Our History
From a small language centre to a Panjgur institution.
The Oasis story began with English-language teaching and grew into a wider school community that helped shape educational ambition in Panjgur.
A new idea for Panjgur
After studying in the United States, Sir Zahir Hussain returned home with a clear goal: help local students overcome the English-language barrier that often stood between strong academic ability and higher education.
American English Language Center
The work began in a rented two-room building as the American English Language Center, commonly known as AELC. Early success in English teaching quickly attracted students and families.
From AELC to The Oasis
As the institution grew, AELC became The Oasis Academy and later developed into a wider school community. A visit by former Balochistan Governor Amir-ul-Mulk Mengal was among the early recognitions of its educational work.
More than a language centre
The Oasis expanded into an English-medium school with science and arts education, computer learning, an English language centre and a library.
Education for girls
One of the most important parts of The Oasis story was the expansion of educational opportunity for girls in Panjgur. The first female learners included members of the founder's own family, and participation grew over time.
Thousands of learners
By the early 2010s, institutional accounts said more than 20,000 students from Panjgur and other parts of Makran had benefited from The Oasis, with girls making up around half of those learners.
Access beyond income
Contemporary writing about the school noted that poor and deserving students were also supported, reflecting the idea that good education should not be limited to families who could easily afford it.
Standing for education
During a difficult period for private education in Panjgur, The Oasis became part of a wider community effort to keep education moving forward despite intimidation and disruption.
A name connected with learning
The Oasis name remains part of Panjgur's educational memory and continues to appear in local student and education references, carrying forward a story that began with language learning and grew into a school community.
Founder
Sir Zahir Hussain
After studying in the United States in the early 1990s, Sir Zahir Hussain returned to Panjgur with a determination to improve educational opportunity in his community.
He identified English as a major obstacle for talented students seeking admission to competitive professional and higher-education pathways. The answer was to begin with language teaching and build from there.
What started in two rented rooms developed into a much wider institution offering school education, English-language learning, computer training, a library and science and arts subjects.
A lasting contribution
The Oasis helped make education part of a bigger conversation.
The school's growth coincided with a wider rise of private education and English-language learning across Makran. Its support for girls' education and its focus on language, computing and reading became central parts of that legacy.
English first
The Oasis began by addressing the language barrier that held many strong students back.
Girls in the classroom
Female participation grew from a small first group into a major part of the school community.
Technology & books
Computer learning and a library widened what students could explore beyond regular lessons.
Learning for more families
The school's history includes efforts to support students who could not easily afford private education.
Through the years
People and moments from The Oasis community.
A large school gathering from The Oasis archiveSir Zahir Hussain
Sir Nizam Kareem · former principal
The Oasis teaching staff
Class 10 farewell · 2013
A school celebration
Teachers at the Class 10 farewell
School community · 2013