A Taleem Program For Special Children
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has launched a broad Taleem program for special children through the Punjab Special Education Department. In addition, the 2025–26 reforms package upgrades special schools across the province, improves facilities for students, and adds new support schemes such as the Himmat Card, the Rising Star Card and a daily school meal program.
As a result, these special children will now get a better education through the special school system. Furthermore, a special curriculum has been developed for hearing-impaired children across Punjab. Moreover, free hearing screening camps are being held in special schools so these children can fully concentrate on their studies.
Overall, the initiative provides inclusive education and support tailored to the needs of special children. For example, a landmark part of the package is the Himmat Card for special children: 29,768 eligible special children are receiving the card along with modern assistive devices, as reported by The Nation in June 2026.
The best facilities have been provided to the children in the education program by the Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz. With the best facilities in special schools, students are now getting the best. Schools are being monitored through CCTV cameras. A special curriculum has been created for hearing-impaired students.
Himmat Card And Special Education Reforms
The Himmat Card is part of Punjab’s support package for special children and persons with disabilities. Read our full guide: Himmat Card 2026: Rs. 10,500 Quarterly Stipend for Persons with Disabilities.
Under the 2025-26 special education reforms, 313 special education institutions across Punjab have been upgraded with physiotherapy units, speech therapy rooms, smart labs and a touchscreen digital syllabus. For hearing-impaired students, free screening camps are held in special schools: more than 40,000 special children have been screened and around 30,000 treated, with many regaining their hearing. Pakistan’s first government-run autism school — the Maryam Nawaz School and Resource Centre for Autism, Lahore — opened admissions in December 2025; details are on the official autism school portal.
خصوصی بچوں کے لیے تعلیم پروگرام کا آغاز کیا
وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب مریم نواز نے خصوصی بچوں کے لیے تعلیمی پروگرام شروع کر دیا۔ خصوصی تعلیم کے سکولوں میں بچوں کے لیے بہتر سہولتیں فراہم کی جا رہی ہیں۔
پروگرام کے تحت خصوصی سکولوں کو جدید بنایا گیا ہے۔ فزیوتھراپی، اسپیچ تھراپی اور سمارٹ لیبز جیسی سہولتیں فراہم کی گئی ہیں۔
خصوصی سکولوں میں بچوں کے لیے مفت ہیلتھ اسکریننگ کیمپ لگائے جا رہے ہیں۔ اب تک چالیس ہزار سے زائد بچوں کی اسکریننگ اور تیس ہزار کا علاج ہو چکا ہے۔
Also read our related guide: BISP Taleemi Wazaif 2026: Quarterly Stipend Rates & Enrollment Guide
Formulation Of Special Curriculum For Children
Experts designed a special curriculum for these children. In addition, the Special Education Department has upgraded 313 special schools with physiotherapy units, speech therapy rooms, smart labs, and touchscreen digital syllabi. Teachers now use the new tools every day.
New buses have arrived for special schools. Sixty CCTV-equipped buses now transport students safely every day. In addition, nine electric buses with ramps serve children with physical disabilities.
Free Health Screening For Special Children
First, free health screening camps now run in special schools. So far, medical teams have screened over 40,000 special children. As a result, nearly 30,000 children received treatment, and many regained their hearing.
Similarly, CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif also launched a school meal program. Under this scheme, children in 313 special schools receive fortified biscuits and protein-enriched milk daily. Consequently, the program currently feeds 45,000 children.
Also read our related guide: CM Rising Star Card 2026: Support for Special Children in Punjab
Centres Of Excellence For Special Students
The government is building a Centre of Excellence in every district. So far, twenty-eight centres are already complete. For instance, SACM Sania Ashiq inaugurated the Maryam Nawaz School for Special Children in Narowal on July 5, 2026.
Khud Mukhtar Program And Autism Support
The Khud Mukhtar program trains special children in skills and e-learning. Therefore, students gain confidence and learn to earn their own livelihood.
The government has also proposed Rs. 1.9 billion for autism units in every division for FY 2026–27. Therefore, autism support will reach every corner of Punjab.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this “Taleem Program” for special children? It is a package of special education reforms under CM Maryam Nawaz. The package covers 313 upgraded special schools, new buses, health screening, daily meals, and assistive devices.
How many special children get the Himmat Card? The Himmat Card reaches 29,768 eligible special children in Punjab. Distribution ceremonies continue across the province.
Which is Pakistan’s first government-run autism school? The Maryam Nawaz School and Resource Centre for Autism in Lahore. In addition, the government has proposed autism units in every division for FY 2026-27.
For more updates on Punjab welfare programs, visit the 8171 BISP Information homepage.