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President stresses on easy accessibility of assistive technology for disabled people

ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain Tuesday stressed upon promotion and easy accessibility of assistive technology for the rehabilitation of people suffering from disabilities or weakness, which was imperative for the progress and development of society.The president said all human beings were equally important and valuable, therefore, the people suffering from any kind of disability or weakness could not be left behind at the mercy of fate.He was addressing the inauguration of consultative meeting on ‘Improving Access to Assistive Technology’ organized by the Ministry of Health Services, Regulations and Coordination in collaboration with the World Health Organization.The president said Pakistan played a leading role at the international level for provision of “assistive products” to people suffering from physical disabilities, including introduction of a list of essential assistive products at the World Health Assembly, and lauded efforts of the federal minister for health.He observed that Pakistan had the honour of being the first country to present the list of essential assistive products at the international level.“I hope that after the adoption of this resolution in World Health Organization (WHO), necessary equipment will be easily available to all disabled persons around the world and Pakistan’s services, in this regard, will also be commended at the global level,” he added.He said Pakistan had a very positive and progressive vision regarding the rehabilitation and provision of health facilities to the disabled persons.“The Government of Pakistan has taken numerous steps in this respect, including Prime Minister’s Health Insurance Programme and other welfare projects.The government is making all possible efforts to provide health and medical facilities to the masses,” he added.The president said destitute and low income segments of society were availing free medical treatment facilities from the government and private institutions through those measures.Those programmes were broad-based and many countries from across the world had shown their willingness to benefit from those initiatives, he added.President Mamnoon noted that the world was facing numerous challenges and problems and the number of disable persons was continuously increasing due to growing population, increase in elderly people, national disasters, warfare and terrorism.“Under the circumstances, no society could afford to overlook its responsibility towards the disabled persons.Therefore, continuous research is imperative to make them a productive part of the society,” he added.Similarly, he said, exact data was required so that the community could also contribute towards the national development.Access to assistive technology was like a blessing and there was a need that measures might be taken to ensure its access to the concerned, he added.

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People-to-people contact vital to improve Pak-US ties: Aizaz Chaudhry

Dallas: Pakistani Ambassador to US Aizaz Chaudhry has underscored the importance of people-to-people contact to improve bilateral ties between two countries.“There have been ups and downs between Pakistan and the US at governmental level, but people to people level contacts have always been very healthy,” said Chaudhry while speaking at a seminar hosted by Pak America Business Forum on Tuesday.He urged traders, entrepreneur and other Pakistani Americans to act as a bridge between Pakistan and the US to improve trade ties. The youth should lead the movement in this regard, he stressed. “Pakistani Americans have acquired high status in the US and coming generation will be advocate for Pakistan.” He said that traders and entrepreneurial organizations should form youth wings in their groups so that they can transfer knowledge and experience to them. “If you are strong in your society you can be of greater service to Pakistan.”He said that law and order situation had improved in Pakistan, resulting in more foreign investment. Forum’s President Waqar Khan and other officer bearers Anwar Azam, Hafiz Riaz and others also addressed the event.Pakistan Council General in Houston Aisha Farooqi also addressed the gathering.

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NA passes bill aimed at ensuring rights of transgender persons

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Tuesday passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2018 aimed at ensuring rights of transgender persons with majority vote.Syed Naveed Qamar of Pakistan People Party Parliamentarian (PPPP) piloted the bill to provide for protection, relief and rehabilitation of rights of the transgender persons and their welfare and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto [the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2018 in the House.Under the proposed law, the Transgender persons will be able to register to obtain a driver’s licence and passport. They will have the option to get their gender changed in National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) records.Harassment of transgenders will also be prohibited in and outside their homes. They will not be discriminated against by educational institutions, employers, in trade and health services, and when using public transport and buying or selling or renting property.The government will establish a safe house for transgenders and provide them medical and educational facilities and psychological counselling. Separate rooms will be established at jails where transgenders could be detained. In addition to all basic rights, they will be entitled to inherit property.The government will take steps to ensure employment opportunities for transgenders and they will have the right to vote in all national, provincial and local government elections and they will not be discriminated against in their pursuit of a public office.Anyone found guilty of forcing a transgender person to beg will be sentenced to six months in prison and served a fine of Rs50,000.The Senate has already passed the bill.

