The University of Management and Technology (UMT) has offered the Punjab government free
access to its modern artificial intelligence (AI) technology for students. UMT Chairman and
President Ibrahim Hasan Murad made this announcement on Sunday during the university’s
29th convocation ceremony.

He said that supporting talented and deserving students remains one of the university’s main
priorities. He also expressed the institution’s commitment to improving educational opportunities
through modern technology.

According to an official spokesperson, Ibrahim Murad shared important details about the
university’s scholarship programmes during his address. He revealed that 64 percent of UMT
students are currently receiving financial assistance in different forms.

He also announced that the total value of the university’s ILM Scholarship Fund has reached
Rs20 billion. This fund helps students continue their education without facing major financial
difficulties.

Murad further highlighted the university’s support for talented students through its Meritorious
Scholarship Programme. He said that UMT has allocated an estimated Rs1.13 billion in
scholarships for 920 students under this programme.
He also discussed the university’s educational support for students from Balochistan. Over the
past ten years, UMT has awarded scholarships worth Rs572 million to students from the
province. The university has also planned an additional Rs100 million in scholarships for them in
the upcoming cycle.

The 29th convocation ceremony was organised in four sessions. Several important government
officials and education leaders attended the event.
Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti and Federal Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik were among the
main guests. Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat and Advisor to the Chief Minister
of Punjab Ali Dar also attended the ceremony.

Other attendees included UMT Board of Governors member Dr Ahmad Umar Murad and Chief
Advisor Lieutenant General (Retired) Javed Hasan. UMT Rector Dr Asif Raza and Director and
Advisor Abid Sherwani were also present.

Faculty members and graduating students attended the ceremony with their parents. The event
celebrated students’ academic achievements and highlighted the university’s efforts to support
higher education.

UMT’s offer of free AI technology could create new learning opportunities for students across
Punjab. It also reflects the growing role of artificial intelligence in education and the importance
of making modern technology accessible to young learners.

Source: University of Management and Technology (UMT), as cited through its official
spokesperson’s statement in the supplied news report.

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