Japanese Ambassador Inaugurates New Girls' Primary School in Tarnol

What happened

• The Twin Girls Model Primary School in the Tarnol suburb of Islamabad has been inaugurated [1].
• The project was supported by the Government of Japan through its Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Grant Assistance Programme [1, 2].
• Financial assistance for the construction amounted to $44,025 [1].
• The school was built by the Community Services Program, an NGO working in education, healthcare, clean water, and women’s empowerment [1].
• The facility includes eight classrooms, a principal’s office, washrooms, a playground, and 250 chairs [1].
• The inauguration occurred on 21 October 2026 [2].
• Sources provide different names for the Japanese Ambassador: Akamatsu Shuichi [1] and Wakamatsu Shigeomi [2].

According to reports, the newly constructed Twin Girls Model Primary School in Tarnol, Islamabad, is now open following an inauguration ceremony. The project received $44,025 in funding from the Government of Japan via the Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Grant Assistance Programme [1]. While one source identifies the Japanese Ambassador as Akamatsu Shuichi, another source identifies the ambassador as Wakamatsu Shigeomi [1, 2].

The construction was carried out by the Community Services Program, a non-governmental organisation that focuses on vulnerable and marginalised communities in Pakistan regarding healthcare, education, women’s empowerment, and access to clean water [1]. The school building contains eight classrooms, a principal’s office, washrooms, and a playground, and it is equipped with 250 chairs [1].

At the ceremony, Ambassador Akamatsu congratulated the organisers for finishing the project despite facing challenging weather conditions [1]. The ambassador stated that education is a fundamental human right and a pillar of human security that helps build a prosperous society [1]. He noted that girls’ education is a top priority in Japan’s development cooperation with Pakistan [1]. The ambassador also expressed hope that the school would act as a symbol of friendship and cooperation between the two nations and reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to Pakistan’s sustainable development [1].

Who is affected

The school provides a learning environment for 240 enrolled students [1]. The facility is located in the Tarnol suburb of Islamabad [1, 2].