PM breaks ground on Ramday University

Expats to fund construction of varsity

ISLAMABAD:

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif laid the foundation stone for Ramday University on Thursday, to be constructed in Thagos, district Ghanche of Gilgit-Baltistan. The groundbreaking ceremony was held in Islamabad.

Ramday University will be built under a Trust, with construction funded by donations from overseas Pakistanis.

In his address, the prime minister extended heartfelt congratulations to Justice (retd) Khalil-ur-Rehman Ramday and his colleagues on establishing Ramday University. "The efforts of all individuals and institutions who contributed to this endeavor are highly commendable," he said.

He emphasized that the foundation laid today marks a bright future for the region's youth. "The establishment of a higher learning institution in a remote area like Ghanche in Gilgit-Baltistan is highly encouraging," he added.

Located at an altitude of 11,000 feet in Thagos, the prime minister expressed confidence that Ramday University would achieve excellence in modern knowledge and research standards.

He also highlighted the essential role of the private sector in promoting education in Pakistan, adding that graduates from private institutions have brought pride to the nation across various fields.

PM Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that the development of Gilgit-Baltistan and the welfare of its people were among the government's top priorities adding that yesterday, during his visit to Gilgit-Baltistan, 62 affected families from the floods were handed over homes.

Furthermore, he said that a 100-megawatt solar energy project had been launched in Gilgit-Baltistan, which would help meet the region's electricity needs.

During his recent visit to Gilgit Baltistan, the prime minister said he also announced the Gilgit-Baltistan Education and Endowment Fund, which would benefit deserving and talented students from the region, enabling them to play a role in the development of Pakistan as constructive members of society.