PM Shehbaz announces establishment of Daanish University
Pakistan
The cost of the university has been estimated at 190 million pound
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday announced establishment of Daanish University with an estimated cost of 190 million pound.
He made the announcement while chairing a meeting of the steering committee of the Daanish University. He said that the university would earn a name globally, and this institution will prove to be an important milestone in shaping the future of the younger generation.
The premier also hinted at inviting some of the world's best scholars, teachers and experts to Daanish University.
He expressed his resolve to make it a university of applied sciences, ensuring that youth receive the best education.
He added that Pakistan and the world have some of the best teachers and doctors, who will be invited to the university, adding that it would be one-of-a-kind institution.
The prime minister further stated that the estimated cost of the project is 190 million pounds, the amount transferred to an account of the Supreme Court of Pakistan under a settlement between a property tycoon and UK’s National Crime Agency.
He said that the 190 million pounds were transferred to an account that had no connection to Pakistan's treasury due to dishonesty.
The premier revealed that Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi had stated that this money belonged to the government of Pakistan and its people, and it can be used for public welfare freely.
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