Providing Equal Opportunities To Special Children Collective Responsibility: Governor Kundi

Sumaira FH Published July 14, 2025 | 07:58 PM

Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Monday said that ensuring a dignified life for children with disabilities is a shared responsibility of the entire society, adding without providing equal opportunities to special persons, a truly welfare-oriented society cannot be built

PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 14th Jul, 2025) Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Monday said that ensuring a dignified life for children with disabilities is a shared responsibility of the entire society, adding without providing equal opportunities to special persons, a truly welfare-oriented society cannot be built.

He expressed these views while addressing a wheelchair distribution ceremony organized by the Asghar Mohmand Foundation at the Governor House Peshawar.

Governor Kundi attended the event as the chief guest. The ceremony was attended by Chairman Asghar Khan Mohmand, social workers, parents, children with disabilities, and people from various walks of life.

Welcoming the children and their families, the Governor distributed wheelchairs among eight children with disabilities.

He praised the efforts of the Foundation and its team of volunteers, who, according to the chairman, are serving the community with a spirit of selflessness.

In his speech, Governor Kundi lauded the foundation's efforts for raising awareness on rehabilitation, education, healthcare, and employment opportunities for differently-abled individuals.

He highlighted that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has always taken practical steps to protect the rights of underprivileged segments of society.

He cited key initiatives such as the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), Lady Health Workers program, reserved seats for women, and the establishment of the Women’s Bank.

He shared that around 10 million women are currently benefiting from BISP and reaffirmed that the Governor House remains open to people from all walks of life.

He also announced that a special ceremony to honor outstanding athletes from the province with sports awards would be held soon.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, Governor Kundi also distributed appreciation certificates to the Foundation’s volunteers on behalf of the Governor House.

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