Aseefa Breaks Ground On Peoples School

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Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari was accompanied by Chancellor of SZABIST and Sindh Minister for Health

KARACHI:

First Lady of Pakistan, Member of the National Assembly, and Chairperson of Sindh Peoples Welfare Trust (SPWT) Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari inaugurated the groundbreaking ceremony for the People’s School, a transformative educational initiative aimed at fostering quality education and youth empowerment.

The SPWT, founded by Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto in February 1987, continues with her legacy of uplifting communities through education and healthcare.

Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari was accompanied by Chancellor of SZABIST and Sindh Minister for Health Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho along with the SPWT Board of Trustees, including Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Abdul Aziz Edhi, Khursheed Junejo, Lubna Khalid, and Suleman Shaikh.

The People’s School will be constructed in Karachi and is designed to provide a state-of-the-art educational environment. Under the first phase, the project will include primary and secondary school facilities, an administrative block, ensuring a modern and holistic learning experience for students.

News published in the Express Tribune on 26th January 2025

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