Loralai, also known as Bori, is a Pakistani city that serves both as the
division headquarter of Loralai Division and the district headquarter
of Loralai District. It is located in the northeastern part of Balochistan
province of Pakistan.
Khalid Khan, from Loralai, Balochistan, comes from a family where
education is deeply valued despite limited financial means. His father,
a retired BPS-16 government employee since 2018, supports a
household of 11 members solely through a monthly pension of PKR
65,000. While three of Khalid’s siblings are married, the rest are still
pursuing their education, leaving the family entirely dependent on
this modest income.
Living in a house rented at PKR 30,000 a month, Khalid’s story is one of
quiet resilience and shared sacrifice—a testament to how
determination and the right support can sustain educational dreams.
Mazahir Hussain, a Software Engineering student from Skardu,
Gilgit-Baltistan, is the son of legendary mountaineer Ali Sadpara. While
his father scaled mountains, Mazahir is committed to rising through
education and hard work. He joined UMT in 2021, and recognizing
both his background and potential, the ILM Fund Scholarship
awarded him 90% financial support, removing a major barrier to his
academic journey. Now in his 8th and final semester, Mazahir has
faced challenges but remained determined, maintaining a CGPA of
2.90.The support from UMT and ILM Fund has been pivotal, enabling
him to build a future rooted in learning, skills, and perseverance.
Mazahir’s journey is more than personal success—it inspires students
from remote regions like Skardu to believe in what’s possible with the
right support and determination.
Hailing from a hardworking family of seven in Gwadar; a port city on
the southwestern coast of the Pakistani province of Balochistan, Nimra
has shown consistent academic strength and resiliencе.
With a father supporting the household through a small shop and
additional work as a Fish Broker who earns around PKR 40,000 a
month and two of her siblings in college while the other two in school,
higher education was a challenge but not out of reach. After excelling
in her matriculation and intermediate studies, she is now in the final
year of BS International Relations at the University of Management
and Technology, Lahore.
The Remote Area Scholarship played a key role in making this journey
possible, easing the financial burden and allowing her to focus fully on
her studies. Her story reflects what’s possible when talent meets
opportunity.
Coming from a rural farming family with very limited and uncertain
income from Timergarah, Luqman’s path to higher education has
been far from easy. Timergara is an administrative subdivision (Tehsil)
of Lower Dir District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.
From a family of five with the father working at a small piece of land,
which includes their house as well, and two brothers earning daily
wages as laborers earning around PKR 30,000 a month yet household
income remains irregular – let alone affording the high costs of a
university education.
Despite these challenges, the student is now pursuing a Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science – a field with significant academic
demands and expenses. The Remote Area Scholarship has been a
crucial lifeline, making it possible to continue studies without placing
further financial strain on the family. His journey powerfully reminds
us that while talent can be found everywhere, opportunity must be
as well.
Raised in Gwadar, Deedag comes from a humble background where
the family’s primary income depends on the sea. His father, а
fisherman, earns around PKR 3,000 a day, though this amount often
varies due to weather conditions and unpredictable catches. Financial
stability has always been uncertain.
Pursuing higher education under such circumstances has been
challenging – especially maintaining a good academic result, given the
academic adjustment required after schooling in a remote area. Yet,
through consistent effort and determination, he has continued to
move forward. His younger sister studies at a government school,
where access to quality resources remains limited – something he
hopes to change for others in the future.
His story reflects the quiet strength of students who rise above their
environment to create opportunity not just for themselves, but for
their communities.
Hailing from Astore – a district of Pakistan Administered
Gilgit-Baltistan in the disputed Kashmir region where access to quality
education and financial support is limited – Ali always viewed higher
education as a distant dream. With his father unable to work and a
family of five relying entirely on his uncle’s modest income, even
meeting day-to-day needs was a challenge, let alone affording
university.
Living with their uncle, who manages all household expenses while
supporting Ali’s younger siblings in school, the pressure was immense.
Starting life at UMT brought its own set of difficulties: adjusting to a
new environment, managing living costs, and the ever-present stress
of tuition fees. Just when continuing seemed out of reach, The
Remote Area Scholarship became a turning point. It eased the
financial burden and renewed Ali’s motivation, allowing him to pursue
his studies with focus and confidence. His story is one of quiet
perseverance – and the impact of opportunity at the right time.
