United States and Pakistan Strengthen Educational Partnership Through Five-Year Agreement

Islamabad — The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) and Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC) signed a five-year agreement on August 11, 2026, to expand and support USEFP‑administered educational exchange programs, including the Fulbright scholarship, the two organisations announced.
The agreement, signed at USEFP headquarters in Islamabad by USEFP Executive Director Dr. Peter Moran and HEC Executive Director Professor Dr. Zia Ul Haq, reaffirms both governments’ commitment to promoting economic prosperity, security, and scientific and technological development through higher education collaboration.
Under the partnership, Pakistani students and scholars will gain broader access to U.S. educational opportunities while efforts continue to strengthen capacity across Pakistan’s higher education sector. American academics and professionals visiting Pakistan will collaborate on research, business, and public‑health projects intended to benefit U.S. universities, Pakistani institutions, and the wider public.
“USEFP‑administered programs empower participants to develop skills and practical knowledge that directly benefit Pakistan’s development across all sectors of society,” said Dr. Peter Moran. He thanked both governments for their continued support of the partnership.
Professor Dr. Zia Ul Haq described the HEC–Fulbright collaboration as “a hallmark of educational cooperation” that delivers lasting value to Pakistan’s higher education landscape, and said the new agreement would help empower future generations of Pakistani scholars.
David Moyer, Acting Minister Counselor for Public Diplomacy at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, said the renewed partnership is “a direct investment in the capability and continued progress of both the United States and Pakistan,” and that the agreement will open opportunities for hundreds more students and professionals.
For 75 years, USEFP has managed jointly funded educational and cultural exchange programs that have enabled more than 9,000 Pakistanis and nearly 1,000 Americans to study, conduct research, and build professional ties. The Fulbright Program remains the flagship scholarship administered by USEFP in Pakistan. For details, visit www.usefp.org.