IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar's Education-Friendly Vision: Record Scholarships Issued for Children of Police Employees

 

Under the education-friendly vision of Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, record scholarships have been issued for the children of police employees. Dr. Usman Anwar said that this year, more than PKR 625 million in scholarships have been granted to 9,208 children of police employees to cover their tuition fees in degree programs, allowing them to pursue education at local and international universities. Punjab Police spokesperson said that over PKR 34.8 million has been allocated to 459 students pursuing PhD and MPhil degrees, while PKR 78.3 million has been awarded to 650 students in MBBS and BDS programs. Additionally, more than PKR 59.2 million has been given to 750 students in IT degree programs, and PKR 35 million in scholarships has been issued to 235 engineering students. Scholarships nearly over PKR 266.2 million have been distributed among 3,053 students in BA and BS Honors programs, and PKR 88.7 million has been allocated to 3,266 intermediate students. Furthermore, 453 students who memorized the Quran received PKR 40.3 million, and 205 students pursuing business education were granted more than PKR 16.8 million in scholarships. Additionally, PKR 8.1 million was provided to 118 law students, while more than PKR 2.1 million was allocated to 19 students in the special child category.

 

Dr. Usman Anwar announced that this year, over PKR 833 million will be spent on the educational welfare of police employees’ children. He further mentioned that various platforms, including YouTube channels, are being utilized to guide students in selecting better educational programs. Scholarships are also available for the children of police martyrs and constabulary to pursue higher education abroad.

 

(Handout No. 1007)

Syed Mubasher Hussain

Director Public Relations
Punjab Police

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