{
  "id": 5468395,
  "title": "PM directs to make Daanish University a model",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/pm-directs-to-make-daanish-university-a-model",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-04T02:15:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40437894/pm-directs-to-make-daanish-university-a-model"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Islamabad, on Thursday, saw Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasizing the need to establish the Daanish University as a premier institution. The focus was on delivering quality education to talented students from disadvantaged backgrounds. In a review meeting, Sharif outlined the desired system, seeking it to conform to international standards. He also requested the authorities to present a comprehensive plan, which should include a construction schedule, within two weeks. The prime minister pointed out that the main aim behind the university's establishment was to provide top-notch education and professional training to students from low and middle-income families.\n\nThe Daanish University board briefed the meeting on their plans to recruit globally recognized faculty members, and on the construction plan and its various stages. They highlighted that the university would seek the expertise of faculty members who hold degrees from leading international universities. Simultaneously, efforts to partner with a distinguished US college for academic collaboration were in the final stages, according to the meeting proceedings.\n\nDetails about the proposed faculty and recent discussions with the US college regarding the academic system were shared during the meeting. The participants were also briefed on the proposed faculty and the discussions held with the US college about the academic system the university would introduce. It was also mentioned that the campus would be built according to a design based on international standards, with bidding for construction set to commence shortly. The proposed design and plan were presented to the attendees. Federal ministers Musadik Malik and Attaullah Tarar, Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Chairman Rana Mashhood, members of the Daanish University board, and senior officials were present during the meeting. The Daanish University project aims to establish a model university, providing an exceptional education experience to the students from economically disadvantaged and middle-income families.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed that the proposed Daanish University be developed on a model distinct from conventional universities, with a focus on providing quality education to talented students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Presiding over a review meeting on the university, the prime minister said its system should be designed to meet international standards…",
  "key_points": [
    "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed to make Daanish University a premier institution.",
    "University aims to provide top-notch education to low and middle-income families.",
    "Construction plan and faculty recruitment to be finalized within two weeks."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The prime minister's directive sets a clear expectation for Daanish University to become a benchmark for quality education, aligning with international standards and targeting underprivileged students.",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}