LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Wednesday that persons with disabilities are now claiming their rights with dignity in Punjab rather than seeking sympathy.
In her special message on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the CM said that “persons of determination are our heroes and will always remain so.”
She said “these individuals are not a burden but the pride of Punjab, a blessing and our honour.” She added that those who continue to smile despite life’s hardships are the true brave ones and the real victors. She emphasized that it is the responsibility of every state to give persons with special needs not a sense of deprivation, but a sense of ownership.
She highlighted that through Himmat Card thousands of persons of determination are being empowered, not merely supported financially. She vowed, “Bringing persons of determination to the centre of social mainstream is our mission and ensuring them a dignified life is our foremost duty.” She noted that in Punjab, special persons can travel free of cost on electric buses, with dedicated assistants and ramps provided for their accessibility.
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