CM KP distributes scholarship cheques among 347 students
Chitral Times Report
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, distributed scholarship cheques worth Rs. 64 million among 347 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in various universities. Speaking at the scholarship distribution ceremony organized by the Higher Education Department at the Chief Minister’s House on Monday, the Chief Minister also announced an additional allocation of Rs. 300 million for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Foundation. Of this amount, Rs. 200 million will be designated for settled districts, while Rs. 100 will be reserved for the merged districts.
In his address, the Chief Minister stated that the provincial government is committed to providing equitable and enhanced educational opportunities to students belonging to middle-income and underprivileged families. He emphasized that no talented student should be forced to discontinue their education due to financial constraints. “The students of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are capable and hardworking. They only need opportunities and adequate facilities. Our youth are the future of Pakistan; tomorrow, they will lead the province and the nation,” he remarked. He added that the provincial government, in line with the vision of our leader Imran Khan, is investing strategically in its youth, with a particular focus on quality education and improved healthcare services.
He announced that the provincial government is introducing market-relevant academic subjects to ensure that students are equipped to compete at national and international levels. “Our goal is to prepare graduates who can not only secure employment immediately after completing their education but can also become providers of employment,” he said. He also revealed that a formal internship programme is being launched to prevent skilled young people from remaining unemployed, adding that all government policies are aimed at public welfare. “We will ensure good governance and demonstrate meaningful results,” he affirmed.
During the briefing prior to the ceremony, officials informed the participants that a total of 347 scholarships are being awarded this year under the Chief Minister’s Education Endowment Fund and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Foundation. Over 15,000 applications were received for these scholarships. It was highlighted that an online portal has been introduced for applying to the programme, enabling an automated and transparent selection process. The participants were also informed that under the provincial government’s scholarship initiatives, students are currently pursuing free education at leading national institutions including Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute (GIK), NUST, IBA, and Quaid-e-Azam University.
The ceremony was attended by Provincial Minister Meena Khan Afridi, senior officials of the Higher Education Department, heads of various universities, and a large number of students.
