Islamabad: A meeting of the Advisory Board for the Centre of Excellence for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) was held in Islamabad today with Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar in the chair. Ishaq Dar expressed satisfaction over the finalization of the Centre's location and directed that the planning and development process be expedited.

According to Radio Pakistan, Ishaq Dar emphasized the importance of ensuring quality service delivery, involving trained professionals, utilizing specialized architecture, and adopting international best practices. These measures aim to enhance education, therapeutic services, and research in Autism Spectrum Disorder.