PWDs

Lahore: The Network of Organizations Working for People with Disabilities (NOWPDP), along with its Global Brand Ambassador Hassan Shehryar Yassin, hosted an inclusive Rickshaw March 2026 at the historic Lahore Fort on Sunday. The event aimed to highlight accessible mobility and economic empowerment for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Customized rickshaws travelled from the Picture Wall […]

LAHORE: Under the special initiative of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, a distribution ceremony of wheelchairs and assistive devices for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) was held at the Directorate General Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Punjab. Provincial Minister for Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Sohail Shoukat Butt graced the ceremony as the chief guest. Parliamentary Secretary Social

LAHORE: On the directions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Punjab Government has launched Pakistan’s first government-led initiative to provide advanced myoelectric bionic prosthetics to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) under the Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Department. Provincial Minister for Social Welfare &  Bait-ul-Maal, Sohail Shoukat Butt attended the distribution ceremony as Chief Guest, while Secretary Social

LAHORE: Punjab’s first-ever CM Punjab Special Games 2025 began on Wednesday with a vibrant opening ceremony at Punjab Stadium Lahore. Provincial Minister for Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Sohail Shaukat Butt inaugurated the event, while Ministers Faisal Ayub Khokhar and Sohaib Ahmad Bharath attended as special guests. Parliamentary Secretary for Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Punjab, Jaffar

LAHORE: Preparations have been finalized for the first Chief Minister Punjab Special Games 2025, scheduled to be held in Lahore from December 10 to 12. The landmark three-day event, organized at Punjab Stadium under the supervision of Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Department and the Council on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities(CRPD) will feature participation

LAHORE: The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was observed across Punjab on Wednesday, with the Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Department, educational institutions, and partner organisations holding events to highlight inclusion and empowerment. The Social Welfare Department organised seminars, awareness sessions, and distribution drives for wheelchairs and assistive devices across various districts. Punjab Minister for

Lahore: A Japanese delegation of disability inclusion experts met with Punjab Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Sohail Shaukat Butt to discuss expanding Pakistan–Japan collaboration aimed at empowering persons with disabilities. During the meeting, both sides reviewed existing facilities, support mechanisms, and rehabilitation services available in Punjab. They expressed a shared commitment to strengthening bilateral

LAHORE: Minister for Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Punjab Sohail Shoukat Butt chaired an important departmental meeting on Friday, attended by DG Social Welfare Tariq Qureshi and all directors of the directorate. During the meeting, the provincial minister issued clear instructions to achieve the target of distributing Himmat Cards to 100,000 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) by

Lahore: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday inaugurated the Maryam Nawaz Center of Excellence for Special Education Students in Shalimar Town, Lahore, and formally launched the CM School Meal Program for Special Education Students by ringing the lunchtime bell. During her visit, the Chief Minister interacted affectionately with the students, distributing milk packs

Lahore: Punjab government has approved a monthly stipend of Rs12,000 for 5,000 registered visually impaired beneficiaries aimed at ensuring their financial security and social inclusion, says a handout. According to a spokesperson for Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Mal Department, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz took the step to uplift visually impaired citizens of the province. The spokesperson