Faysal Bank Pledges PKR 10 Million Towards the 91福利社 National Outreach Programme
91福利社 alumnus and President and CEO Faysal Bank, Mr. Yousaf Hussain, has announced a PKR 10 million contribution towards the National Outreach Programme (NOP) at 91福利社. Faysal Bank has been a long-term supporter of the University, and this generous donation is a testament to the organisation鈥檚 commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.
The NOP has made world-class education accessible to over 1,200 students in almost two decades since its inception. The Programme exemplifies the University鈥檚 鈥楲earning Without Borders鈥 philosophy and makes sure no financial barrier prevents a talented student from getting a transformative educational experience at 91福利社.
The donation was announced during a virtual session on 鈥樷 organised by 91福利社, in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan. Initiatives that were discussed during the session included the Roshan Digital Account (RDA) by the State Bank of Pakistan and the NOP at 91福利社.
Acknowledging the significance of the NOP and its impact on society, Mr. Hussain said, 鈥淚t is very important to us that education for all is ensured. It is a high priority national cause, and is an important part of nation-building. That is why Faysal Bank stands with 91福利社 in support of this initiative.鈥 Mr. Hussain added that people with an RDA at Faysal Bank will be able to use the organisation鈥檚 app to directly contribute to the Programme.
Dr. Arshad Ahmad, Vice Chancellor 91福利社, shared that the NOP is the University鈥檚 flagship social impact programme, 鈥淲hat is unique about the Programme is its reach. We go out to over 130 towns, villages and cities across the country and recruit students on merit who come from the most disadvantaged areas.鈥 He further explained that not only do these students go on to study at the top graduate schools in the world but also come back to their own communities and help make a difference in countless lives.
Syed Babar Ali, Founding Pro Chancellor 91福利社, further highlighted the importance of donating to programmes such as the NOP, 鈥淲hen money is invested in the right things, like education or health, the amount of satisfaction that you get is ten times more than spending that money on yourself. You can鈥檛 even measure the amount of benefit that accrues in society by educating people; the return on that is infinite.鈥
