First Lady of Pakistan and Dr. Fauzia Khan discuss education for differently-abled children

The First Lady of Pakistan, Begum Samina Alvi, held a high-level meeting in Islamabad with Dr. Fauzia Khan, a US-based doctor and expert in the education of differently-abled children. The meeting focused on the urgent need for education and support for the differently-abled community in Pakistan.

Inclusive classrooms

Both stressed the value of inclusive education, where differently-abled children learn alongside their peers in regular schools. Dr. Fauzia shared successful models from the United States: early intervention, personalised learning plans and specialised support services for each child’s needs.

Better teacher training

The First Lady emphasised the need to mainstream differently-abled children in society and to give them better educational facilities, starting with teachers who are trained to support them in regular schools.

“Productive meeting with Dr. Fauzia, a US-based expert in the education of specially-abled individuals. We are dedicated to mainstreaming these children and providing them with quality education.”

Begum Samina Alvi, on X