LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has set aside Rs500 million for the ‘Rehmat-ul-Aalmeen’ scholarship.
Under this programme, the provincial government will establish Rehmat-ul-Alameen (PBUH) Chair in divisional universities along with the provision of scholarships for research on the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in international universities.
The scholarship will be offered to needy matriculate students for further studies, while around Rs250 million has been set aside as stipend money to position holders.
The Punjab government has also announced a short documentary competition on the Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) life which will be aired on TV channels and social media with English and French subtitles. The winner will be given a cash prize and certificates.
Earlier this month, Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar had announced the Rehmat-ul-Alameen scholarship program in the province.
Addressing a news conference, the chief minister has said that utmost reverence and respect of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is a part of faith for all Muslims around the world. He said that any act of disrespecting the Holy Prophet (PBUH) under the garb of freedom of expression will not be tolerated.
