- PM Shehbaz reviews progress on Daanish University; direction educational facilities in Daanish schools and university should be aligned with int’l standards
- Emphasizes children from underprivileged and marginalized communities possess immense potential and talent to prove themselves at global stage
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed that educational facilities in Daanish Schools and the university projects should be aligned with the international standards, saying provision of equal educational and developmental opportunities to the “unprivileged and less advantaged” class remained among the top government’s priorities.
Premier Shehbaz chairing meeting held to review the progress on Daanish Schools and the establishment of Daanish University, PM Office Media Wing said in a press release.
Minister for Planning and Development Dr. Ahsan Iqbal, Minister for Federal Education Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar, Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, and senior officials from relevant departments were present in the meeting.
The prime minister instructed for the establishment of a world-class digital library under these projects.
The prime minister also directed the provision of smart boards, e-libraries, and other modern facilities in all Daanish schools in accordance with contemporary educational needs.
“Children from underprivileged and marginalized communities in Pakistan possess immense potential and talent to prove themselves on the global stage,” he observed and added that educating these children was a guarantee for a bright future for the country.
He said by ensuring equal access to education and development opportunities, they were committed to eliminating class divisions in society.
“The existing Daanish Schools are playing a significant role in enabling underprivileged children to contribute to the nation’s progress and development,” the press release quoted the prime minister as saying.
He further asked that all teaching staff and personnel for Daanish Schools and the university should be recruited strictly on merit, besides instructing the provision of maximum admission opportunities in these institutes to children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
To ensure transparency and high standards in these projects, the prime minister stressed the need for third-party validation.
During the meeting, the prime minister was briefed that five Daanish Schools would be established in Balochistan province in Sibi, Zhob, Musakhel, Mehterzai, and Dera Bugti.
Construction work started at Daanish Schools in Karachi and Chitral while Daanish school in Islamabad’s Kurri area would be completed this year.
The meeting was also apprised of the progress on Daanish School projects in Sultanabad, Shigar, and Astore in Gilgit-Baltistan.
In Azad Jammu and Kashmir, construction was underway on Bhimber and Sharda schools, while work on the Bagh campus would begin soon.
Recruitment in Daanish Schools across the country would follow the merit-based model of Punjab’s Daanish Schools, with competitive salaries, it was added.
The draft for the Daanish Schools Authority Act had been prepared and would soon be submitted for the government’s approval.
Several international investors expressed interest in the construction of Daanish University during roadshows held in China and Turkiye, the meeting was told.
