Japan's Ambassador to Pakistan, Akamatsu Shoichi, opened the Tain Girls Model Primary School in Tarnol, a suburb of Islamabad, on behalf of the Japanese government.
The Japanese government contributed $44,025 to the project through its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) programme.
The construction was carried out by the Community Services Program, an NGO that works across Pakistan to aid vulnerable groups via education, health, water and women's empowerment initiatives.
The finished school features eight classrooms, a principal's office, washrooms, a playground and chairs for 250 pupils, offering a safe, modern learning space for 240 enrolled students.
During the ceremony, Ambassador Akamatsu Shoichi praised the organizers for completing the work despite challenging weather.
He noted that education is a basic human right, a pillar of human security, and the basis for a more prosperous society, emphasizing that girls' education is vital for Pakistan's future and remains a core focus of Japan's development aid.
The ambassador reaffirmed Japan's dedication to Pakistan's sustainable development and expressed hope that the school will stand as a lasting symbol of the two countries' friendship and cooperation.
