BNU is the first Liberal Arts University of Pakistan. Chartered by the Government of Punjab, the BNU, was established in 2003 for the purpose of imparting education with a modern and rational course content while ensuring that the history and culture of Pakistani society are respected. BNU is planned as a nonprofit, private university disseminating learning and encouraging research in diverse areas where the essential focus of the programs offered has been determined by the type of the work force identified for the future economic, business, academic, cultural and technological advancement of the country. As such, BNU offers students a range of subject areas which are of immense relevance to the countrys economy.