ISLAMABAD, Aug 23( INP): Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has launched nine courses of six-month duration to promote technical and vocational education in the country. The aspirating candidates have been advised to take admission in these courses by September 5. The courses are of different nature relating to agriculture, poultry farming, art designing and selling of home-made products. The skilled based programs are aimed at developing trained manpower in the country. INP/AH/LK