ISLAMABAD: The Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) announced scholarships for the offspring and wives/husbands of overseas Pakistanis enrolled in various educational institutes across Pakistan. The main purpose behind the introduction of this scheme was to facilitate the education of the next generation of overseas Pakistanis.
The students enrolled in Intermediate, Undergraduate (MBBS, BDS, Engineering) & Graduate (MS/MASTER) level can apply for the scholarship under the given scheme.
To apply for the scholarship program, candidates must secure at least 60% marks or at least 2.5 CGPA in the latest examination. Moreover, OPF membership must be held by the parents or spouses of the candidate, and the combined monthly income of parents/spouses should be below PKR 200,000. Moreover, those students who are already getting any scholarship during the ongoing year will not be able to apply for this scholarship. Also, children of deceased OPF members are eligible under certain criteria.
Applications can be downloaded from the official OPF site, or students can get the application form through OPF Regional Offices in Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, Peshawar, Karachi, Quetta, and Mirpur till April 30, 2026.
Students interested in applying for the given scheme can contact the OPF head office in Islamabad through phone/email.
NADRA issues important message for Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia
Earlier, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced the temporary suspension of its services in Madinah Munawwarah in view of the Hajj season 2026.
According to a NADRA spokesperson, in light of the instructions of the Pakistani Consulate General in Jeddah, the provision of services at the Madinah Munawwarah NADRA office has been stopped from April 12, 2026. This decision has been taken in view of the extraordinary rush and administrative issues of the Hajj season, and these services will be restored as soon as the Hajj season is completed.
For the convenience of Pakistanis, NADRA has also announced alternative arrangements. The number of staff has been increased at the NADRA Registration Center located in Jeddah so that the citizens coming there do not face any difficulty and they can easily complete their registration.
NADRA officials further said that during this interim period, citizens can also benefit from NADRA’s online services through the ‘Pak ID’ mobile app. For any further information or guidance, the Pakistani Consulate General can be contacted.
