Staff Reporter
Peshawar
The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is keen to ensure all facilities to the persons with different abilities and termed them an asset the nation and urged them explore and contribute for betterment of the society. This was stated by the experts speaker at seminar organized by Mahboob Medical Institute here at Mahboob Physiotherapist Complex, Hayatabad in MMI premises on Sunday in connection with the International Day with Persons with different abilities.
The speakers urged upon the government to follow and ensure implementation of the five per cent job quota for the differently-abled persons in government recruitment. They urged the government for implementation of UN standards with regards to the deserving people. According to the 1998 census, 2.38pc to 2.5pc of the population has disabilities. The 2017 census shows a decline, standing at 1.6pc so 3.2 million, raising questions about the credibility. Coming at par with the human rights dynamics of the modern world, the incumbent government has taken the first step and has promised to undertake significant measures for their welfare.
Secretary Social Welfare Special Education Usher and Zakat Manzoor Ahmed Khan were the chief guests. The s.peakers of the seminar highlighted the role of Physiotherapy, Psychology and other Rehabilitation disciplines in rehabilitation of disabled. The Secretary Social Welfare assured about the facilitation of disabled and said that the government will cooperate with the organization working for this noble cause. He appreciated the services of Habib
Physiotherapy Complex for the prevention of disabilities and rehabilitations procedures for these people since 1989. He also mentioned the keen interest of Chief Secretary Dr. Kazim Niaz for the rehabilitation of disabled and their empowerment. The Chairman of Mahboob Medical Institute, Habib Physiotherapy Complex Dr. Mahboob-ur-Rehman mentioned about his efforts in health department where he was Provincial Coordinator and Project Director Health for physically disabled succeeded in establishing Physiotherapy departments in 25 district hospitals by provision of equipment and Human resources.
