Chief Executive of the British Council wrapped up his visit (11-15 November) marking a significant occasion as the organization celebrates its 90th anniversary of fostering global connections. During his visit, Scott engaged with various stakeholders, highlighting the British Council’s enduring commitment to education, culture, and social development in Pakistan.
He attended a series of impactful events, including the launch of the second phase of the Pakistan UK Education Gateway, aimed at enhancing collaborative educational efforts between the two nations. The event gathered numerous participants from higher education institutions across Pakistan, facilitating discussions on capacity building and improving the quality of teaching and research.
Going on ground with students was one of the first few activities and the Chief Executive played an active role in the administration of O Level, IGCSE, AS, A2, and A Level examinations at Dawood Public School in Karachi, overseeing the examination process and engaging with candidates and staff. The visit was further enriched in the celebration of the Scotland Pakistan Scholarship Scheme at Punjab University, honouring a decade of empowering young women and girls through education. The event highlighted the positive impact of the scholarship program, which has supported over 17,000 schoolgirls and more than 2,000 young women in universities since its inception.
