LAHORE : Pakistan Army’s Southern Command has provided scholarship of Rs6.8 million to 36 students of Balochistan studying in various eveningprogrammes at Punjab University.
In this regard, a cheaque distribution ceremony was held at committee roomof Vice Chancellor’s office here on Monday. PU Vice Chancellor Prof DrNasira Jabeen, university officials and students from Balochistan headed byIzhar Hameed Baloch were present on the occasion.
Addressing the ceremony, Prof Dr Nasira Jabeen said that PU would play itsrole to promote provincial harmony in the country. She said that PunjabUniversity had taken a historical step of providing special quota forBalochistani students in order to provide them with the best opportunity toget higher education free of cost in the morning programs.
She said that Balochistani students were full of talent and advised them tofocus on their studies and benefit from this golden opportunity. Shethanked Southern Command of Pakistan Army for extending financial help toPU students from Balochistan and hoped that this help would continue infuture.
Izhar Hameed Baloch thanked former Corps Commander Southern Command Lt GenAmir Riaz for playing his role in providing financial assistance toBalochistani students. He said that this amount would be used to pay fee ofBalochistani students studying in various evening programs and pay specifichostel dues of some morning students.