In a decisive move to advance universal education, the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFEPT) has launched an accelerated campaign to bring 25,000 out-of-school children back into classrooms across the Islamabad Capital Territory within the next three months.
According to an official statement issued on Sunday, the initiative marks the first phase of a broader three-year rolling plan aimed at ensuring that no child in the capital remains outside the formal education system. The campaign is part of the government’s wider commitment to closing longstanding gaps in access to schooling.
To support the effort, authorities will establish new community schools in areas identified as having the highest concentrations of out-of-school children. These schools will be strategically located near vulnerable communities to eliminate distance and accessibility barriers that often prevent enrollment.
Federal Secretary for Education Nadeem Mahbub said the enrollment drive follows the launch of the “No Child Left Behind” initiative by Federal Minister for Education Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui. He emphasized that immediate and coordinated action is essential to bridge educational gaps and ensure inclusive access for all children.
Implementation on the ground will be led by teams from the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE), working in collaboration with the National Commission for Human Development (NCHD) and other partner organizations. These teams will carry out door-to-door surveys to identify out-of-school children and facilitate their admission into both newly established and existing schools.
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Officials highlighted the urgency of the initiative, reiterating the government’s ambition to transform Islamabad into a model of universal education. The ministry expressed confidence that the campaign will significantly reduce the number of out-of-school children in the capital while ensuring access to quality education for every child.
