ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan has said the Government of Pakistan accords the highest priority to the education sector especially girls education.

Talking to Executive Director Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education Fajer Pasha in Washington on Friday, he said we will continue to provide every possible support to the efforts aimed at promoting education especially in far flung areas of the country.

In recognition of implementation of highly successful practices in literacy programming the Library of Congress USA has honored Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education (PAGE), as Successful Practices Honorees in 2023 Literacy Awards Program.

Masood Khan congratulated Fajer Pasha and felicitated the entire team of PAGE, terming their efforts as ‘a great contribution to the increasing literacy in Pakistan.

The envoy urged Ms Pasha to create greater awareness about education opportunities available in the United States for Pakistani girls.

Appreciating US government’s continued support for education sector in Pakistan, Masood Khan said that more than 8000 Pakistani students visited the United States last year in pursuit of their education which is 17% increase compared to the preceding year. He wished PAGE best wishes in its endeavors and assured all possible support to it.