{"id":10017,"date":"2024-11-08T03:26:32","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T03:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=10017"},"modified":"2024-11-08T03:26:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T03:26:34","slug":"pm-shehbaz-breaks-ground-on-high-altitude-ramday-university-in-g-b","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=10017","title":{"rendered":"PM Shehbaz breaks ground on high-altitude Ramday University in G-B"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>At 11,000 feet, the varsity provides education in environmental sciences, climate change, hydrology, and minerals<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated the government\u2019s commitment to advancing the development and welfare of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ramday University, held on Thursday in Islamabad.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Radio Pakistan, Ramday University, set to be one of the highest-altitude universities in the world at 11,000 feet, will provide education in fields such as environmental sciences, climate change, hydrology, and minerals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new university, to be located in the Thagas area of Ghanche district, G-B, will focus on higher education and research, with support from the Ramday Trust, overseas Pakistanis, and other contributors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PM Shehbaz lauded Justice (Retd) Khalilur Rehman Ramday and his team for initiating the project and highlighted the importance of bringing quality education to remote regions like Ghanche.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also acknowledged the role of private institutions in advancing education in Pakistan, highlighting that their graduates have contributed to the country\u2019s success across various sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Justice Ramday, in briefing attendees, explained that the university will span 200 kanals and offer unique academic programs tailored to the area\u2019s environmental and geographical context, aiming to position Gilgit-Baltistan as an educational hub for modern sciences and research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier, during his visit to G-B, the PM had announced a 100-megawatt solar project to address regional electricity needs and launched an education endowment fund for talented and deserving students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He further noted that housing facilities were provided to 62 families affected by recent floods, reflecting the federal government\u2019s ongoing support for the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reference Link:- <a href=\"https:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/2508136\/pm-shehbaz-breaks-ground-on-high-altitude-ramday-university-in-g-b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/2508136\/pm-shehbaz-breaks-ground-on-high-altitude-ramday-university-in-g-b<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At 11,000 feet, the varsity provides education in environmental sciences, climate change, hydrology, and minerals Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated the government\u2019s commitment to advancing the development and welfare of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ramday University, held on Thursday in Islamabad.&nbsp; 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