Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurates Daanish School Islamabad, a project designed to expand access to quality education for deserving students, with an initial intake planned for Grades 6 to 8.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated Daanish School Islamabad on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, formally marking the inauguration of an educational project designed to provide quality education to talented and deserving students.
Located in the Kuri area of Islamabad, the school is part of the federal government’s broader initiative to expand educational opportunities for children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The project is intended to provide a modern learning environment and improve access to educational facilities for students who may otherwise face financial barriers.
The school has a reported project cost of Rs4.8 billion, including Rs1 billion allocated for land acquisition.
Daanish School Islamabad: Location and Purpose
Daanish School Islamabad is situated on Kurri Road in the Kuri area of the federal capital. It extends the Daanish Schools model beyond Punjab, where the programme was launched in 2010 under Shehbaz Sharif’s leadership as chief minister.
The initiative focuses on providing deserving students with access to quality education, academic support and opportunities to develop their abilities. Its broader objective is to reduce financial barriers to education and provide talented children with an environment in which they can pursue their studies.
Admissions and Student Selection
The school’s initial admission programme focused on Grades 6, 7 and 8, with places planned for both boys and girls.
The initial intake was structured around two sections per grade, with 35 students in each section, providing a total of 210 seats. The reported admission process included an entrance test and interviews, with the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education involved in conducting the entrance examination.
The initial admission drive attracted more than 7,000 applications, reflecting substantial interest in the institution. Students from different parts of Pakistan were included in the admission process.
The school’s reported overall capacity is 1,800 students up to the intermediate level. Admissions are expected to expand across additional grades in accordance with the institution’s academic plans and official announcements.
Modern Educational Facilities
The school is designed to provide facilities that support classroom learning, practical education and students’ personal development.
Its educational offerings include science and computer laboratories, STEM education, sports, arts and co-curricular activities. These areas are intended to complement academic instruction and help students develop practical knowledge and skills.
The wider Daanish Schools programme also includes a focus on character building, discipline and the development of responsible citizens. Boarding facilities are available within the broader school system, although families should confirm the specific accommodation arrangements available at the Islamabad campus.
Teachers and Administration
The school’s operations depend on the recruitment of qualified teachers, administrative staff and school leadership. Transparent recruitment and merit-based student selection are important elements of the institution’s intended framework.
The current status of individual appointments, staffing levels and administrative arrangements should be confirmed through official school announcements.
What Parents Should Know
Parents interested in Daanish School Islamabad should check the official website for information about admission schedules, eligibility requirements, available seats and entrance examinations.
Official website: https://www.daanish.edu.pk/
The school represents an expansion of the Daanish Schools initiative in the federal capital. Its progress will depend on maintaining educational standards, providing effective teaching and ensuring that admission opportunities reach the students the programme is intended to serve.
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