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Danish School, Centres of Excellence Authority to be established in Balochistan
January 10, 2023

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Danish School and Centres of Excellence Authority will be established in Balochistan as per vision of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to setup educational institutions of international standard in the province. 

To this respect, a working paper has been prepared and the Balochistan Assembly will formally enact legislation for this historic project to promote education.

Under the plan, modern educational facilities will be provided to the poorest children through Danish School and Centres of Excellence.

International standard schools, best curriculum, laboratories equipped with IT and technology will also be established.

The Chief Minister of Balochistan will head the authority, while provincial chief secretary as well as secretaries of education and finance will be amongst other members. At least three representatives to be nominated by the Federal Government will also be members of the Authority.

The authority will be responsible for the preparation of educational courses, distribution of scholarships, examinations, acquisition of funds through private engagements and other sources. A governing body will be formed under the authority which will have a term of two years.

Specialist psychologists and career counselling facilities will also be provided at Danish schools and centres of excellence. Through career counselling, children's academic quality, positive attitudes and spirit of growth will be inculcated.