Pakistani actor-singer Ali Zafar has announced that he will bear the cost of higher education of 50 underprivileged girls in Lahore. He believes the key to progress lies in education.
"I will bear cost for higher education of 50 underprivilege girls from Sanjan Nagar. Education is key to progress," said Ali, who has worked in Bollywood films like "Tere Bin Laden" and "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan".
He added: "Let's all inspire and motivate each other by doing more good than the other. Let's compete in generosity. For those asking, Sanjan Nagar is based in Lahore. Everyone can contribute."
The Sanjan Nagar Public Education Trust is an NGO that works for girl child education.
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