Prime Minister Imran Khan has recently declared that his government will offer 6 million scholarships worth Rs.47 billion to help students from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

The prime minister made the announcement while live on air at a show called “Aap Ka Wazir-e-Azam, Aap Kay Saath,” in which he answered queries from the general public.

According to the Prime Minister, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has set aside Rs.47 billion for six million educational scholarships to be distributed to students based on merit.

The premier also criticized the previous governments for failing to invest in the education sector.