The Founder's Story
How Dawn began in 1994.
Rana Zahoor Ali Khan
Dawn Middle School was founded in Chichawatni in 1994 by Rana Zahoor Ali Khan. He was a revered educator in Chichawatni who established Dawn High School out of a vision to provide quality education and build a strong academic foundation for the local youth. Driven by a deep commitment to teaching, he sought to create an institution centred on discipline, hard work and student success.
Legacy
Former students and community members remember him as an exceptionally dedicated, hardworking and selfless teacher who devoted his life to mentoring students and leaving a lasting educational legacy in the region. Over the decades, his commitment has grown from a single initiative into a school and girls’ college spanning early childhood education, secondary schooling and higher secondary programs. Read our history.