President calls for financial inclusion of weaker segments of society through digital transformation

ISLAMABAD, Feb 19 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday called for enhancing the inclusion of deprived sections of society, especially women and persons with disabilities, in the mainstream of the economy through the digital transformation of the financial sector for socio-economic development. The president gave these remarks while addressing the third edition of Hosting… Continue reading President calls for financial inclusion of weaker segments of society through digital transformation

President stresses upon investing in Braille education for inclusive society

ISLAMABAD, Jan 04 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi while reiterating the commitment to advance the rights of persons with disabilities, has said that investing in Braille education, upgrading its inclusion and broadening access to its materials are pivotal steps towards developing an inclusive and equitable society. “Uniting for universal accessibility isn’t a privilege but a… Continue reading President stresses upon investing in Braille education for inclusive society

ICRC, MPRC observe International Day for Persons with Disabilities

Governor Balochistan calls for increase employment quota for PWDs

QUETTA, Dec 03 (APP):Governor Balochistan Abdul Wali Khan Kakar on Sunday called to increase the employment quota in the federal and provincial departments to at least ten percent allocated for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in order to utilize their abilities for the development of the country. He emphasized the need for the allocation of special… Continue reading Governor Balochistan calls for increase employment quota for PWDs

President Dr. Arif Alvi speaking during an Interactive Dialogue on ‘Persons with Disabilities’ organized by World Health Organization (WHO) at Governor House Sindh. First Lady Samina Alvi was also present on the occasion

APP53-031222 KARACHI: December 03 - President Dr. Arif Alvi speaking during an Interactive Dialogue on ‘Persons with Disabilities’ organized by World Health Organization (WHO) at Governor House Sindh. First Lady Samina Alvi was also present on the occasion. APP/IQJ/ZID

APP53-031222 KARACHI: APP54-031222 KARACHI: December 03 - President Dr. Arif Alvi speaking during an Interactive Dialogue on ‘Persons with Disabilities’ organized by World Health Organization (WHO) at Governor House Sindh. First Lady Samina Alvi was also present on the occasion. APP/IQJ/ZID

Pakistan committed to well-being of persons with disabilities: President

ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday said that Pakistan was committed to promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in all spheres of society. The president, in his message on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities being observed under the theme ‘Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role… Continue reading Pakistan committed to well-being of persons with disabilities: President

Samina Alvi calls for concerted efforts to empower persons with disabilities

KARACHI, Feb 21 (APP):Begum Samina Arif Alvi on Monday called for collective efforts by all segments for the welfare of the persons with disabilities (PWDs) for their positive contribution for the society. She said in her address on the occasion of wheel chairs and financial assistance cheques distribution ceremony organized by Network of Organizations Working… Continue reading Samina Alvi calls for concerted efforts to empower persons with disabilities

Samina Alvi stresses opportunities for differently abled persons

LAHORE, Dec 14 (APP):Samina Alvi, wife of President Dr Arif Alvi, said on Tuesday that public-private partnership aimed at welfare of the persons with disabilities could yield positive results. She was addressing a function, held in connection with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, organised by Punjab Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Department in collaboration… Continue reading Samina Alvi stresses opportunities for differently abled persons

Disabled persons deserve the right to be mainstreamed in education, jobs: President

ISLAMABAD: December 03 - President Dr Arif Alvi addressing to a ceremony to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities at Aiwan-e-Sadr. APP

ISLAMABAD, Dec 3 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday said the persons with disabilities deserved access to all opportunities in society, particularly mainstreaming in education and employment. Addressing at the event marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president said offering an inclusive and accommodating environment to such persons was the… Continue reading Disabled persons deserve the right to be mainstreamed in education, jobs: President

NA to commemorate International Day for PWDs

ISLAMABAD, Dec 02 (APP):National Assembly (NA) of Pakistan will commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) on Friday 3rd December 2021 in the Parliament House. The International Day of PWDs 2021 is being celebrated on the global theme “Leadership and participation of Persons with Disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world”… Continue reading NA to commemorate International Day for PWDs

ECP to ensure women’s effective participatory role in electoral process: CEC

ISLAMABAD, Mar 08 (APP): Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja on Monday said that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is committed to ensuring taking steps for having an effective participatory role of minorities, persons with disabilities, transgender and women in the country’s electoral process. “No nation can get progress in any field of… Continue reading ECP to ensure women’s effective participatory role in electoral process: CEC

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