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ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT+APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on
Saturday said it was the duty of every individual of the
society to take care of the special persons, ensure their
education and training and protect their rights.
He was speaking at a function held here at the
auditorium of Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) to mark
the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
The President said December 3 was important in a way
that on this day Pakistani nation joins the world’s voice in
reiterating its commitment that in order to achieve
sustainable development goals, special people would be
considered as an effective segment of the society; they will
never be treated with discrimination; their rights will never
let to be usurped; and in this respect awareness will be
created in the society.
“These children are not inferior from anyone in any way,
and they are very loving and valuable part of our society. We
love them, keep them close to our hearts, and are sincerely
working for their full participation in the race of life.
Every day of our life is entrusted for this purpose,” he
added.
The President said Pakistan was unique among those
fortunate societies, where people extend their generous
cooperation for the service of humanity – a great cause.
He expressed his satisfaction over the fact that private
sector was contributing a lot for the education and welfare of
persons with disabilities.
The President appreciated all the institutions and their
workers engaged in providing educational facilities to the
special persons and children and hoped that they will continue
to work for this noble cause with more dedication and skills.
He said, the role of government in this respect was more
important due to the fact that various essential steps can be
taken in the public sector, adding, various public sector
special schools and rehabilitation centers were functioning at
federal and provincial levels.
He, however, added that sincere participation of society
was a must to supplement the government’s efforts.
The President while addressing the special children
said, “You are important part of our society. Not only your
parents, brothers and sisters, but the whole society loves
you.”
“You should not consider yourselves inferior to anyone
and believe that you can also get education like other
children and achieve the highest positions,” he added.
The President also urged the parents of children with
disabilities that they should take special care of their
children with respect to their education, health, physical
activities, entertainment and their rights etc.
Similarly, he said, it was also the duty of society to
pay heed to the voice of special people and children and work
with sincerity for the protection of their rights.
The President directed the relevant authorities to
develop an Urdu software for the education of blind people and
said the Presidency would extend every cooperation in this
respect.
He also directed for the allocation of special allowance
for the teachers of special educational institutions. He also
directed the authorities concerned to ensure facilities for
special persons at public places.
The President also assured job quota for special persons
would be fully implemented.
He also visited the stalls of various goods prepared by
special children and appreciated their skills.
Minister of State for Capital Administration Division
(CAD), Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, President of the World Blind
Cricket, Syed Sultan Shah and a special child student Muhammad
Faraz also spoke on the occasion.
The whole proceedings of the event were also presented
in the “signs language”.
At the conclusion, the President mixed up with the
special children, lauded their performance, presented them
shields and also had a group photo with them.
On this occasion, a special child presented a hand-made
portrait of President Mamnoon Hussain.
Colorful tableau and performance by the special children
attracted huge applause from the participants.