{
  "id": 18164058,
  "title": "Allied Bank and Chevening join forces to provide fully funded degrees at leading UK universities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/allied-bank-and-chevening-join-forces-to-provide-fully-funded-degrees",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-04T18:53:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40447398/allied-bank-and-chevening-join-forces-to-provide-fully-funded-degrees-at-leading-uk-universities"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Allied Bank Limited (ABL) and the UK Government’s Chevening programme have formed a new partnership aimed at providing fully-funded master’s degrees at leading UK universities for talented Pakistanis. This marks the first locally funded Chevening Scholarship partnership in Pakistan, bringing together the UK’s flagship international scholarship programme and Pakistan’s private sector to invest in the next generation of Pakistani leaders. The first two scholars will be selected from the existing applicant pool for the 2027-28 academic year, with successful candidates commencing their studies in the UK in 2028. The scholarship covers subjects crucial for Pakistan’s future growth, including artificial intelligence, technology, cybersecurity, digital transformation, economics, and financial inclusion. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott CMG OBE praised the partnership, stating that it will enable impressive future leaders to study at world-leading UK universities and bring fresh ideas home. Aizid Gill, President and CEO of Allied Bank, emphasized that the ABL-Chevening Scholarship aims to give talented Pakistanis the opportunity to learn, grow, and bring that exposure back home, thereby strengthening Allied Bank’s support for the next generation of leaders.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}