Aga Khan University Celebrates 25 Years in Gilgit-Baltistan with International Conference on Child Development

The Aga Khan University’s Professional Development Centre, North (PDCN), part of the University’s Institute for Educational Development (IED), celebrated its 25th anniversary in Gilgit-Baltistan with a renewed commitment to transforming learning in some of the region’s most remote and underserved areas. Since its establishment, PDCN has gone far beyond traditional teacher training, forging lasting partnerships with schools and communities. This field-based approach has become a hallmark of its work, helping strengthen local capacity and expand access to quality education across the mountainous region. “For years, this work has empowered teachers, engaged communities, and ensured that even the most hard-to-reach children have access to quality education,” said Dr Farid Panjwani, Dean of IED.