The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched the Insaf Female Education Card, a historic initiative aimed at empowering women and supporting orphan students through free higher education.
Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi formally inaugurated the program at Frontier Women College, unveiling a comprehensive plan to expand access to higher education across the province.
🎯 Key Highlights of the Program
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55,000 female students to receive free higher education
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Program to be implemented in phases across KP
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Orphan students passing MDCAT to get fully funded higher education
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Special internship program announced for Bachelor’s and Master’s graduates
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Government to increase education budget for women next fiscal year
🗣️ CM Afridi’s Remarks
“Empowering women through higher education is our top priority,” said CM Sohail Afridi.
“Educated women are the foundation of a prosperous and enlightened society.”
He described the Insaf Female Education Card as a symbol of gender equality, hope, and dignity, reaffirming his government’s commitment to equal opportunities for women in all sectors.
The Chief Minister emphasized that education remains the cornerstone of sustainable progress and pledged to make Khyber Pakhtunkhwa a model province for women’s empowerment.
💡 Internship Program for Graduates
CM Afridi directed education authorities to launch an internship initiative for students holding Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, aiming to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional employment.
🌸 A Step Toward Women’s Empowerment
The Insaf Female Education Card marks a major step in KP’s mission to promote educational equality, women’s empowerment, and social uplift, setting a benchmark for other provinces to follow.
