US diplomats inspire students at Faisalabad universities

FAISALABAD: US Ambassador Donald Blome and US Consul General Lahore Kristin K Hawkins held an interactive session with the students of the US-sponsored English Access Scholarship Programmes at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, (UAF) and the University of Education (UoE), Faisalabad Campus in the Main Library, UAF.

UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Sarwar Khan accompanied the honourable guests. Students shared their experiences of transformation and learning after joining the Access Programme. Most students highlighted communication, leadership, inclusiveness, diversity, and life skills as key learnings in the programme.

US Ambassador Donald Blome applauded the management and teachers of both institutions, who tirelessly work hard for the growth of their students in the programme.

“These skills will help young Pakistanis become community leaders who contribute to a prosperous and proud future for Pakistan,” Ambassador Blome said. It develops future leaders by teaching leadership skills and fostering a sense of self-belief that extends beyond the classroom and into practical life.

This programme provides opportunity and hope to those who might have otherwise been overlooked or underserved. Since 2004, more than 27,000 Pakistani students have graduated from the Access programme.

Prof Dr Muhammad Sarwar Khan, while lauding the steps being taken on the part of the Access programme, said that the programme will develop leadership skills. He said the skills acquired during the programme would help them excel in every sphere of life.