ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding the Danish Schools network across Pakistan, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan, to provide quality education to talented students from underprivileged backgrounds.
Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the Daanish School in Islamabad, the prime minister highlighted the importance of equal educational opportunities, saying that financial hardship should not prevent talented children from pursuing their academic ambitions.
He emphasized that children from disadvantaged families deserve access to the same standard of education available at elite institutions.
Dr Alina Shares Inspiring Journey from Daanish School to Medical University
During the ceremony, Dr Alina, who progressed from a Daanish School to King Edward Medical University, shared her personal journey and spoke about the support she received after her father’s death.
She said the institution became a source of stability and encouragement during a difficult period in her life, providing her with a family-like environment where she could pursue her dreams without fear.
Her account highlighted the role educational institutions can play in supporting students who face financial and personal challenges.
PM Highlights Financial Barriers to Education
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said a lack of financial resources remains one of the major obstacles preventing talented young people from reaching their full potential.
He observed that children from poor and marginalized communities often struggle to access quality education, while institutions such as Aitchison College remain beyond the reach of many families.
The prime minister said the Daanish Schools initiative was launched in 2010 to address this disparity by providing deserving students with access to quality education, regardless of their financial circumstances.
He described the programme as an effort to ensure that academic opportunities are determined by talent and merit rather than family income.
