UMT announces Rs100 million scholarships for Balochistan students

LAHORE: UMT Lahore Chairman and President Ibrahim Hasan Murad announced scholarships worth Rs100 million for the youth of Balochistan on Saturday. He made the announcement at the university’s convocation, at the request of Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti. A study centre and a special training centre for students will also be set up in Quetta.

Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti spoke on the occasion. He stressed the importance of cooperation among educational institutions in giving the youth of Balochistan access to quality higher education and in improving their professional skills.

He welcomed UMT’s announcement of special scholarships for Balochistan students and of an educational and training centre in Quetta. He called it an important educational opportunity for the province’s youth.

The Rs100 million scholarship fund will help deserving and talented students from Balochistan to pursue higher education. The study centre and special training centre in Quetta will help provide local students with educational guidance and training in their own province.

The Chief Minister Balochistan called the initiative a positive step for inter-provincial educational cooperation, national unity and the educational progress of Balochistan’s youth.

Photo: courtesy DGPR Balochistan