The Namal story began when, in 2005, Imran Khan made the momentous decision to build an academic institution on the banks of the eponymous lake with a vision to empower Pakistan’s youth. Despite early obstacles, Namal College was established in 2008 with the support of the local community and generous donors. The initial 5 acres (40 kanals) of land for this college was provided by Ghulam Muhammad Seelu, a local resident of village Namal. Namal College started its operations with one degree program as an affiliate college of the University of Bradford, UK. In early 2019, Namal was granted degree-awarding status and became Namal Institute.
