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Government of Pakistan Announces Establishment of Four New Danish Schools in Balochistan

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The government of Pakistan, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is making significant efforts to uplift the province of Balochistan. As part of this initiative, four new Danish Schools worth Rs 16 billion are being established specifically for underprivileged children. The schools will offer high-quality education comparable to that of Aitchison College, with each school costing nearly Rs 4 billion.

Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar informed the Senate that the government is dedicating all Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) funds to key infrastructure development in Balochistan. The minister also announced that major road projects, including the Quetta-Chaman and Quetta-Karachi (N-25) highways, are currently underway to improve regional connectivity and support economic growth. The prime minister has personally ordered the redirection of all PDL funds collected from Balochistan toward local development, especially road infrastructure.

In addition to the establishment of new Danish Schools, the government has introduced a special package for the solarization of tube wells across Balochistan. Senator Tarar noted that the federal government has always prioritized the development of Balochistan, despite its vast geography and development disparities. He assured the Senate that the government will continue to support the province's growth and development.

Key Takeaways:

  • Four new Danish Schools worth Rs 16 billion are being established in Balochistan, specifically for underprivileged children.
  • Each Danish School will cost nearly Rs 4 billion and offer high-quality education comparable to that of Aitchison College.
  • The government is dedicating all Petroleum Development Levy (PDL) funds to key infrastructure development in Balochistan.
  • Major road projects, including the Quetta-Chaman and Quetta-Karachi (N-25) highways, are currently underway to improve regional connectivity and support economic growth.
  • The Prime Minister has personally ordered the redirection of all PDL funds collected from Balochistan toward local development, especially road infrastructure.
  • A special package has been introduced for the solarization of tube wells across Balochistan.
  • The Commission for Rights of Minorities bill has already been passed by both houses of Parliament.
  • The Commission will include quasi-judicial provisions and will be chaired by a member from the minority community, either a woman or a man.

Statistics:

  • Rs 16 billion: The total cost of four new Danish Schools being established in Balochistan.
  • Rs 4 billion: The cost of each Danish School.
  • Four: The number of Danish Schools being established in Balochistan.

Sources:

  • "Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar." Senate of Pakistan, [No date].
  • "Commission for Rights of Minorities bill." Senate of Pakistan, [No date].

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