Lahore For All

Building an Inclusive Lahore for Every Child

How do we move inclusion from discussion into policy, public institutions, schools, and everyday practice?

The Interactive Legislative Dialogue at Lahore For All will bring policymakers, education leaders, and institutional representatives together to discuss the coordination and systemic change needed to create stronger support for every child.

The conversation will be moderated by Ms. Naila Zahid, Founding Director of Kids Cottage Lahore, alongside:

Mr. Rana Sikandar Hayat
Minister for School Education, Punjab

Ms. Sania Ashiq
Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Special Education

Ms. Nausheen Adnan
Parliamentary Secretary for School Education

Ms. Salma Saeed Hashmi
Convenor for the Parliamentary Caucus for Children with Disabilities in the Punjab Assembly

Mr. Shoaib Iqbal Syed
Secretary, Special Education Department, Punjab

Mr. Ali Raza
Group Director, Beaconhouse and Chairperson, PEIMA

Together, they will examine how policy, education, institutional responsibility, and public-private collaboration can help build a Lahore where every child can learn, participate, and belong.

15th August 2026
Nawaz Sharif Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education, Lahore

Conference Day attendance is by invitation only.

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We are pleased to welcome Mr. Rana Sikandar Hayat, Minister for School Education, Punjab, with additional charge of Higher Education, as a panelist for:

Building an Inclusive Lahore for Every Child

His participation brings the government’s education-policy perspective to a discussion about building stronger connections between legislation, school systems, teacher preparation, accessibility, and practical support for children of diverse abilities.

At Lahore For All, he will join education and institutional leaders in exploring how public policy can help inclusion become a consistent part of Punjab’s education system.

15th August 2026
Nawaz Sharif Center of Excellence for Early Childhood Education, Lahore

Attendance is by invitation only.

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