Government committed to uplift lives of persons with disabilities, says PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has reiterated his government’s resolve for uplifting lives of the persons with disabilities, ARY News reported on Monday.

In his tweet message with regard to International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the PM said, “I want to reiterate our government’s commitment to transforming the lives of those with disabilities by offering them equal opportunities in education and employment.”

“Our bill to empower and enable them to surmount all barriers is ready,” he added.

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I want to reiterate our govt’s commitment to transforming the lives of those with disabilities by offering them equal opportunities in education & employment. Our Bill to empower & enable them to surmount all barriers is ready.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) December 3, 2018

International Day of Persons with Disabilities is being observed today in Pakistan and worldwide.

This year theme of the day is “Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality”.

The aim of observing this day is to promote rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all sphere of society and development.

The day also raises awareness about situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.