PM inaugurates AJK's first Daanish school project

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the first Daanish School of Science and Technology in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on Wednesday, marking a significant step in expanding educational opportunities for underprivileged children.

Speaking at the ceremony in Bhimber on Wednesday, the premier highlighted the initiative’s aim to provide quality education to talented students from underdeveloped regions, a vision initiated by former prime minister Nawaz Sharif.

“Thousands of students have graduated from Daanish Schools and are now contributing to various fields,” said PM Shehbaz, adding that the schools offer free books, meals, and boarding facilities.

The PM announced plans to establish more Daanish Schools in AJK, including Neelum, and extend the initiative to Gilgit Baltistan, Balochistan, and merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He directed the authorities to complete the construction and operationalise the school within a year.

PM Shehbaz reiterated Pakistan’s political, moral, and diplomatic support for Kashmiris. “The sacrifices of the Kashmiri people will not go in vain,” he said, emphasising the Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir’s dedication to supporting the Kashmiri cause.

The PM also lauded his government’s economic measures, citing reduced inflation and policy rates, increased exports, and foreign remittances. “We have averted default and are on track to complete the IMF programme,” he stated.

AJK Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq praised the initiative, calling it a “game-changer” for the region. Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs Amir Muqam confirmed the establishment of four Daanish Schools in AJK, furthering access to modern education.

The event was attended by federal ministers, AJK legislators, and Hurriyat leaders, underscoring the government’s focus on advancing education as a cornerstone of national progress.