Nine Palestinian students awarded UoS scholarships

Students displayed Palestinian flags inscribed with slogans demanding justice


APP October 14, 2023

SARGODHA:

The University of Sargodha (UoS) announced fully funded scholarships for nine Palestinian students through the Standing Committee for Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH), on Friday.

The announcement was made by Vice Chancellor Dr Qaisar Abbas during the Palestine Solidarity Walk held on campus. The walk was organised by the Directorate of Student Affairs to support Palestinians' right to self-determination and peace against Israeli aggression.

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The VC led the walk, which was attended by a large number of students, staff, and faculty members. Students displayed placards, banners and Palestinian flags inscribed with slogans demanding justice and an end to the violence.

Prof Dr Abbas expressed profound grief for the loss of lives in Palestine due to the Israeli attacks and condemned the bombings in Gaza in the strongest terms.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 14th, 2023.

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