The inception of one of the best colleges and universities in Pakistan in 1985, laid the foundation of the Punjab Group with the aim of academic excellence at all levels along with shaping the future of its students. Over the span of almost 31 years, it has successfully emerged as the largest educational system in Pakistan, with nearly 450,000 students nationwide. It has developed its roots in a range of educational, technological, media and communicational initiatives. Significant developments under the umbrella of this group are Punjab Colleges, University of Central Punjab, Mohammad Ali Jinnah University, Capital University of Science and Technology, Allied Schools, Education for All (EFA) schools, Dunya Tv, Roznama Dunya and Tower Technologies.