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The scholarships, offered under Japan\u2019s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), will support students in pursuing Master\u2019s and Doctoral degrees, further strengthening academic collaboration between the two countries. Addressing the ceremony, Ambassador Akamatsu congratulated the students on their achievements and encouraged them to remain curious, open-minded, and courageous during their academic journey in Japan. He emphasized the importance of learning not only through formal education but also through everyday life experiences. Online<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad: The Government of Japan has awarded MEXT Research Scholarships 2026 to eleven outstanding Pakistani students, enabling them to pursue higher education in leading Japanese universities. 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