RAWALPINDI: Jawad Sohrab Malik, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, on Friday reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to providing quality education to the children of overseas Pakistanis.
Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of a new Academic Block at OPF Girls Higher Secondary School, Rawalpindi, he said that this initiative reflected the government’s dedication to meeting the educational requirements of both the overseas community and the general public.
Currently, 710 students including 279 children of Overseas Pakistanis are enrolled in the said school. New Academic Block will be constructed on an area of 21057 Square feet to accommodate nearly three hundred more students.
School’s new block
The proposed construction work of new academic block will be completed with an estimated cost of 99.93 million rupees. The new academic block includes Class Rooms, Conference Room, Art Studio, Day Care, Medical Room and Cafeteria.
Underlining the alignment with the Prime Minister’s vision, Malik highlighted the ministry’s relentless efforts to extend maximum facilities and help to Pakistani expatriates, not only domestically but globally.
Lauding the invaluable contributions of overseas Pakistanis to the national economy, he affirmed the government’s commitment to exploring all avenues to facilitate them completely.
The SAPM expressed optimism regarding the key role overseas Pakistanis can play in national development, leveraging their expertise, knowledge, and global exposure for the betterment of the country.
He appreciated the management of OPF for the successful launch of the new academic block at OPF Girls Higher Secondary School, Rawalpindi, highlighting the significance of such initiatives in fostering educational growth.
