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In addition to loans, the program supported a skills scholarship initiative, a talent hunt for youth sports, and the establishment of a National Youth Council. However, in July 2022, the State Bank of Pakistan paused disbursements under the Kamyab Jawan Program. [4] The programme was revived by the Shehbaz Sharif government at the end of the ...
At the program's start in 2008, the Pakistani government allocated RS 34 billion, or $425 million, for BISP; the allocation doubled to RS 70 billion, or $875 million in the following year. [ 12 ] The Benazir Income Support Programme is planning to launch a new initiative that encourages human capital development through a conditional cash ...
The Ehsaas Programme was the flagship social protection measure to lead towards a welfare state that is embodied in the Constitution of Pakistan.Its aim was to create precision safety nets, promote financial inclusion and access to digital services, support women's economic empowerment, focus on the central role of human capital formation for poverty eradication, economic growth, and ...
All students, whether they apply directly or through NOP, are evaluated on the same admission criteria. As regards assessment of financial need, a review committee has been established to ensure transparency in the process of awarding scholarships to all those who qualify for the admissions through the NOP.
About 5000 Ph.D. level scholarships awarded for study in technologically advanced countries (largest program in developing world) and some 3,000 indigenous Ph.D. scholarships have been awarded. The world’s largest Fulbright Scholarship program (US $150 million) launched with joint funding (HEC/USAID)
Akhuwat's loan portfolio consists of 58% male borrowers and 42% female borrowers. [12] The most common type of loan offered by Akhuwat is the Family Enterprise Loan which comprises 92% of Akhuwat's loan portfolio. The loan is intended for the entire family that is involved during the process of appraisal and lending.
Microfinance Program (Mawakhat) provides small and interest-free loans to underprivileged individuals in Pakistan to help them start or expand their businesses. [21] Alkhidmat's Mawakhat program includes dedicated efforts to empower and support the transgender community, fostering economic independence and livelihood opportunities. [35]
LUMS also offers a variety of scholarships to MBA students such as SAARC scholarship, MCB interest-free loans. [32] It is the only institute in Pakistan offering the Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP). [33] [34]