Türkiye to expand educational initiatives in Pakistan

Islamabad : Turkish Ambassador Prof. Dr. Mehmet Paçac and Turkish Consul General in Lahore Durmu Batu have announced that their country will expand its educational initiatives in Pakistan to provide its people with world-class modern education.

The announcement came during the Turkish University Fair organised by the Pak-Turk Maarif International Schools & Colleges in Islamabad and Lahore.

The organisers said the event attracted large crowds of people, mostly youth, who sought information about admission to and scholarships at reputed Turkish universities. Among those varsities were Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University, Istanbul Gelisim University, Dou University, Beykent University, Fenerbahçe University, Okan University, Selçuk University, Turkish-German University, Hakkari University, Erciyes University, Atilim University, Izmir University and Nevehir Hac Bekta Veli University.

They said the event unlocked doors to admission details to discounts to scholarships to enable visitors to execute their learning plans.

“By providing an inclusive platform, this fair is connecting students and parents with the resources necessary to make informed decisions and pursue their educational aspirations with confidence,” a member of the organising team said.

He said the fair, which started in the morning and lasted until evening, allowed participants to engage directly with representatives of Turkish universities about educational courses. “The overwhelming turnout at our event shows its resounding success,” he said. He said the Pak-Turk Maarif International was committed to fostering educational excellence and international collaboration.

The fair drew participants from across the country who appreciated the Pak-Turk Maarif International for bringing top Turkish universities to them.

“I am thankful to [Pak-Turk] Maarif International for providing students aspiring to excel at international level with the opportunity to connect with the country's best universities,” student Muhammad Kashif told 'The News'.