ISLAMABAD (MNN); Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Akamatsu Shuichi inaugurated the Tine Girls Model Primary School in Tarnol, Islamabad, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, following the completion of a project funded by the Government of Japan to improve access to quality education for girls.
The project was implemented by the Community Services Programme (CSP), a non-governmental organisation working to support vulnerable and marginalised communities across Pakistan through education, healthcare, access to clean water and women’s empowerment.
The Government of Japan provided $44,025 in financial assistance for the project under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) programme. The inauguration ceremony was attended by officials of the Japanese Embassy, CSP representatives, teachers, students, parents and members of the local community.
The newly constructed school comprises eight classrooms, a principal’s office, washrooms, a levelled playground and 250 student chairs. In addition to the Japanese government’s grant, CSP provided further resources to install a solar power system, an underground water storage tank, an electric water cooler and an interactive Smart Board to support digital learning.
The school addresses the need for better educational facilities for girls in Tarnol, where access to education remains a challenge for many young students. It currently has 240 enrolled students and can accommodate up to 250 girls, offering them a safe, comfortable and modern learning environment.
Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Ambassador Akamatsu congratulated CSP on completing the project despite challenging weather conditions. He emphasised that education is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of human security, as well as an essential foundation for building a better and more prosperous society.
The ambassador particularly underscored the importance of girls’ education for Pakistan’s future, noting that education remains a key priority of Japan’s development cooperation with Pakistan.
He reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to supporting Pakistan’s sustainable development and expressed hope that the school would serve as a lasting symbol of the longstanding friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
