RASC News Agency: Abdul Wali Khan University in Pakistan has recently announced its plan to offer 50 scholarships to Afghanistani females next year. This initiative comes after Pakistan’s offer of scholarships for Afghanistani students. According to a report by the American news agency “The Media Line” on November 13th, the university’s financial director, Shahista Ershad, stated that interested female students can apply for these scholarships through the university’s website. In addition, officials from Abdul Wali Khan University and Khyber Medical University expressed their intention to provide training for female Afghanistani students during a meeting with the deputy consular office of Afghanistan in Peshawar.
Alam Gir, the spokesperson for Abdul Wali Khan University, emphasized that Afghanistani students, particularly female students, will be charged the same tuition fees as Pakistani students in all fields, including general medicine and dentistry. This marks the first time admission has been provided for Afghanistani students, presenting a valuable opportunity for them. It is worth noting that in Afghanistan, under the control of the Taliban group, girls above the sixth grade are prohibited from attending school, and universities remain closed to them. Only midwifery and nursing programs are available to Afghanistani girls in private universities.
Despite widespread criticism of the Taliban’s treatment of Afghanistani women and girls, the group has not shown any flexibility in their policies. Their violent and repressive behavior towards Afghanistani women continues, even after more than two years of their rule. The scholarships and training opportunities offered by Abdul Wali Khan University and other institutions in Pakistan provide a glimmer of hope for Afghanistani females seeking education and a brighter future.
