ISLAMABAD: The caretaker Chief Minister of Sindh Maqbool Baqar announced incentives for Palestinian students pursuing their education in the province.
The initiative aimed to support and uplift the educational prospects of 48 Palestinian students enrolled in government engineering and medical colleges in Sindh.
The Sindh chief executive directed the waiver of tuition fees and hostel fees for these Palestinian students, making their academic journey in Sindh more accessible and affordable.
Additionally, the Chief Minister has urged universities to facilitate scholarships for Palestinian students, further enhancing their access to higher education and promoting a nurturing environment for their academic pursuits.
Also, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman have issued directives to launch a fundraising campaign on the Sahem platform affiliated with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) to aid the brotherly Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
King Salman has donated SR30 million and the Crown Prince donated SAR20 million to the fundraising campaign.
In a press statement, Advisor to the Royal Court and Supervisor General of KSrelief Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah noted that this fundraising campaign is part of the historical role of the Kingdom in supporting the brotherly Palestinian people in various crises. The Saudi humanitarian and development support has never stopped reaching the Palestinian people, he added.
Al Rabeeah pointed out that the Kingdom is among the top donor countries in providing support to the Palestinian people, expressing gratitude and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince for their support to help the brotherly Palestinian people.
