Hashoo Foundation Launches ‘Pakistan 100 for 100’ to Ensure Education for Every Child by 2047
The Hashoo Foundation, in partnership with Sunbeams, has officially launched the “Pakistan 100 for 100” (PK100) movement, a transformative initiative aimed at ensuring universal access to education for every child in Pakistan by the nation’s 100th anniversary in 2047.
Building on over 30 years of work in inclusive education, the Hashoo Foundation serves as the technical lead for this ambitious project. The PK100 initiative will begin with a pilot program in Islamabad, using a phased approach that starts at the Union Council level before expanding to a district-wide model. This scalable framework is designed to pave the way for nationwide implementation, helping make quality education accessible to all.
The launch event brought together distinguished guests, including Murtaza Hashwani, Deputy Chairman and CEO of Hashoo Group and Chairman of Hashoo Foundation; Haris Qayyum Khan, CEO of Hashoo Foundation; and Ainee Nasir Jamy, Founder and Chairperson of Sunbeams, alongside key academics, policymakers, and government officials.
Speaking at the event, Haris Qayyum Khan highlighted the importance of the movement: “The Pakistan 100 for 100 Movement is a natural extension of our mission to use knowledge as a tool for socio-economic progress. PK100 is a bold step forward in creating a more inclusive and equitable education system for future generations.”
Murtaza Hashwani echoed this vision, stating: “Education has always been at the heart of Hashoo Foundation’s mission. This initiative reflects our long-standing commitment to empowering young minds through education, skills, and opportunities. Our youth are the leaders of tomorrow, and investing in their education is the key to a prosperous future.”
Ainee Nasir Jamy stressed the urgency of addressing Pakistan’s education crisis: “With over 25 million children aged 5–16 out of school, Pakistan has the second-highest number of out-of-school children globally. This alarming statistic demands immediate action through systemic reforms, infrastructure development, and targeted initiatives like PK100.”
The Pakistan 100 for 100 Movement aligns with the Prime Minister’s declaration of a national education emergency and offers a hopeful vision for a brighter, more educated future for Pakistan’s youth.
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