KARACHI: Ihsan Trust, a not-for-profit organisation backed by Meezan Bank’s charity fund, has been providing interest-free higher education loans to deserving students across Pakistan since 2010. Operating under a Shariah-compliant Waqf structure, the Trust supports students on a need-cum-merit basis, enabling them to pursue higher education without financial burden. To date, Ihsan Trust has disbursed over Rs 1.41 billion in interest-free loans, benefiting more than 5,000 students nationwide. The Trust’s revolving loan model allows graduates to repay after employment, ensuring sustainability and continued support for future students. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025