ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the creation of the Pakistan Education Endowment Fund on Tuesday, designed to support higher education for children from low-income families. This initiative follows his earlier declaration of an education emergency and a commitment to enroll approximately 26 million out-of-school children.
During a meeting with Oxford Union President Israr Khan Kakar, PM Shehbaz revealed that the new fund will allocate a 20% quota for students from Balochistan. He praised Kakar for his recent election as Oxford Union President, noting that Kakar is the third Pakistani and the first from Balochistan to hold the position.
PM Shehbaz expressed his hope that such achievements by young individuals will continue to bring pride to Pakistan and emphasized the importance of providing equal opportunities for youth. Kakar thanked the prime minister for his efforts in youth empowerment and pledged dedication to Pakistan’s progress and prosperity.
