Government Unveils Daanish University of Applied and Emerging Sciences: A Leap Towards Educational Equity in Pakistan

Government Unveils Daanish University of Applied and Emerging Sciences: A Leap Towards Educational Equity in Pakistan
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Govt of has approved the Daanish University of Applied and Emerging Sciences (DUAES) Islamabad ...I...

August 23, 2026 Reporting: News Desk
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"Govt of has approved the Daanish University of Applied and Emerging Sciences (DUAES) Islamabad ...It will serve as a premier, world-class hub for applied learning, research, and innovation in order to bridge the national skills gap and provide high quality, research driven education by establishing campuses in far flung areas. Bright yet poor students would be given free of cost admission via competitive test and scholarships.Structured around transdisciplinary STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) and being constructed at the cost of 190 million (Rs 60 billion) allocated from funds recovered by the UK National Crime Agency. It spans roughly 100 acres in H-16 sector of federal capital.15 Daanish schools are under across Pakistan with 12 more under planning stage to act as feeder institutions by providing highly efficiencient human resource. Daanish school Kuri, islamabad project was completed at 7 billion Rs recently. Punjab alone has 20 Daanish (knowledge) for boys & girls with enrollment of 13k students and 2500 staff. Additionally, 14 Centre of Excellence are providing quality education to 26k students with 1100 staff. This model is being replicated from Gilgit to Tando Muhammad Khan (Sindh) alike !What do you think, how it will impact future generations of Pakistan under 5E of URAAN Pakistan & can it help in narrowing the socio-economic divide + grievances of smaller provinces by providing equal educational opportunities "

@SubhanJaved911 August 23, 2026
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Background

The Government of Pakistan has recently approved the establishment of the Daanish University of Applied and Emerging Sciences (DUAES) in Islamabad, which is poised to become a leading institution for applied learning, research, and innovation. This initiative aims to address the national skills gap and enhance the quality of education across the country. The university will be constructed on a sprawling 100 acres in the H-16 sector of the capital, with an ambitious budget of Rs 60 billion, sourced from funds recovered by the UK National Crime Agency.

Analysis

The DUAES is structured around a transdisciplinary STEAM framework, integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics into its curriculum. The institution will cater to bright yet financially disadvantaged students by offering free admission through a competitive test and comprehensive scholarship programs. This model not only promotes inclusivity but also positions Pakistan to generate a highly skilled workforce ready to tackle future challenges. Already, 15 Daanish schools are in operation across Pakistan, with plans for an additional 12 schools to serve as feeder institutions, effectively nurturing talent and providing efficient human resources.

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