DERA ISMAIL KHAN
\nIn a landmark step towards empowering girls through quality education and leadership training, the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is all set to establish the first-ever Girls Cadet College in Dera Ismail Khan.
\nThe initiative, spearheaded by Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur, Member National Assembly Faisal Amin Gandapur, and Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shahab Ali Shah, is now moving towards practical implementation.
\nThe provincial government has officially notified the appointment of Zafar ul Islam Khattak, a senior and experienced bureaucrat currently serving as Commissioner Dera Division, as the founding Principal of the Girls Cadet College.
\nSpeaking to the media, Principal-designate Zafar ul Islam Khattak announced that the first academic session of the college will commence in mid-September 2025. Initially, classes will be held at the Regional Professional Development Centre (RPDC) building until the construction of the college\u2019s permanent campus is completed.
\nHe further stated that 300 kanals of land have already been allocated for the permanent facility in Ratta Kulachi, where a modern, fully-equipped campus will be developed. Teaching activities will continue at RPDC until the new building is ready.
\n\u201cThe Girls Cadet College Dera Ismail Khan will become a hub of quality education, discipline, and leadership for the young girls of southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,\u201d said Zafar ul Islam Khattak.
\n\u201cIt is an honour for me to serve as the founding principal. Our aim is not just to deliver curriculum-based education but to instill strong character, confidence, and leadership qualities in our students.\u201d
\nThe announcement has been widely welcomed by local communities, educationists, and civil society members who hailed it as a historic milestone for the region. Female students from Dera Ismail Khan and adjoining districts have also expressed their excitement and appreciation.
\n\u201cThis is a dream come true,\u201d said Minza Khan, a student from Tank district. \u201cWe have long waited for such an opportunity that brings quality education and discipline together, right here in our region.\u201d
\nAnother student, Maria Bibi from Dera city, said, \u201cIt is inspiring to see our government investing in girls\u2019 futures. This college will open new doors for us to lead and grow.\u201d
\nSarwat Konain, a retired senior teacher and educationist, also praised the initiative. \u201cThe establishment of a Girls Cadet College in DI Khan is a transformative step. It reflects a shift in priorities towards empowering young women through structure, discipline, and opportunity. This institution will shape generations of confident and capable leaders,\u201d she said.
\nStakeholders believe the project will significantly raise the standard of education while contributing to a dignified and self-reliant future for women in the province.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DERA ISMAIL KHAN In a landmark step towards empowering girls through quality education and leadership training, the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is all set to establish the first-ever Girls Cadet College in Dera Ismail Khan. The initiative, spearheaded by Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur, Member National Assembly Faisal Amin Gandapur, and Chief Secretary […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-491339","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-peshawar"],"yoast_head":"\n