ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan says granting scholarships on merit to deserving undergraduate students is another step towards the realization of goal of a welfare state based on the pattern of state of Madina.

Addressing the launching ceremony of Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship Programme in Islamabad this evening, he said this program complements his roadmap to transform Pakistan on the model of state of Madina.

The Prime Minister said in that model, Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) had ensured that it was responsibility of state to care and look after the weaker segments of society.

Appreciating the Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarship Program, he said the state will increase the number of scholarships as well as the funds of HEC when financial situation improves.

The Prime Minister expressed hope that the recipients of this scholarship will study with dedication to bring laurels to the country in various fields.

He congratulated Dr. Sania Nishtar for launching this program and other schemes under Ehsaas umbrella.

Imran Khan also handed over the scholarship award letters to selected students.