PWDs

ISLAMABAD: White Cane Safety Day was observed across Pakistan to raise awareness about the rights, mobility, independence and safety of visually impaired people. The day highlights the importance of the white cane as a symbol of independence and a vital mobility tool that helps people with visual disabilities navigate their surroundings safely and confidently. Various

LAHORE: A review meeting of the Council on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) was chaired by Provincial Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Punjab/Chairperson CRPD Sohail Shaukat Butt to assess ongoing initiatives for improving services and support for persons with disabilities. Director General Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Punjab/Secretary CRPD Dr. Shahinshah Faisal Azim,

Lahore: In a continuous effort to strengthen welfare and inclusion initiatives, a high-level progress review meeting of the Council on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) was held under the chairpersonship of Ms. Saira Omer, Secretary Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal. The meeting was attended by Dr. Shahinshah Faisal Azim, Director General of Social Welfare

LAHORE: An important meeting chaired by Sohail Shaukat Butt, Provincial Minister for Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Punjab, reviewed the performance and affairs of the Council on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The meeting focused on accelerating the effective implementation of the Punjab Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Act 2022 and its rules. Officials provided

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