Government of Pakistan is considering to establish a world-class high-tech university in Sri Lanka under the patronage of COMSATS and the modalities are being discussed with concerned authorities, Pakistan's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Maj. Gen. (R) Dr. Shahid Ahmad Hashmat had told reporters at a function held in Colombo.

Reports said that the Pakistani High Commissioner further announced that the Government of Pakistan, through its High Commission, will be awarding 1000 scholarships to the Sri Lankan students in diverse fields and will undertake exchange of faculty members and students programs.

The High Commissioner has made these announcements at a reception hosted by the High Commission of Pakistan at Galadari Hotel on March 25, 2019 in connection with the Pakistan's 79th National Day celebrations. The event witnessed Sri Lankan Minister for City Planning, Water Supply and Higher Education, Rauff Hakeem as the chief guest.