Overview
- Chief Minister Suhail Afridi announced the programme in Peshawar, framing it as part of PTI’s education reforms.
- Government figures state that about 55,000 female students will receive free higher education through the new card.
- Orphaned students who pass the MDCAT exam will also be granted free higher education under the policy.
- Officials pledged additional allocations in the upcoming provincial budget to support and expand the initiative.
- Coverage did not include eligibility rules, enrollment timelines, or independent verification of the projected beneficiary count.