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Islamabad, October 21, 2026: Japanese Ambassador Akamatsu Shuichi inaugurated the Tine Girls Model Primary School in Tarnol, built by the Community Services Programme (CSP) with USD 44,025 from Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects. Embassy officials, CSP representatives, teachers, students, parents, and community members attended.
The school has eight classrooms, a principal’s office, washrooms, a leveled playground, and 250 student chairs. CSP added a solar power system, an underground water tank with an electric water cooler, and an interactive Smart Board. It serves 240 enrolled students, with capacity for 250, addressing barriers to girls’ education in Tarnol.
The ambassador congratulated CSP on completing the project despite challenging weather. He called education a fundamental human right and a pillar of human security, stressing that girls’ education is vital for Pakistan’s future and a key priority of Japan’s development cooperation. He reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to Pakistan’s sustainable development and hoped the school would symbolize the enduring friendship between the two countries.
