Pakistan: Early Childhood Development integration in policy documents, governance and programmes

Pakistan is making important progress in advancing Early Childhood Development (ECD) through stronger political leadership and coordinated action. A high-level Task Force led by the Minister for Planning has helped shape a national ECD policy framework, with supporting committees established at both federal and provincial levels. Key family care practices, national standards, and quality benchmarks are now guiding implementation, and ECD is being prioritized in major policy plans. Despite coordination challenges, these efforts are laying the groundwork for integrated, high-quality services for every child. Read more about how Pakistan is putting ECD at the heart of national development.