{"id":463155,"date":"2025-02-23T08:55:21","date_gmt":"2025-02-23T03:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=463155"},"modified":"2025-02-23T08:55:21","modified_gmt":"2025-02-23T03:55:21","slug":"gandapur-announces-rs2bn-interest-free-loan-for-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/gandapur-announces-rs2bn-interest-free-loan-for-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Gandapur announces Rs2bn interest-free loan for students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> PESHAWAR<br \/>\nKhyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has announced an interest-free loan of Rs2 billion for professional students, enabling them to secure loans of up to Rs1 million each.<br \/>\nHe made this announcement while addressing the sixth convocation ceremony of the Institute of Management Sciences (IMSciences), Peshawar.<br \/>\nCongratulating the graduating students, the chief minister expressed his hope that they would stand on their own feet and contribute to the development of the country.<br \/>\nHe emphasized the importance of self-reliance, stating that his government is working to ensure that educational institutions also become self-sufficient and serve as national assets.<br \/>\nAt the convocation, 130 female students received their degrees, including 62 graduates who were personally awarded degrees by CM Ali Amin Gandapur. The top-performing students were also honoured for their achievements:<br \/>\nSix students received gold medals for securing outstanding positions.<br \/>\nSix students were awarded silver medals for their exceptional academic performance.<br \/>\nThe convocation ceremony was attended by Provincial Minister for Higher Education Meena Khan Afridi, university administration, faculty members, graduates, and their proud parents.<br \/>\nDuring his speech, CM Ali Amin Gandapur advised students to learn from the past, excel in the present, and work towards a remarkable future so that their contributions are remembered in history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PESHAWAR Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has announced an interest-free loan of Rs2 billion for professional students, enabling them to secure loans of up to Rs1 million each. 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