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LAHORE, Dec 03 (APP):Punjab Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Mal Sohail Shaukat Butt has said that under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, significant progress has been made this year in advancing social development and strengthening welfare initiatives for persons with disabilities.
In his message on international day of persons with disabilities, he said the launch of the Himmat Card is a landmark initiative of the chief minister, aimed at prioritizing financial assistance and enabling thousands of persons with disabilities to benefit from sustained support. He added that a comprehensive programme for the provision of wheelchairs and assistive devices across Punjab has also been successfully initiated and implemented.
The minister noted that the Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Mal Department has expanded its outreach to identify and include more individuals with disabilities, ensuring their access to rehabilitation services and government-sponsored welfare schemes. He said the department is preparing to launch several new projects dedicated to the rehabilitation and uplift of persons with disabilities, reaffirming the government’s commitment to inclusive development.
Sohail Shaukat Butt further announced that the Chief Minister’s Special Games will be held in December, with participation from persons with disabilities from across the world, adding that all arrangements for the international event have been finalized.