Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Inaugurates Danish School Near Chitral, Announces Major Development Projects for the Region
Chitral Times Report
CHITRAL : Prime Minister Mian Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan is now firmly set on the path of progress and has achieved a prominent position among the nations of the world. He added that after decisively defeating India in May this year, U.S. President Donald Trump praised Pakistan repeatedly — mentioning the country around 60 times — and lauded its success in downing seven Indian aircraft, while personally mediating a ceasefire that prevented further escalation.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the Danish School near Isphagh Lasht, close to Chitral, the Prime Minister said he respects democracy and the people’s mandate. He shared that he had extended a message of congratulations and cooperation to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Suhail Afridi, which was declined, but expressed hope that they would still work together for the greater good of the nation.
Praising the patriotic spirit of the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, he said that the residents of Chitral, in particular, are exemplary for their high level of education and civility despite limited facilities. He recalled that during the tenure of Mian Nawaz Sharif, the federal government always took a special interest in the development of the region.
Calling the Danish School a special gift from the federal government to the people of Chitral, the Prime Minister said that such a high-standard educational institution was once only a dream for local residents, which has now become a reality. He noted that since assuming office, his focus has been to direct federal resources toward remote regions like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir to bring them at par with Punjab and Sindh.
The Prime Minister stated that the quality of Danish Schools would be comparable to that of Aitchison College, offering free education, boarding, and lodging facilities. He emphasized that even children from poor and orphaned backgrounds would now have access to the same level of education as those from elite institutions. He announced that construction work on the Danish School building would begin in December this year and would be completed within one year.
Shehbaz Sharif also highlighted the success of the federal government’s laptop distribution scheme, which has benefited hundreds of thousands of students across the country. He further announced several development projects for Chitral, including the establishment of a university and a state-of-the-art hospital in Upper Chitral, as well as the completion of the 153-kilometer Chitral–Shandur Road by December 2026.
The Prime Minister also pledged to complete the gas plant project initiated during the Nawaz Sharif government and directed Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari to visit Chitral next week to finalize a uniform electricity tariff for Upper Chitral.
Through the Chief Secretary and IGP Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Prime Minister once again extended greetings and an invitation to Chief Minister Suhail Afridi to join hands in building the nation in line with the vision of Allama Iqbal and Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Earlier, Federal Minister Amir Muqam highlighted the achievements of the PML-N government, terming the Prime Minister’s dedication and tireless efforts exemplary. He criticized the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government for choosing confrontation instead of focusing on performance-based politics.
Former MNA Prince Iftikharuddin presented a vote of thanks to the Prime Minister, while PML-N Lower Chitral President Advocate Abdul Wali Khan and Upper Chitral President Syed Ahmed Khan were also present on the occasion.
