ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 11th Aug, 2026) Pakistan and Japan here on Tuesday signed a landmark Grant Agreement worth JPY 350 million (US$ 2.2 million) to bolster the Human Resource Development Scholarship Program (JDS) 2026. The ceremony was also attended by senior officials from the Embassy of Japan, JICA and ministry of Economic Affairs, according to press release issued here. It said, Japan, through JICA, has extended this generous grant to Pakistan, marking the 9th installment of the JDS project since its inception in 2018. This initiative has significantly enhanced the capacity and performance of young officers who play a crucial role in the socio-economic development of Pakistan. Additionally, Japan frequently invites Pakistani government officials to participate in various short-term training courses in Japan.