MoU inked to help needy varsity students

PESHAWAR: The University of Peshawar and Meezan Bank have inked an agreement to extend financial support to the poor and needy students at a ceremony held on the varsity campus Wednesday.
The accord to this effect was signed by UoP Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr. Muhammad Rasul Jan and Senior Vice President Meezan Bank Fayazur Rehman.
Under the agreement, the University of Peshawar will conduct the initial interview of the needy students based on set criterion for a final approval of the Shariah Advisory Council of Meezan Bank. Besides, meritorious students will also be offered scholarship by the bank.
Addressing the signing ceremony, the vice-chancellor said the UoP is hosting a number of students from underprivileged areas and some of them are in dire need of financial help to pursue education. He added that banks and other corporate sector should join the cause to educate the youth of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and tribal areas by extending help to them in completing their studies.