Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal stated that an extra 5,000 female and male students originating from Balochistan and the former FATA will obtain scholarships for pursuing higher education at top universities nationwide.

During his speech at the National Assembly on Tuesday, the minister mentioned that the prior administration initiated scholarships enabling capable students to attend premier universities, and he declared that the program's second phase is officially underway.

He noted that schooling stays the most powerful method to defeat underdevelopment and encourage growth in lagging regions.