Abid Lashari’s Journey of Service Brings Hope to Hundreds Children with Disabilities in Sindh
Abid Lashari (Tamgha e Imtiaz) President of the National Disability & Development Forum (NDF) Pakistan, is one of the country’s most prominent and dedicated social leaders working for disability rights, rehabilitation, and inclusion. Born and raised in Sindh, Abid Lashari grew up witnessing the struggles faced by children with intellectual and physical disabilities in underserved […]
NDF Rehabilitation Center Nawabshah Honours Abid Lashari on Receiving Tamgha-e-ImtiazNawabshah
The NDF Rehabilitation Center Nawabshah organized a special ceremony to honour Mr. Abid Hussain Lashari, President of the National Disability & Development Forum (NDF) Pakistan, on being awarded the prestigious Pakistan Civil Award Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for his outstanding services in the disability and development sector. Speaking on the occasion, the management and staff of the NDF […]
NDF Conducts Training on Safeguarding and Protection under GAVI-Funded Project in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The National Disability & Development Forum (NDF) Pakistan organized a comprehensive training session on Safeguarding and Protection under its GAVI-HELP funded project “Reaching the unreached for optimizing Routine immunization in Sindh in Hyderabad.Ms. Khalida Mallah, an expert on safeguarding, conducted interactive sessions focusing on the importance of ensuring protection and upholding the rights of […]
Political Participation of Persons with Disabilities is Essential for Inclusive Decision-Making: Abid Lashari
Hyderabad: Ensuring the political participation of persons with disabilities is vital for guaranteeing their inclusion in all levels of decision-making. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), along with provincial disability laws—particularly the Sindh Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Act 2018—affirm the right of persons with disabilities to actively participate […]
NDF-GAVI Project Holds Monthly Progress Review Meeting in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The National Disability & Development Forum (NDF) Pakistan held its monthly progress review meeting under the NDF-GAVI Project titled “Reaching the Unreached for Optimizing Routine Immunization in Sindh” at the NDF Hyderabad Office. While chairing the meeting, Mr. Tariq Hussain Channar, Program Manager NDF, shared that NDF Pakistan is currently working in two Union […]
Empowering Persons with Disabilities is Essential to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Karachi: The National Disability & Development Forum (NDF) Pakistan emphasized that the empowerment and inclusion of persons with disabilities is central to the successful implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Abid Lashari, President NDF Pakistan, highlighted that sustainable development cannot be achieved if persons with disabilities continue […]
Abid Lashari, CEO PDSA Pakistan, Visits PDSA Rehabilitation Center Gulshan-e-Hadeed
Malir, Karachi: Mr. Abid Lashari, Chief Executive Officer of the Pakistan Down Syndrome Association (PDSA), visited the DEPD–PDSA Rehabilitation Center in Gulshan-e-Hadeed. During his visit, Mr. Lashari toured various sections of the center and met with parents to inquire about the quality of services being provided. He appreciated the efforts of the dedicated staff and […]
PDSA Distributes Assistive Devices Among Persons with Disabilities in Korangi
Karachi: The Pakistan Down Syndrome Association (PDSA) Karachi, in collaboration with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPD), Government of Sindh, organized a distribution ceremony of assistive devices in District Korangi. The distributed devices included wheelchairs, tricycles, and tri-motorbikes, aimed at enhancing the mobility, independence, and quality of life of persons with disabilities. […]
Turning Disability into OpportunityInspiring Journey of Abid Lashari
Hyderabad: Mr. Abid Lashari, President of the National Disability & Development Forum (NDF) Pakistan, stands today as a symbol of courage, determination, and hope. Despite losing both of his hands in a fire accident at the age of two, he transformed his disability into an opportunity to serve humanity and empower persons with disabilities across […]
NDF holds Public Forum Demand for Immediate Transition from Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy
Nawabshah: Member organization of the Grow Green Network, National Disability & Development Forum (NDF), in collaboration with Indus Consortium, organized a Public Forum to promote the national campaign “Mobilising Communities to Public Forums 2025: Equal demand Solar Equity, Exit fossil fuels and Secure Climate-Resilient. The forum brought together members of civil society, journalists, and political […]