MNA Dr. Nikhat Shakeel Khan called on the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training and met with Federal Minister Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui today on 21st April, 2025. The delegation included Manager (Special Initiatives) Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights of the National Assembly, Syed Hazik Bukhari, Deputy Manager (Special Initiatives) Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights of the National Assembly, Ms. Iffat Pervaz and Deputy Manager (Media) Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights of the National Assembly, Mr. Mujtaba Baig. Dr. Khalid said that Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights is playing a positive role in imparting quality education to the youth of Pakistan. He especially emphasised that the caucus is working tirelessly in addressing the issue of Out of School Children in Pakistan. He said that Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training played a critical role in establishing Education Emergency to focus on the pressing issue of out-of-school children (OOSC) across Pakistan. MNA Dr. Nikhat Shakeel Khan said that the caucus is working on developing a report which will provide actionable solution to address the issue of Out os School children across Pakistan. She said that the caucus has had consultations with all provincial governments which has provided valuable findings, highlighting key challenges and offering recommendations from all provinces. Federal Minister said that the Education Ministry will work hand in hand with the caucus in developing the said report by enabling exchange of data regarding the Out of School Children. He said that PIE has played a crucial role in gathering the relevant data which has allowed the education ministry to develop and implement effective interventions. He said that meals program and free transportation are such measures that have greatly increased the enrolment rates and reduced the drop out rates in Islamabad. Dr. Khalid said that the cause of providing education to all is the highest of all causes. He said that we will not ignore any underdeveloped area of Pakistan. He specially highlighted the conditions of slums in Karachi and said that all rural areas need special attention.
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