PM scheme: 217 students, researchers get fee reimbursement

MANSEHRA: At least 217 students and researchers of Hazara University received cheques from the Prime Minister Tuition Fee Reimbursement Programme on Monday.

Hazara University VC Dr Muhammad Idrees said that 217 students and researchers from K-P, AJK and G-B got cheques totalling Rs3.5 million from the PM's Tuition Fee Reimbursement Programme.

Through this programme, the VC said, students from remote areas could now fulfil their dream of obtaining university degrees in the disciplines of their choice and bring about socioeconomic betterment in their families and country as well.

He said 13,000 students and researchers were studying in 32 departments of HU.

Religious Affairs Minister Sardar Muhammad Yousuf also spoke at the ceremony.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 7^th, 2017.