5,000 Children Enroll in First Autism School
Key Developments in Punjab's Special Education Sector Punishing the progress in special education, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif held a significant meeting on Friday to discuss the advancements and future plans for the sector. The meeting highlighted several important developments, including the remarkable enrollment of over 5,000 special children at the Maryam Nawaz Autism School within a short time frame. This achievement marks a historic milestone for Punjab, as it is the first time such a large number of special children have been enrolled in a dedicated institution. The chief minister commended Special Assistant Sania Ashiq and her team for their outstanding efforts in launching and expanding the school. She also announced that underprivileged children would receive free therapy and education at the school, and gave approval for the inclusion of special children in the 'Himmat' Card program. To further improve the quality of services, the Punjab governme...