The National Assembly was informed on Tuesday that a robust campaign has been launched in the Federal Capital Territory to bring out-of-school children to educational institutions.

Responding to a calling attention notice, Minister of State for Education Wajiha Qamar said the federal government is also working in coordination with provincial governments to address the issue.

She said the government’s plan includes accelerated learning program and progression towards technical education. She said middle-tech, matric-tech and inter-tech programs have been introduced to help improve student retention in educational institutions.

She said an education voucher program has also been started to provide financial assistance to children from underprivileged families. The National Assembly passed a resolution commending the outstanding achievement of distinguished Pakistani adventure athlete Samar Khan for successfully summiting Mount Elbrus and snowboarding down.

The resolution was moved by Sehar Kamran. The resolution recognized Samar Khan’s continued contributions to adventure sports including, being the first woman in the world to cycle across the Biafo and Godwin Austen Glaciers and the first Pakistani to cycle on Mount Kilimanjaro, reflecting exceptional courage, resilience and determination.

The resolution congratulated Samar Khan for bringing international recognition to Pakistan and serving as an inspiration for young women across the country. The Polio Eradication and Rehabilitation Bill was also laid before the House.

It was moved by Syed Waseem Hussain. The House passed Islamabad Capital Territory (Prohibition of Plastic Book Covers) Bill, 2026 and The Anti-Rape Investigation and Trial Amendment Bill, 2025.

The House will now meet tomorrow at eleven am.

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