KARACHI, March 18: The chairman of the Higher Education Commission, Prof Dr Attaur Rehman, has said that revolutionary steps are being taken to make higher education accessible to both the poor and the rich.

The government has started Rs1 billion scholarship programme whereby even poor students are given financial assistance for higher studies abroad.

He was speaking as the chief guest at the 10th convocation of Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology held on the University Campus here on Saturday.

Some 1032 students, both boys and girls, were awarded Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer, Electronics, Bio-Medical, Civil engineering and Compuer Science on the occasion.

On the occasion six gold and 5 silver medals were awarded to position holders by Dr Attaur Rehman. — APP