- Ambassador Masood Khan congratulates Fajer Pasha, the recipient of the award.
In recognition of implementation of highly successful practices in literacy programming the Library of Congress USA has honored Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education (PAGE), as Successful Practices Honorees in 2023 Literacy Awards Program.
Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education is an umbrella organization working towards building an enabling environment for gender equity in education, employment, rights, and leadership in Pakistan. Founded in 2014, the organization endeavors to empower girls of Pakistan with access to quality education and leadership opportunities.
Ambassador Masood Khan congratulated Fajer Pasha, Executive Director Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education, who called on him at the Chancery today. He also felicitated the entire team of PAGE, terming their efforts as ‘a great contribution to the increasing literacy in Pakistan.
Ms. Fajer Pasha said it was a great honor for PAGE to be recognized among the top 15 organizations by Library of Congress for implementation of highly successful practices. This, she said, reflected the dedication of the organization and also manifested the commitment and the support being provided by the Government and the people of Pakistan for the cause of education.
Briefing the Ambassador, Ms. Fajar said that PAGE was working across Pakistan to promote girls’ education and has also been recognized by UNESCO and Government of China through Global Award for Girls’ and Women’s Education 2023.
“The Government of Pakistan accords the highest priority to education sector especially girls education and we will continue to provide every possible support to the efforts aimed at promoting education especially in far flung areas of the country,” said the Ambassador.
The Ambassador urged Ms. Pasha to create greater awareness about education opportunities available in the United States for Pakistani girls.
Appreciating US government’s continued support for education sector in Pakistan, Masood Khan said that more than 8000 Pakistani students visited the United States last year in pursuit of their education which is 17% increase compared to preceding year.
“We aim to double this number and the response from the United States government has been encouraging,” he continued.
He wished PAGE best wishes in its endeavors and assured all possible support to it.
Washington D.C., October 19, 2023
