# Pakistan bilateral educational and research cooperation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pakistan-bilateral-educational-and-research-cooperation > Updated: 2026-10-23T12:40:09.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Pakistan has engaged in multiple diplomatic efforts to expand international cooperation in education and research. In discussions with Ethiopia, officials in Islamabad worked toward a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen academic ties, focusing on higher education, technical training, and STEAM education. As part of this initiative, COMSATS University Islamabad offered 20 tuition-free scholarships to Ethiopian students. Simultaneously, Pakistan is expanding its cooperation with China. Pakistani students are increasingly utilizing Chinese universities for programs in engineering, medicine, and artificial intelligence. Beyond academic exchange, officials are exploring joint research in the healthcare sector, specifically aiming to integrate traditional Chinese medicine with Unani and traditional Arab medicine through modern scientific research and advanced manufacturing. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: Pakistan and China expand cooperation in education and traditional medicine Pakistan and China are deepening ties through expanded educational opportunities for Pakistani students and new cooperation in traditional medicine research and manufacturing. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-and-china-expand-cooperation-in-education-and-traditional-medicine ### 2026-10-09: Pakistan and Ethiopia agree to enhance educational cooperation Pakistan and Ethiopia are working to finalize a memorandum of understanding to enhance educational cooperation, focusing on higher education, technical training, and STEAM research. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-and-ethiopia-agree-to-enhance-educational-cooperation --- Cite as: Pakistan bilateral educational and research cooperation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/pakistan-bilateral-educational-and-research-cooperation