10 HIGHLY TALENTED STUDENTS FROM DIAMER JOIN WAPDA CADET COLLEGE TARBELA ON FULLY-SPONSORED 5 YEAR EDUCATION :

English , Kashmir - آزاد جموں کشمیر , / Monday, April 14th, 2025

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Altaf Hamid Rao.

MIRPUR  ( AJK): April  14: In a landmark initiative, Chairman WAPDA, Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd), has opened the doors of WAPDA Cadet College Tarbela (WCCT) to the talented youth of Diamer, Gilgit-Baltistan, it was officially said.

“The WAPDA Chairman has not only accorded approval for reserving 10 seats annually for students from the region but has also pledged to fully sponsor their five-year education – a commitment amounting to nearly Rs. 30 million”, media wing of WAPDA said in a statement released to the media on Monday.

Following a transparent selection process involving written tests and interviews, 10 bright young boys from Diamer have joined WCCT. This life-changing opportunity includes free tuition, boarding, lodging, uniforms, academic kits, medical care, and a comprehensive academic and leadership development program. By removing financial barriers, this initiative ensures that merit and ambition are justly rewarded, paving the way for a brighter future.

” This initiative is more than just a scholarship – it represents a bold step toward regional empowerment and inclusive national progress. By investing in education and nurturing talent from even the most remote areas of the country, WAPDA is playing a pivotal role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow”, the statement said adding that the program, set to be renewed annually, stands as a beacon of hope and opportunity for the families of Diamer, fostering a lasting spirit of development and inclusion.