Allama Iqbal Open University is the pioneer of distance learning education in Asia.

The goal of the programme is to provide an electronic framework for delivery of course syllabi, schedules, presentations, text-based discussions, chat, online digital resources, assignment grading, quizzes and test that are accessible from anywhere at any time. Open Learning Institute of Virtual Education (OLIVE) is a teaching and learning management system that allows teacher and students to interact in a virtual classroom by enabling web-based management and delivery of courses.