*The federal government is setting up a Maritime Education Endowment Fund aimed at supporting deserving students in Pakistan’s coastal regions, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs announced.* The fund will offer scholarships to students from underprivileged coastal communities, helping them access quality education and better opportunities. The initiative would initially focus on the country’s coastal belt but would eventually be expanded nationwide. To ensure transparency, a special committee will be formed to oversee the selection process and distribution of scholarships.