Planning Minister announces 5,000 scholarships for Balochistan, ex-FATA students
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal announced in the National Assembly that 5,000 more students from Balochistan and the former FATA will receive scholarships for higher education.
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What was announced
Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal told the National Assembly on Tuesday that an additional 5,000 boys and girls from Balochistan and the former FATA would receive scholarships to pursue higher education at leading universities across the country. Reports on the announcement are dated 21 October 2026.
Key points from the announcement:
- The scholarships are for students from Balochistan and the former FATA, both boys and girls.
- The scholarships support higher education at leading universities across the country.
- The minister recalled that the previous government had introduced scholarships to help talented students study at leading universities.
- He stated that the second phase of the scholarship programme has now been launched.
- He said education is the most effective way to overcome backwardness and promote development in underdeveloped areas.
Sources
- 1. Govt Announces Scholarships for Underdeveloped Areas — ProPakistani
- 2. 5,000 scholarships for Balochistan, ex-FATA students — The Express Tribune
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