GILGIT: Commander FCNA, Major General Syed Imtiaz Hussain Gilani, attended the closing ceremony of the ISPR Internship Program 2025 in Gilgit and Skardu as the chief guest.
According to ISPR this internship program was held in Gilgit-Baltistan for the first time with enthusiastic participation from students of various universities and colleges.During the ceremony, the Commander FCNA interacted with the youth and answered their questions in detail.
He advised the young participants to take full advantage of the numerous developmental opportunities available in Gilgit-Baltistan.Commander FCNA appreciated the hard work, dedication and eagerness to learn demonstrated by the students and encouraged them to play their role in the country’s development.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive mindset and staying away from elements that may divert them from the path of progress.He reaffirmed that the Pakistan Army will continue to provide such training and educational opportunities for the youth in the future.
Commander FCNA distributed certificates among the interns and congratulated them on their achievements.The ceremony was attended by Commander 62 Brigade, Additional Director ISPR GB, and other distinguished guests.
In the end, the students expressed their gratitude to the Pakistan Army, Commander FCNA, and DG ISPR for providing them with such an excellent platform to learn new skills and enhance their personalities.
Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a proposal to expand the Honhaar Scholarship programme for the students of Gilgit-Baltistan.Spokesperson of Gilgit Baltistan government Faizullah Firaaq said in a statement that the Punjab government’s knowledge-friendly policy is commendable and that the Gilgit-Baltistan government is grateful for this goodwill gesture.
He said that students studying in the professional educational institutions of Punjab would be eligible for the scholarship scheme.Students can contact on WhatsApp, landline number and social media for information and prompt resolution of their complaints.
The ‘Honhaar Scholarship Help Desk’ was established on the directives of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, which would guide the students from 9 am to 5 pm.Honhaar Scholarship Helpline numbers are 042-99231903-4, WhatsApp on 0303-4002777 and 0303-4002999.
For Honhaar Scholarship, online complaints can be made at complainthonhaar@punjabhec.gov.pk and honhaar@punjabhec.gov.pk.
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said, “Talented students should only focus on studying while their fees are the responsibility of the government. I want to put all the resources at the disposal of students. Every student of Punjab is like my daughter and son, I think of them as a mother.”
