BackThe timely intervention of the Office of the Ombudsman Punjab has enabled 65 students from across the province to receive outstanding educational scholarships amounting to Rs9 million.
The students had approached the Office of the Ombudsman Punjab at different times, complaining that the payment of their scholarships had been delayed for several months due to different hurdles in government departments and educational institutions.
Taking notice of the complaints, the Ombudsman Punjab directed the concerned authorities to examine each case, determine responsibility for the delays and ensure the release of scholarships to deserving students strictly on merit.
Acting on these directions, the authorities reviewed the cases, addressed the outstanding issues and disbursed a total of Rs9 million among 65 eligible students.
The beneficiaries thanked the Ombudsman Punjab for its timely intervention and effective efforts to secure their legitimate right, enabling them to continue their education without further financial hardship.
Source: The Office of the Ombudsman of the Province of Punjab, Pakistan
