Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Amir Muqam announced the approval of five Daanish schools for Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
These initiatives represent a targeted effort by the federal government to increase educational access and infrastructure in regions that are central to Pakistan's strategic and political landscape.
During a series of press briefings in Islamabad throughout July, Muqam said the federal government has approved five [1] Daanish Schools for Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The schools are intended to provide high-quality education to students in the region, expanding the reach of the Daanish school system.
Muqam also announced the formation of a high-level committee tasked with reviewing development proposals submitted by lawmakers from Gilgit-Baltistan. This committee aims to streamline the approval process for regional infrastructure, and public works projects to ensure they meet local needs.
Addressing the broader strategy for the regions, Muqam said, "All available resources will be utilized for the development and public welfare of AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan" [2]. He said the government remains committed to fostering regional peace and stability through socio-economic growth.
The minister's statements follow meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the allocation of federal resources. The government's current approach focuses on utilizing all available means to improve the quality of life for residents in both AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan through targeted educational and developmental spending.
“The federal government has approved five Daanish Schools for Azad Jammu and Kashmir.”
The focus on educational infrastructure and the creation of a specialized review committee for Gilgit-Baltistan suggests a shift toward institutionalizing development in these territories. By expanding the Daanish school network, the federal government is attempting to bridge the educational gap in AJK, while the new committee may reduce bureaucratic delays for lawmakers seeking regional project approvals.
