Japan has announced a grant of 350 million Japanese Yen for the 2026 Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Program, a scheme that has already enabled more than 100 Pakistani government officers to study in Japan since its launch in 2018ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 11th Aug, 2026) Japan has announced a grant of 350 million Japanese Yen for the 2026 Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Program, a scheme that has already enabled more than 100 Pakistani government officers to study in Japan since its launch in 2018. The Government of Japan formalized the grant during a signing ceremony held in Islamabad. The Human Resource Development Scholarship Program was launched in Pakistan in 2018 as part of Japan’s support for strengthening government institutions. According to JICA, more than 100 government officers have been sent to Japan under the scholarship program. He added that the initiative also supports JICA’s broader development policy objectives by contributing to human resource development and promoting balanced regional growth.