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Former MNA Javed Waraich joins PTI

RAHIMYAR KHAN: A former member of National Assembly from Rahimyar Khan, Javed Waraich, announced his decision to join Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday. Mr Waraich met Imran Khan at Bani Gala in Islamabad, where he announced his decision. In addition, Chaudhry Shafiq, who had previously contested elections on PPP ticket, also joined the PTI along with his supporters.

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CJ administers oath to Justice Munib Akhtar as SC judge

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar administered the oath of office to Justice Munib Akhtar, Judge High Court Sindh, as Supreme Court Judge in a simple but dignified ceremony here on Tuesday.Judges of the superior court, Attorney General, Advocate General Islamabad, Bars’ members, officers of Law and Justice Commission and Federal Judicial Academy, attended the event.Officers and staff of the Supreme Court were also present on the occasion.

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Bilawal decides to change venue for May 12 rally after PPP-PTI clash

KARACHI: PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has directed his party to find another location for its May 12 rally and invited PTI's Imran Khan to hold his jalsa at Hakim Saeed Ground in Karachi. In a Twitter statement detailing 9-point fact-sheet about yesterday’s violent clash between PPP and PTI, Bilawal said he has decided to change his rally’s venue in the interest of peace in Karachi.“Karachi is our city - we can hold a jalsa anywhere,” he tweeted.The PPP chief, however, blamed the PTI for the row and subsequent clashes which turned Hakim Saeed Ground into a battle ground. Following are Bilawal’s nine factsFact 1: May 12, 2007 - PPP‘s 14 innocent unarmed workers were martyred struggling for the restoration of judiciary.Fact 2: To pay tribute to our martyrs PPP planned to hold a jalsa at Hakeem Saeed ground in district East, as most lives were lost in District East. We applied for and received all necessary legal permissions.Fact 3: PTI always said they would hold a jalsa at Mazar-e-Quaid on 12th May - not that they have anything to commemorate.Fact 4: While our preparations were on-going, PTI arbitrarily changed their jalsa venue and set up a camp at our ground - which was a provocative step.Fact 5: Stones were thrown at PPP workers from PTI’s camp. Our trucks were set on fire. PTI leader’s guards fired weapons. More than 20 workers sustained considerable injuries.‏Fact 6: To attack us in such a way on this tragic day, is a sad commentary on the fascist tendencies of PTI.Fact 7: I call for a complete enquiry to hold all those responsible accountable.Fact 8: PTI has shown such an appalling attitude. However in the interest of peace in Karachi, which we have fought so hard for, I not only ask my Party to find another location, but also invite @ImranKhanPTI to hold his jalsa at Hakeem Saeed ground.Fact 8: PTI has shown such an appalling attitude. However in the interest of peace in Karachi, which we have fought so hard for, I not only ask my Party to find another location, but also invite @ImranKhanPTI to hold his jalsa at Hakeem Saeed ground.Fact 9: Karachi is our city - we can hold a jalsa anywhere.

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Army Chief writes letter to Najam Sethi, appreciates conduct of PSL, WI series in Pakistan

LAHORE: Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa has written a letter to Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), extending hearty felicitation on the conduct of PSL final and home series with West Indies in Pakistan.In the letter to Sethi dated May 03, the Army Chief says, “I wish to express hearty felicitation to you and your team on the conduct of Pakistan Super League and home series with West Indies in Pakistan. These landmark achievements not only bode well for the future of Pakistan Cricket but also allay the distorted view of Pakistan and the security environment.” The letter further reads, “Pakistan Army supports PCB in all its efforts to promote image of peaceful and progressive Pakistan. We appreciate your diligence and patriotic zeal in making these events a resounding success.”General Bajwa also thanked Najam Sethi for his kind words of gratitude for making comprehensive security arrangements for international cricket events.

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