The Hunza Valley is a mountainous valley located in the northern
region of the Gilgit-Baltistan administered by Pakistan.
Kashana Sher belongs to a remote area of Pakistan, from a small tribe,
where people were endowed with a dismal fate. She says that there
was no education, awareness, technology, facility, no advancements,
modern ways of life, or freedoms in her hometown. Kashana was
enthusiastic for sports and her passion and determination made her
broke all the way through the darkness and embrace a light of hope
inside of her. She is not only studying a professional and unique
degree program but also chasing her dream of being a boxing champ.
Surely, this is an inspiration for all the girls from remote areas who
wish to follow their dreams. The scholarship not only took financial
load off her mind, but also motivated her to strive for excellence.
Kashana is an inspiration and example for all the females in the
remote areas of Pakistan who wish to step out of their comfort zones
and achieve their dream of becoming a valuable asset to the nation.
Alina, a dedicated student from Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, the
northernmost province of Pakistan, is in the final semester of her
degree in Medical Imaging and Ultrasonography at UMT. Her father, a
farmer who works hard to sustain the family, which includes two
younger brothers one recently completed FSc while the other one is in
9th grade. The family’s monthly income fluctuates and averages
around PKR 40,000, making it difficult to consistently meet
educational expenses. They reside in a simple house built on their 5
acre farmland.
Receiving the Remote Area Scholarship made a significant difference
in Alina’s academic journey. It helped to reduce the financial burden,
allowing her to concentrate on her studies and perform well. Alina
believes that without this support, achieving her educational goals
would have remained out of reach. Her story highlights the profound
impact timely assistance can have on students from under-resourced
regions.
Abdullah, a BS Economics student at UMT, moved from Quetta,
Balochistan to Lahore in pursuit of quality higher education. His father,
a truck driver earning around PKR 60,000 per month, is the sole
provider for the family, which includes three sons all pursuing their
education.They live in a modest, self-owned house, but financial
constraints have always posed challenges.
Receiving the Remote Area Scholarship in his first semester marked a
turning point in Abdullah’s journey.
Now in his 6th semester, he remains committed to academic
excellence and dreams of giving back to his community.
Iqra Khan, a dedicated student from Quetta, the capital and largest
city of the Pakistani province of Balochistan, moved to Lahore to
pursue her passion for Graphic Designing and is now in her 3rd
semester at UMT. Her father, a recently retired government employee,
had supported the family until his retirement in May 2025 and now
receives a pension of around PKR 50,000. Iqra’s family of five lives in a
modest 6-marla house, with all four of her siblings currently pursuing
their education – two in school and two in college. As financial
pressure mounted, applying for the Remote Area Scholarship became
a turning point.
This timely support helped ease the burden and allowed Iqra to
continue her studies with focus and peace of mind. Her journey is a
powerful example of how educational dreams can thrive when met
with the right support at the right time.
Anifa Alam, a third-semester Aviation Management student at UMT,
belongs to a humble family from Gilgit. She lives in a modest 5-marla
house with her parents, brother, and a married sister. Her father works
as a driver while her mother manages the household.The primary
financial responsibility for Anifa’s education falls on her brother, who
works as an Assistant Supervisor at a multinational company. With a
monthly household income of PKR 80,000–90,000, the financial strain
on the family is significant.
Thanks to the scholarship support provided, Anifa has been able to
concentrate on her studies better and continues to excel. The
assistance eased a major part of the financial burden, allowing her to
pursue her passion for aviation confidently. She is determined to make
her family proud and hopes to one day give back by helping other
students from underserved areas like hers.
Currently in the 2nd semester of BS Accounting and Finance, Shehroz
hails from Turbat, city in the southern region of Balochistan. He
belongs to a seven-member family. His father runs a small shop,
earning around PKR 45,000 a month, while his younger siblings are
still in school. The family lives in a modest 5-marla house located near
their shop. His elder sister recently completed her undergraduate
studies, setting a strong example for the rest.
The Remote Area Scholarship has played a pivotal role in reducing
financial pressure, enabling Shehroz to pursue his academic
ambitions. His journey is a testament to how perseverance, family
encouragement, and timely support can transform the future of
students from underserved areas.
