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LAHORE, Dec 03 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in her special message on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, said that persons of determination are “our heroes and will always remain so.”
She said these individuals are not a burden but the pride of Punjab, a blessing and an honour for the society. She added that in today’s Punjab, persons with disabilities are claiming their rights with dignity rather than seeking sympathy.
The CM said that those who continue to smile despite life’s hardships are the truly brave and the real victors. She stressed that it is the responsibility of every state to give persons with special needs not a feeling of deprivation but a sense of ownership. She noted that through the ‘Himmat Card’, thousands of persons of determination are being empowered, not merely supported financially.
CM Maryam Nawaz said, “Bringing persons of determination to the centre of the social mainstream is our mission, and ensuring them a dignified life is our foremost duty.” She said that in Punjab, special persons can now travel free of cost in electric buses, where dedicated assistants and ramps have been provided to ensure accessibility. She added that assistive devices and wheelchairs are being delivered directly to their homes, while artificial limbs and medical aid are being provided to enhance their quality of life.