Pakistan, June 10 -- The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has reinforced its commitment to human resource development by allocating Rs 8.34 billion for 17 scholarship projects in the current fiscal year. The initiative aims to strengthen the country's academic and research capacity by supporting students and faculty through both local and foreign scholarships in emerging disciplines.

According to the Economic Survey 2024-25 released on Monday, approximately "18,500 scholarships" are being awarded under these projects, out of which 14,000 for students at local universities and 4,500 for top-ranked foreign institutions. These scholarships target the enhancement of skills and academic capabilities among students and faculty, especially in ...