Rehabilitation of Children with Disabilities: A Significant Challenge in Pakistan Abid Lashari.

The rehabilitation of children with disabilities remains a pressing issue in Pakistan, requiring coordinated efforts from various stakeholders. In Sindh, where children with intellectual disabilities face heightened vulnerability, the situation demands both strategic interventions and unwavering commitment from governmental and non-governmental organizations. The National Disability and Development Forum (NDF) Pakistan has emerged as a pivotal […]

NDF Pakistan Larkana observes International Day of persons with Disabilities

Larkana: National Disability and Development Forum (NDF) in collaboration of DEPD Government Sindh, National Disability Alliance NDA and Age Disability and Diversity Task Force (ADDTF) observed 3rd December International Day of Persons with disabilities at NDF Rehabilitation Centre Larkana. Mr. Abid Lashari President NDF said that the day is observed to show case hidden abilities […]

Abid Lashari Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Disability Rights Advocacy

NAWABSHAH: Mr. Abid Lashari, President of the National Disability and Development Forum (NDF) Pakistan, has been honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by The Shine Welfare Foundation during the Provincial Conference on Disability of Punjab, held in Lahore. The award, presented by Dr. Khalid Jamil, also known as “Big Brother,” recognizes Mr. Lashari’s invaluable […]

NDF Pakistan Hosts Provincial Seminar on Climate Change and Its Adverse Impacts, Emphasizes Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Climate Responses

Karachi: The National Disability & Development Forum (NDF) Pakistan organized a provincial seminar titled “Climate Change and Its Adverse Impacts” in Karachi, bringing together key stakeholders, disabled persons organizations, and climate change experts to discuss the urgent challenges posed by climate change and the essential inclusion of persons with disabilities in climate action and disaster […]

Grow Green Network Demands ADB to Halt Fossil Fuel Financing

NAWABSHAH: The Grow Green Network has called on the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to cease funding fossil fuel projects in Pakistan, urging the bank to align its investments with the country’s climate commitments. This demand was made during a public forum held by NDF Pakistan in Nawabshah in collaboration with Indus Consortium, which works on […]

NDF Represents Pakistan at IUCN Leaders Forum 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva: The National Disability & Development Forum (NDF) proudly represented Pakistan at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Leaders Forum 2024, held in Geneva. Mr. Abid Lashari, President of NDF Pakistan, actively participated in the prestigious forum, presenting strategic partnership opportunities aimed at bringing resilience to the climate-hit areas of Pakistan, particularly the […]

Students of Nawabshah Medical University visited NDF Rehabilitation Center Nawabshah

Nawabshah: (PR) The students of People’s Medical University of Health Sciences for Women visited the NDF Rehabilitation Center for children with intellectual Disabilities in Nawabshah under the leadership of Associate Professor Dr. Saifullah Maher. The delegation spent a good time with the children with disabilities while visiting various departments of physiotherapy, speech therapy, Psychotherapy at […]