Gulberg Town has taken a significant step to support students by announcing a “Taleem Card” worth Rs. 10,000 for 5,000 students, aimed at easing their educational expenses.
The announcement was made during a special ceremony where a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Gulberg Town and the Pakistan International Business Forum (PIBF), which will support the initiative.
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Under this program, students will be able to use the Taleem Card to purchase books, stationery, uniforms, and other essential educational items at the start of the academic year.
The facility will be available exclusively for students living in Federal B Area.
The event was attended by Gulberg Town Chairman Nusratullah, PIBF Central President Mushtaq Mangat, Karachi President Sohail Aziz, “Mera Brand Pakistan” Coordinator Aamir Rafiq, Muhammad Babar Khan from Federal B Industrial Area, and members of the business community.
Speakers at the event highlighted that rising inflation has made education increasingly difficult for many families.
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They said this initiative would provide much-needed relief to students and their parents.
They also urged traders and industrialists to come forward and support such efforts for the betterment of society.
Chairman Nusratullah said that despite limited resources, Gulberg Town is actively working to improve the education sector.
He shared that work is currently underway on four model government schools, while teacher training programs have also been launched to improve the quality of education.
The speakers expressed hope that initiatives like the Taleem Card would not only support students but also promote education in the community.
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They added that the program could be expanded in the future to benefit even more students.
