Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail has announced that five Daanish Schools will be established in different cities of the province during the current year to promote modern and quality education, particularly in underdeveloped and remote areas.
The governor made the announcement while talking to a delegation led by Project Director Daanish Schools Dr Airon Das, who met him in Quetta. He said the schools will be set up in Zhob, Musakhail, Dera Bugti, Sibi, and Qilla Saifullah.
Governor Mandokhail emphasized that investment in education is crucial for the social and economic development of Balochistan. He noted that the Daanish Schools initiative aims to provide free, high-quality education to talented and deserving students, especially those belonging to marginalized communities.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Visit Quetta
Meanwhile, Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to visit Quetta today (Thursday), accompanied by federal ministers. During the visit, the prime minister will inaugurate a Daanish School and preside over an important meeting on law and order and security in the province.
Sources said the prime minister will also hold meetings with parliamentary leaders of allied parties during his visit to the provincial capital.
CDWP Approves Rs. 19.25 Billion Education Projects
Last year in July, the Central Development Working Party (CDWP), in a meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, approved five education sector projects with a total cost of Rs. 19.253 billion for Balochistan.
The approved projects include:
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Establishment of Daanish Schools at Kan Mehtarzai, Qilla Saifullah – Rs. 2,929.856 million
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Establishment of Daanish Schools at Sibi – Rs. 3,351.987 million
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Establishment of Daanish School at Baiker, Dera Bugti – Rs. 2,665.733 million
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Establishment of Daanish School at Musakhail – Rs. 3,630.771 million
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Establishment of Daanish Schools at Zhob – Rs. 3,632.405 million
All projects are based on a 50:50 cost-sharing formula between the federal government and the provincial government.
Addressing Pakistan’s Education Crisis
According to Balochistan Pulse, Ahsan Iqbal said that over 25 million children in Pakistan are currently out of school, calling it a serious national challenge. He stressed that raising the literacy rate to 90 percent is essential for sustainable national development.
He reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to investing in education under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) and supporting provinces in establishing modern institutions like Daanish Schools. He added that these facilities will also be open to day scholars, ensuring wider access and promoting social equity.
Ahsan Iqbal further emphasized that shifting from rote learning to modern pedagogical methods will empower Pakistan’s youth and help create a skilled workforce capable of driving economic growth.
The Daanish Schools initiative is being seen as a major step toward an inclusive and forward-looking education system, especially for children living in remote and underserved areas of Balochistan.
