Karachi, September 2025 – Good news for students at the University of Karachi! A private organization has announced scholarships worth Rs. 5.9 million for students from five different departments. The agreement was signed in a special ceremony held at the university.
💡 Key Details
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Total Scholarship Fund: Rs. 5.9 million
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Beneficiaries: Students from five departments
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Purpose: To support financially struggling but deserving students
📢 Vice Chancellor’s Remarks
Vice Chancellor Dr. Khalid Iraqi highlighted the serious challenges facing Pakistan’s higher education sector:
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Only 2% of students nationwide can access higher education
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Economic pressures and unemployment force many parents to stop children’s education
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Lack of industrial growth and limited government funding worsens the situation
He urged both the government and private sector to support education through more funding and scholarships.
🎯 Karachi University’s Initiatives
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Alumni-backed scholarships within departments
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A Student Admission Fund, unique to KU, supports talented students who cannot afford fees
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Last year, Rs. 10 million was allocated to assist needy students
✅ Conclusion
This new scholarship agreement will ease the financial burden for many Karachi University students and highlights the importance of private sector partnerships in education.
