Islamabad: The Federal Government of Pakistan has issued the first instalment of funds worth PKR 50 million for construction of Baltistan University in Skardu, reported a news source. The university is expected to cost PKR 1.76 billion.
The project was formally approved by Central Working Party in September 2017. Back in 2000s, Karakoram International University was constructed in Gilgit, which is the headquarters of Gilgit Division, while Skardu is headquarter of Baltistan, making it the first university of the Baltistan Division.
This university will offer quality education facilities to students from four districts: Skardu, Kharmang, Shigar, and Ghanche.