast across the country. At the moment VU provides four channels:
- VTV1
- VTV2
- VTV3
- VTV4
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