Egypt’s Al-Azhar University announces rise in scholarships for Pakistani students

50 scholarships already allocated to Pakistani students by varsity

Egypt’s Al-Azhar University on Sunday announced a rise in the number of scholarships given to Pakistani students apart from the 50  seats already allocated to them.

The announcement was made after Religious Affairs Minister Dr Nur ul Haq Qadri met with the head of Al-Azhar University Dr Ahmed al Tayyab in Cairo.

“50 allocated scholarships for Pakistani students will be further increased”, the varsity's head shared.

Moreover, matters of bilateral importance were also touched upon.

Qadri invited the Dr Tayyab to participate in the international inter-faith harmony conference which is due to take place on March 4.



Earlier on January 9, Pakistan Ulema Council Chairman Hafiz Tahir announced that the “4th International Message of Islam Conference” will be held on the said date at the convention center in Islamabad.

Over 5,000 prominent religious scholars and clerics will attend the conference from all over Pakistan including the Muslim world, said the prominent cleric of Pakistan, adding that, 2019 will be the year for eradication of terrorism, extremism and sectarian violence from Pakistan.