The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has launched 3rd phase of Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships Programme for Afghan Nationals.

This was announced by Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Madad Ali Sindhi while addressing the graduation ceremony for 281 Afghan students in Islamabad.

In the third phase, 4500 scholarships will be offered to Afghan students over a period of three years to study in top-ranked Pakistani universities.