PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur visited the Pak-Austria Fachhochschule Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology in Haripur on Thursday and inaugurated the newly-established School of Paramedical Sciences and the Technology Park.
Opposition Leader in the National Assembly, Umar Ayub Khan, provincial ministers Meena Khan Afridi and Arshad Ayub, and other officials accompanied the Chief Minister.
The School of Paramedical Sciences, established at a cost of Rs. 283 million with the support of the provincial government, currently offers 38 bachelor’s, 18 master’s, and 8 PhD programs in various health education fields. Additionally, it provides diploma courses in 20 different disciplines. The Technology Park, developed at a cost of Rs. 992 million, was also inaugurated during the visit.
Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister announced a Rs. 300 million grant for the School of Paramedical Sciences. He highlighted the school as a reflection of the provincial government’s commitment to improving the healthcare sector through collaboration. “This institution will serve as a milestone in meeting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s demand for skilled paramedical manpower,” he stated.
The chief minister also termed the newly established Technology Park, as a historic step toward promoting advanced technology in the province. “The park will play a crucial role in fostering a technology-driven economy, encouraging research commercialization, and supporting small and medium enterprises,” he remarked.
The Chief Minister commended the Pak-Austria Fachhochschule Institute for its excellence, noting that its graduates are making a mark both nationally and internationally. He lauded the administration and faculty for their efforts in transforming the institute into a premier educational facility.
