Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the first batch of Palestinian medical students who arrived in Lahore to complete their medical education, APP reports.

“Pakistan warmly welcomes Palestinian medical students for completion of their studies. Their presence further strengthens the bonds of solidarity between our peoples,” the prime minister wrote in a post on X.

He reiterated that Pakistan stood firmly with the people of Palestine in support of their inalienable rights to education, health, and a brighter future for all.

Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed that the first batch of Palestinian students arrived at Lahore.

He said a total 190 students will be arriving in Pakistan for medical education.

In July, the Government of Pakistan had announced to allow medical students from Gaza to complete their medical education in Pakistan on humanitarian grounds.