ISLAMABAD: Prof. Dr. Mehmet Pacaci, the Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan, underlined on Wednesday the commitment to increase educational initiatives in Pakistan and give students access to top-notch educational possibilities.
He was giving a speech at the “Turkish University Fair” opening event, which was organized by the Pak-Turk Maarif International Schools and Colleges.
The ambassador said, “We are driven to expand our educational endeavors in the fraternal nation of Pakistan and offer students the best educational opportunities that match international standards.”
The envoy said that through its educational initiatives, the Maarif Foundation has long supported ties between Pakistan and Turkey.
Given their shared long history, he claimed that Pakistan and Turkey have had friendly relations for many years, which is demonstrated by the support the Maarif Foundation and its educational institutions have received from the Pakistani people and government.
“The education system and people of Pakistan have benefited greatly from the contributions made by Maarif Foundation and Maarif International schools and colleges,” he stated.
We’ve officially opened this fair today. In an effort to support Pakistan’s higher education system, the Maarif Agency has sent invitations to numerous representatives of Turkish colleges this time around, the ambassador stated.
He congratulated the Maarif Foundation, Maarif Agency, the delegates of eminent Turkish colleges, and most importantly, the esteemed writers who traveled from Turkey to attend this event.
By fortifying Pakistan’s higher education system, he anticipated that such steps will strengthen the country’s progress and development in the upcoming years.
Hundreds of enthusiastic visitors have flocked to the expo in record numbers, all hoping to gain insightful knowledge about scholarships and admittance to reputable Turkish universities.
Thirteen prestigious Turkish universities: Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University, Istanbul Gelisim University, Dogus University, Beykent University, Fenerbahce University, Okan University, Selcuk University, Turkish-German University, Hakkari University, Erciyes University, Atilim University, Izmir University, and Nevsehir Haci Bektas Veli University were among those actively involved in this historic event.
The students’ desire of academic achievement was further enhanced by the representatives of these institutions who kindly provided them with information about admissions, discounts, and scholarships specifically for Pakistani students.
The expo, which draws attendees from all around Pakistan, is seen as a crucial step in furthering the region’s educational growth.
According to Adeera from Joint Staff Public School, students should take advantage of the 20–50% discounts and scholarships that the colleges are offering.
She stated, “I’m thinking about applying to programs in software engineering or computer engineering.”
Kanwal Hassan, a different student, stated: “It is crucial to provide educational chances to students who want to succeed internationally. I am appreciative of Pak-Turk Maarif International for giving students the chance to get in touch with the top universities.”
“I have conferred with one of the Turkish universities here regarding admission to the medical program, which is scheduled to begin next year,” the woman stated.
The all-day event gave the attendees the chance to speak with officials from Turkish colleges personally and learn more about the admissions procedure and financial aid.
The event was a huge success because to the tremendous participation of students in Islamabad, which further demonstrates Pak-Turk Maarif International’s dedication to promoting academic excellence and cross-border cooperation.