Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was informed on Wednesday that the newly founded Danish University in Islamabad is set to commence academic sessions in 2027, aiming to deliver high-quality education to students from disadvantaged areas.
During a review meeting, PM Sharif described the government-supported Danish schools and university network as a crucial national asset and a significant investment in the future of Pakistan’s youth. He emphasized that the establishment of Danish schools across the country, along with the Danish University in Islamabad, represents one of the best investments for the nation’s promising future.
In a notable directive, the prime minister instructed the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training to set up a specialized technology campus of the university in Muzaffarabad. Additionally, he called for the expedited completion of 27 Danish schools currently under construction throughout all four provinces, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Officials updated that the Danish school in Islamabad’s Kuri area has been completed, with regular classes already underway. Construction is also nearing completion at campuses in Bagh, Bhimber, Sultanabad, Ghanche, and Astore, with academic activities planned to begin in April 2027.
The recruitment process for faculty members at the flagship Danish University in Islamabad has started, with admissions to be granted strictly on merit, prioritizing marginalized communities. PM Sharif underscored the importance of merit-based recruitment for all teaching and administrative staff across the entire network to maintain high educational standards.
He further instructed that the architectural design of all school buildings should reflect and respect local regional cultures. The meeting was attended by cabinet members including Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Education Minister Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, and senior officials.
