Oxford University introducing Oxford Pakistan Programme

By Team CG
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October 06, 2021
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a new ingenuity regarding education and public diplomacy was introduced at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom (UK)

the Oxford Pakistan Programme (OPP): this newly-launched programme aims to encourage various Pakistan-related activities at the University of Oxford.

According to a statement issued Tuesday, the programme will contain scholarships for graduate students, visiting fellowships for Pakistani faculty members, and special lectures on Pakistan.

It says “The OPP has drawn strong support from the University of Oxford, the High Commission for Pakistan in London, and the British High Commission in Islamabad,"

At the launch ceremony, Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai also addressed people present during the meeting.

The programme has raised pledges of over £500,000 from Pakistani businessmen and other key members of the Pakistani movement in the UK.

It is relevant to mention here that the OPP is the brainchild of University of Oxford Professor Adeel Malik, Lecturer in Material Science Dr Talha J Pirzada, and Trainee Lawyer at Travers Smith Haroon Zaman.