Announced in Islamabad on International Youth Day, the policy sets a 35% women's workforce quota, a 10% startup quota for young entrepreneurs, and expanded AI/IT training — with 700,000 laptops already distributed to students on merit.
Celebrations took place nationwide on August 14, 2026, marking 79 years since independence in 1947.
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Email: info@studentnews.com.pkMajor universities including LUMS, FAST, and GIKI are actively accepting applications, with merit-based and need-based aid available.
Announced alongside the new Youth Employment Policy, the tech-focused university will admit students on merit starting next academic session.
Fully-funded undergraduate award now open — apply through HEC's official scholarship portal.
The 2027 Fulbright Student Program deadline (April 1, 2026) has passed. USEFP typically opens the next cycle in early December for the following intake.
Postgraduate awards worth a minimum £10,000 at UK universities. A separate Women in STEM scholarship closes August 31, 2026 — applications open now.
Applications for Master's study in Australia closed April 30, 2026. The Australian government confirms the next round opens in early 2027.
Unlike single-deadline programs, Canadian government scholarships are nominated by partner universities via My EduCanada — check directly with your target institution for their timeline.
Fully-funded PhD placements at top-100 US universities, part of HEC's Knowledge Corridor Project connecting Pakistani researchers with leading American institutions.
Part of the new Youth Employment Policy, further batches will be sent for AI and IT education and training abroad.
Under the new national policy, young entrepreneurs nationwide — including Karachi's growing startup scene — gain a guaranteed annual funding quota.
The policy reserves over a third of labour-force opportunities for women, part of a broader inclusivity push reaching all provinces.
Technical and vocational training is set to expand nationwide, with industrial hubs like Faisalabad expected to be early focus areas.
Industry hiring trends continue to favour AI, machine learning, and data analytics — now core to how students are advised to plan their skill-building.
Both companies continue offering free certification tracks in AI, cloud, and productivity tools — a low-cost way for students to build in-demand skills.
Student and early-career teams continue to be recognized at global hackathons and innovation challenges, building Pakistan's presence in the tech scene.
Teams from over 40 universities are competing nationwide, with sports scholarships on offer for standout performers.
Selected students are training ahead of this year's Asian University Games, with sports scholarships announced for qualifiers.
New national funding aims to support promising student-athletes across cricket, football, and athletics.
Students representing Pakistan bring home multiple medals from this year's International Science Olympiad.
Student-led startups pitch to investors, with several securing early-stage funding for their ventures.
A Pakistani university student takes top honours at a global debate competition, bringing recognition home.
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