FAISALABAD – In a landmark move for the agricultural sector, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has officially launched Pakistan’s largest-ever agricultural graduate internship program. The initiative, aimed at fostering young talent in the agricultural field, was inaugurated at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.
Under this ambitious program, 1,000 agriculture graduates will receive a monthly scholarship of PKR 60,000. The initiative is designed to provide these graduates with practical experience and financial support as they embark on their professional journeys.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif personally handed out appointment letters to the selected graduates during the launch event. She also took the opportunity to meet with the faculty and students of the University of Agriculture, discussing the merit-based selection process with the graduates, many of whom were eager to take selfies with the Chief Minister.
In a heartwarming moment, Maryam Nawaz Sharif praised a student, Aneela Hussain, for her soulful recitation of Naat Rasool Maqbool, personally congratulating her by standing up from her seat.
The event was attended by several notable figures, including Senator Pervez Rasheed, Federal Advisor Rana Sanaullah, Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Uzma Zahid Bukhari, Special Assistant Zeeshan Malik, Talal Chaudhry, MPA Sania Ashiq, Abid Sher Ali, Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman, Inspector General of Police, and the Secretary of Agriculture and Information.
This unprecedented program is seen as a major step towards promoting agricultural innovation and ensuring a prosperous future for young professionals in the sector.
