PESHAWAR, Oct 22 (APP):Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) and FATA University on Thursday agreed to provide 50 scholarships to deserving students to help them meet educational expenses and continue their studies.
The understanding was reached during a meeting between PBM Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Director Dr Lal Badshah and FATA University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mohsin Nawaz during the director’s visit to the university.
Both sides agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) soon to formalise the scholarship programme and strengthen cooperation in supporting students facing financial difficulties.
The meeting also discussed students’ educational needs, financial assistance and measures to promote higher education. Administrative officers of both institutions and Agriculture University Peshawar Director Sports Muhammad Bilal Marwat also attended the meeting.
Prof Dr Mohsin Nawaz said financial constraints should not prevent deserving students from continuing their education.
He said the university administration was committed to providing quality education and improving facilities while addressing students’ academic concerns.
The vice chancellor appreciated PBM’s willingness to support students and expressed hope that the proposed scholarships would help deserving students meet their educational expenses and pursue higher education without financial hardship.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
