Abid Lashari, President of NDF Pakistan, Departs for Hajj 2025
Karachi: The National Disability & Development Forum (NDF) Pakistan is pleased to announce that its President, Mr. Abid Lashari, has departed for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the sacred pilgrimage of Hajj 2025.Mr. Lashari, a dedicated social leader and advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities, has long been at the forefront […]
Rising from the Ashes: The Inspiring Journey of Abid Lashari
President of NDF PakistanKarachi: In a world where challenges often break spirits, Abid Lashari stands as a beacon of resilience and inspiration. Hailing from Nawabshah, Sindh, Abid’s journey began with a life-altering incident—he lost both his hands due to a severe burn injury in childhood. But rather than letting disability define his destiny, he chose […]
President NDF Abid Lashari Meets Newly Posted DC Shaheed Benazir Abad
Nawabshah: President of the National Disability & Development Forum (NDF), Mr. Abid Lashari, met with the newly posted Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Shaheed Benazir Abad, Mr. Abdul Samad Nizamani, at his office today. Mr. Lashari presented Bucket of flower to the newly posted Deputy Commissioner Shaheed Benazir Abad. During the meeting, Mr. Lashari briefed the […]
NDF Pakistan observes Yom e Tashkur (Thanksgiving Day) in Nawabshah
Nawabshah: On the occasion of the successful Operation Bunyān al-Marsūs carried out by the Pakistan Army in response to Indian aggression and in celebration of Thanksgiving Day, the National Disability and Development Forum (NDF) Pakistan organized a grand event. A large number of persons with disabilities participated in the event, expressing their deep love and […]
Rehabilitation of Children with Disabilities is the Need of the Hour: Rtn Abid LashariKarachi:
Abid Lashari, a dedicated advocate for disability rights and an active member of Rotary Club Nawabshah, emphasized the urgent need for comprehensive rehabilitation services for children with disabilities in Pakistan. Speaking at the prestigious District Conference (DISCON 2025) of Rotary District 3271, held in Karachi, Lashari highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts to uplift children […]
Unsafe workplaces and the increasing number of Persons with Disabilities in Pakistan
Nawabshah: On International Labour Day, Abid Lashari President National Disability and Development Forum (NDF) said that we celebrate and appreciate the tireless, laborious work of rural and urban workers in the formal and informal sectors across Pakistan. However, in the backdrop of this celebration lies a harsh reality of a silently growing number of persons […]
1st May – World Labour Day
Inclusive Labour Rights Still a Distant Dream for Many in PakistanBy Abid Lashari As we commemorate World Labour Day 2025, it is important to not only honour the sacrifices of workers who laid down their lives during the historic Chicago movement, but also to assess where Pakistan stands today in terms of labour rights, protection, […]
1st May Labour Day Observed – NDF Pakistan Calls for Inclusive and Dignified Employment for All
Nawabshah: On the occasion of Labour Day, the President of the National Disability & Development Forum (NDF) Pakistan, Abid Lashari, paid tribute to the historical struggle of workers, especially remembering the sacrifices made during the Chicago incident which laid the foundation for global labour rights. In a statement issued from Nawabshah, Mr. Lashari emphasized the […]
Abid Lashari Strongly Condemns Deportation of Ayan from India; Calls Denial of Treatment to Disabled Child a Violation of Human Rights
Hyderabad: Abid Lashari, President of the National Disability & Development Forum (NDF) Pakistan, has strongly condemned the deportation of Ayan, a Pakistani child with disabilities, from India, where he had traveled seeking urgent medical treatment. In a statement issued today, Mr. Lashari expressed deep concern over the incident, calling it a grave violation of the […]
Provincial Secretary Tauha Ahmed Faruqui visits Autism Center, Special Education Complex and NDF in Nawabshah
Nawabshah: Provincial Secretary of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPD), Tauha Ahmed Faruqui, visited the C-Arts Autism Center in Shaheed Benazirabad to review its management. He was accompanied by Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Sindh, Ghulam Qadir Chandio. During the visit, Dr. Irum and Dr. Syed Idrees provided a detailed briefing about […]