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United States in Pakistan has refreshed its old relationships in higher education through a new 5-year agreement between the Higher Education Commission HEC and the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan USEFP. 

According to media reports, this resurrection of the partnership was done solely for academic reasons, excellence in human capital enrichment, research, and international education. US Executive Director Dr Peter Moran and HEC Executive Director Professor Dr Ziaul Qayyum inked an accord at the USEFP headquarters in Islamabad on Tuesday.

 "USEFP-developed programs give power to the volunteers to flourish their skills and to do practical work which would be directly beneficial for Pakistan's development in various sectors of society. We are grateful for the ongoing partnership of the Government of the US and Pakistan in upgrading this mission," the executive Director of US uttered.

In response, Professor Haq stated, "The HEC time honored full bright bilateral alliance exemplifies as a symbol of educational cooperation and continues to deliver significant value to Pakistan's higher education landscape. David

Moyer said," The United States is proud to refresh the relationship with Pakistan's Higher Education Commission HEC."

As the media unfolds, the course of the events serves as a testament that both governments are on the same page for empowering the future of students and scholars, professionals, and whatever personnel are to contribute in the welfare of Pakistan, acting as a foundational pillar in strengthening Pakistan and US relationships more strongly.

" We take immense pride in this program in which Pakistani students are exposed to the American education system and the coming opportunities, obviously, conversely augmenting the Pakistani higher education facility. Americans are coming to cooperate with Pakistan on pioneering scholarly inquiry, cooperation, and public health-related factors that yield immense value to US universities."

 The Education Minister claimed that Wajiha Qamar is acting as a trainee to lead the ministry in advance of Pakistan-US educational cooperation.

It is stated that "The Ministry of Education is hailing the new five-year agreement covering financial year 2026-27 through financial year 2031- 32 in compassing the full bright Masters and PhD programs, visiting scholar program for post-doctoral scholars, foreign language, technical teaching, assistant program and about Humphrey Fellowship Program"

Under the signed contract, it is documented that opportunities will be given to 66 PhD scholars over the span of 5 years in addition to the facilities granted through other program streams.

The binding covenant stipulates HEC will provide at least dollar 4.54 million on a yearly basis, with the total funding commitment kept at rupees 6.48 billion over the span of 5 years. The stipulated payment provides for Dollar 2 million by June 30, an additional 2 million by January 31, and the remaining balance by April 30, conditioned on the punctual remittance of treasury capital. Accumulated dividends earned on HEC funds held by USEFP  shall be re-channelized to students to   support   the educational system and   partnership.