06/07/2026
BEYOND BORDERS, TOWARDS A SHARED FUTURE | PAKISTAN–KAZAKHSTAN PARTNERSHIP IN ACTION
A defining moment of gratitude and international cooperation as the Pakistan Education Endowment Fund PAK-EEF hosted the Ceremony of Gratitude, acknowledging the US$1 million humanitarian assistance extended by the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the people of Pakistan.
The ceremony brought together distinguished leadership and senior representatives, including Ms. Wajiha Qamar, Minister of State for Federal Education and Professional Training; H.E. Yerzhan Kistafin, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Pakistan; and Ms. Hajra Suhail, Chief Executive Officer, PAK-EEF, alongside representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, senior officials of the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, and PAK-EEF.
Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Wajiha Qamar expressed profound appreciation to the Government and people of Kazakhstan, recognizing the contribution as a reflection of the enduring friendship, mutual trust, and growing strategic partnership between Pakistan and Kazakhstan. She highlighted the shared commitment to advancing education, human capital development, market-driven skills, and youth empowerment.
The cooperation also complements the Education Emergency initiative launched by Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, reinforcing Pakistan's national commitment to expanding access to quality education and equipping young people with skills aligned with the demands of the future.
Ms. Hajra Suhail, CEO PAK-EEF, reaffirmed the Fund's commitment to managing educational initiatives with transparency, merit, and accountability, emphasizing the importance of international partnerships in creating meaningful opportunities for deserving students and strengthening long-term educational cooperation.