Sindh Caretaker Minister for Information, Minority Affairs, and Social Protection, Muhammad Ahmad Shah, addressed the event held at the Arts Council on the occasion of the International Day of Differently Able Persons. He emphasized that differently abled individuals are akin to normal human beings, possessing senses and talents.
By observing their handicrafts and artworks showcased at the Arts Council, one can truly appreciate the talent and worth of these boys and girls. Caretaker Minister Muhammad Ahmad Shah stressed that it is our collective duty to acknowledge the abilities of these children and serve them, asserting that without caring for these persons, we cannot claim to be civilized.
He highlighted Chief Minister Sindh, Justice Retired Maqbool Baqar’s commitment to the welfare and development of the common man, expressing support as helpers in this endeavor. The caretaker provincial minister pledged to persuade philanthropists to support these children through their purchases, ensuring adequate compensation for the creations of these special children.
Expressing joy at being among these children, Minister Muhammad Ahmad Shah affirmed that the Sindh Government and Arts Council would provide all possible support to encourage these children.
During the event, the caretaker provincial minister visited various stalls, admiring and praising the creativity displayed in handicrafts, paintings, and artworks by differently-abled boys and girls. Students from special children’s schools presented melodious tableaus based on national and regional cultures, earning warm appreciation from the audience.
The event was organized by the Provincial Department for the Empowerment of Special Persons with the support of Educational Institutions for Special Persons. Apart from Secretary Taha Farooqui and other senior officers from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Japanese intellectuals and scholars Hiroji Kataoka and Azmat Ataka also graced the ceremony. Provincial Secretary Taha Farooqui and others were also addressed the event.
