US funds DG Khan English programme
United States Consul General in Lahore Kristin Hawkins has inaugurated the English Access Scholarship Programme for 150 students from Dera Ghazi Khan in partnership with the Ghazi University.
The programme teaches English language skills to economically disadvantaged students, primarily between the ages of 13 to 20. It also provides leadership skills and other training to improve the participants’ job prospects.
According to a statement, this year marks the 20th anniversary of US government-sponsored English language programmes in Pakistan with more than 27,000 graduates completing the course from across the country. “English language skills open doors of opportunity, both in careers and personal lives,” noted Consul General Hawkins.
The US Mission in Pakistan sponsors English language programme in Faisalabad, Multan, and DG Khan in Punjab.
Consul General Hawkins said, “We all know that Punjab has immense economic potential. Today our Access alumni work in every profession you can think of –- government, business, science, the arts and many others.”
In South Punjab, the consul general also met students at the Islamia University Bahawalpur who had received US-funded scholarships to complete their studies.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 8th, 2024.