President Arif Alvi says the 10-12% population of the country was facing various forms of disabilities and it was the responsibility of government and private sectors to employ PWDs, as per their skills and qualifications, so that to empower them financially.


Islamabad: President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday underscored the need for the implementation of job quota for Persons with Disabilities by the public and private sectors.
He was chairing a meeting on the framework for classification of disabilities, in Islamabad today.
The President said that the 10-12% population of the country was facing various forms of disabilities and it was the responsibility of government and private sectors to employ PWDs, as per their skills and qualifications, so that to empower them financially.
He highlighted the importance of close coordination among the stakeholders to address issues related to the registration of PWDs at federal and provincial levels.
Dr Arif Alvi also appreciated the efforts made by NAVTTC by training 1500 PWDs as well as the role of Ministry of Human Rights for helping DAPs in getting jobs.
Dr Arif Alvi underlined the need for imparting skill-based education to PWDs to enhance their employability and ensure their active participation in mainstream economic activities.
Later, a delegation, led by Director and CEO of Tang Chinese International Education and Technology (Pvt) Ltd Song Jianying called on the President at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
The CEO informed that Tang Chinese International Education and Technology (Pvt) Ltd had sent 150 Pakistanis to China for getting advance skilled education. He further informed that his institute would send more Pakistani youth to China on scholarship basis for getting advance skilled education.
The President lauded the services of the organization for imparting skilled education to Pakistani youth.

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