LAHORE: Good news for Pakistani students as 500 new scholarships have been announced for deserving Pakistani students.
As per details, the scholarships were announced during a meeting between Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Bangladesh’s Minister for Religious Affairs, Dr. Khalid Hussain, in Lahore. President PML-N Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Bangladesh High Commissioner to Pakistan, H.E. MD Iqbal Hussain Khan, were also present.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif lauded Bangladesh’s achievements in the garment industry, microfinance, and women’s empowerment, calling them vital pillars of social progress. She emphasized that relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh are rooted in shared history and brotherhood.
She showed Punjab’s interest in collaborating with Bangladesh on green energy, flood management, and sustainable agriculture, adding that the province is committed to transforming Pak-Bangladesh friendship into a lasting regional partnership.
PML-N President Muhammad Nawaz Sharif said that the hearts of the Pakistani people are filled with love for their Bangladeshi brothers and sisters. He noted that Pakistan still regards MM Alam as a national hero and emphasized the need to further strengthen bilateral ties. He also lauded Bangladesh’s rapid strides in economic development and people’s welfare.
It is important to note here that Commonwealth Scholarships 2025 in partnership with HEC Pakistan are also open for Masters and PhD study in the United Kingdom.
The awards are funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission to support higher education and skills. The HEC portal lists the deadline as October 14 2025 at 4 PM PST.
