The government has announced 1,600 scholarships for students from outside the country.

As part of its Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for fiscal year 2023-24, the federal government has approved scholarships for students from Indian-occupied Kashmir.

The continuing programme, which began in May 2019, intends to give kids from the area with educational possibilities.
A total of 1,600 scholarships would be offered to outstanding students from Indian-occupied Kashmir per the Prime Minister’s instruction. The programme has a total budget of Rs. 2.054 billion, with a projected expenditure of Rs. 1.07 billion by June 30, 2023.

To continue the programme beyond June 2023, the government intends to carry forward a balance of Rs. 984.225 million from the previous allocation.

The planned financial allocation for the scholarship programme in the PSDP 2023-24 is Rs. 200 million, according to an official document obtained by ProPakistani.
The scholarship programme enables students from Indian-occupied Kashmir to pursue higher education and contribute to their personal development as well as the development of their communities.

These scholarships will help to build a more inclusive and fair educational environment by eliminating financial obstacles.