Fatima Mukhtar Ahmed (1923-1968)

Fatima school was built in honor of Fatima Mukhtar Ahmed by her son, Pervez Mahmood, in the year 2000.
Fatima was a remarkable woman who raised 4 children in Lahore, Pakistan during difficult times. She was incredibly loving yet firm on discipline and ensured that her children were instilled with the right values and ethics to be able to stand on their own feet in the outside world. With Islam at the heart of her life, Fatima always remained positive despite the challenges that life brought her, including losing her youngest son aged 1. She ensured, along with her husband, that her children were able to receive a good education and that they were equipped with the skills to be able to succeed in life and have a bright future. Fatima returned to her creator in 1968, but her legacy lives on through this school built in her honor.

Pervez Mahmood (1946-2020)

Pervez was born in 1946, and grew up in Lahore, Pakistan where he studied until the age of 18. He left for the UK in 1966, with his father, to build his life and for better future prospects. Pervez developed his career with Her Majesty’s Metropolitan Police where he became a forensics specialist. Pervez married Rehana in 1970, and they had two children, Sapna and Omar. Having served Her Majesty’s Metropolitan Police for almost 25 years, Pervez decided to leave and let his entrepreneurial flair takeover. He became a successful property developer and also supported his wife grow a flourishing fashion business. Pervez struggled with various illnesses in the latter part of his life but his strength, willpower and faith in the Almighty kept him positive throughout. Pervez returned to his creator on 7th March, 2020, after battling lung disease for many years, but his legacy lives on through the various charitable initiatives he has developed and supported.

School History

Fatima School is a privately owned not-for-profit school founded by Pervez Mahmood. His aim was to provide a good quality all round education to the young children of Cantt, Lahore, many of whom could not even dream of attending school or even have the resources to do so.

Three key principles which were at the core of Pervez’s vision were that:

There should be no tuition fees

The education should be of the highest standard

Discipline should be at the heart of everything

These principles remain today whereby children from any background can join the school, no fees are taken from parents whatsoever, and discipline is instilled into the children from the outset. With the support of friends, family and generous donors, and with the blessings of the Almighty, Pervez was able to fulfill his dream and leave behind a legacy that will continue to benefit generations to come.

The school is governed by a Board of Trustees, with representation from the local community, experienced educators, and Pervez’s children Sapna Sheikh and Omar Mahmood, and Omar’s wife Shazma Mahmood, all of who have been entrusted to continue this noble cause for the benefit of the children and local community of Cantt.

Our Mission

At Fatima School, we firmly believe that education is a right for all, and our mission is to provide a high quality education and the right opportunities to under privileged children to equip them with the skills and mindset to develop the right values and principles to become well rounded individuals.

We are fully committed to achieving the mission of the school by:

Fostering the growth and development of students to think critically, solve problems and make informed choices.
Creating an environment wherein partnerships at home, in the community, and with staff encourage students to be involved, responsible and accountable.
Helping students learn and demonstrate the rights and responsibilities of good citizenship.
Providing an open, caring, respectful, and civil environment by welcoming our similarities and respecting our differences in an ever-changing world.
Maintaining a safe, stable, and dependable learning environment.
Providing an environment for each student to attain self esteem and the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to function effectively and cooperatively in society.
Recognizing the worth, dignity, and leadership capacity of every individual.
Ensuring that all students acquire and use their knowledge, skills, and behaviors as deemed necessary to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.

About Us

Fatima Mukhtar Ahmed (1923-1968)

Pervez Mahmood (1946-2020)

School History

Three key principles which were at the core of Pervez’s vision were that:

There should be no tuition fees

The education should be of the highest standard

Discipline should be at the heart of everything

Our Mission

Our Core Values

Humanity

Integrity

Respect

Compassion

Righteousness

Empowerment

Selected School Alumni

Rabia Shafeeq

Subhan Shafeeq

Usama Imtiaz

Nizarat Bukhari

Kiran Aftab

Iqra Kabeer

Aaisha Yousaf

Fatima Bilal

Shumaila Majeed