NDF Observes World Polio Day in Hyderabad

Concern over increased new polio cases in Sindh. Abid Lashari Hyderabad: The National Disability and Development Forum (NDF) observed World Polio Day in Hyderabad. In his statement, Mr. Abid Lashari, President of NDF Pakistan, emphasized that polio vaccines and drops remain the only effective solution to eradicate polio. He acknowledged that the Expanded Programme on […]

Provincial Lead of Primary Teachers Association Shafi Muhammad Sathio Visits PDSA Rehabilitation Center, Gulistan-e-Johar Karachi

Karachi: Mr. Shafi Muhammad Sathio, Provincial Lead of Primary Teachers Association, visited the Pakistan Down Syndrome Association (PDSA) Rehabilitation Center in Gulistan-e-Johar, Karachi. During the visit, Mr. Abid Lashari, Chief Executive Officer of PDSA, briefed him on the ongoing free rehabilitation services being provided to children with intellectual disabilities under the collaboration of the Department […]

NDF President Meets Commissioner Larkana

Larkana: Mr. Abid Lashari, President of the National Disability & Development Forum (NDF) Pakistan, held a meeting with Mr. Tahir Hussain Sangi, Divisional Commissioner Larkana. During the meeting, Mr. Lashari shared the progress and ongoing activities of the NDF Rehabilitation Center in Larkana Division, which provides free rehabilitation services to the children with intellectual disabilities […]

PDSA Observes Down Syndrome Awareness Month with Session in Larkana

Larkana: The Pakistan Down Syndrome Association (PDSA) organized an awareness session in Larkana to mark the month of October as Down Syndrome Awareness Month, under the global theme of “Health Equity” announced by Down Syndrome International (DSi). Mr. Abid Lashari, Chief Executive Officer of PDSA Karachi, led the session and emphasized that access to good […]

Deputy Commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad Pays Tribute to Tamgha-i-Imtiaz Recipient Abid Lashari and Retired DEPD Officer Gh Murtaza Channar

Deputy Commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad Pays Tribute to Tamgha-i-Imtiaz Recipient Abid Lashari and Retired DEPD Officer Gh Murtaza Channar Nawabshah: Deputy Commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad, Mr. Abdul Samad Nizamani, paid tribute to Mr. Abid Lashari, President of the National Disability & Development Forum (NDF) Pakistan, on being conferred with the prestigious Pakistan Civil Award Tamgha-i-Imtiaz. Mr. Nizamani […]

Abid Lashari Delivers Lecture on Inclusive Education at PITE Sindh, Nawabshah

Nawabshah: Renowned disability rights activist and President of the National Disability & Development Forum (NDF) Pakistan, Mr. Abid Lashari, delivered an insightful lecture on Inclusive Education at the Provincial Institute of Teacher Education (PITE) Sindh, Nawabshah. Earlier, Mr. Shuhab Uddin Mallah, Director General PITE Sindh, warmly welcomed Mr. Abid Lashari and introduced him to the […]

NDF Pakistan Organizes Exposure Visit of Jati Fisherfolk to Keti Bunder

Keti Bunder: The National Disability & Development Forum (NDF) Pakistan, in collaboration with IUCN International, organized an exposure visit to Keti Bunder for the fisherfolk of Taluka Jati under the project “Alternative Livelihood Opportunities for Fishermen.” The visit was hosted by the social organization SRDS Sindh, which warmly welcomed the visiting fisherfolk from Jati. The […]

Regional Director DEPD Hyderabad Visits NDF Rehabilitation Center, Qasimabad

Hyderabad: Mr. Munir Ahmed Dahot, Regional Director of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPD) Hyderabad, paid a visit to the NDF Rehabilitation Center in Qasimabad, Hyderabad. During the visit, Mr. Dahot highly acknowledged and appreciated the services being provided by the NDF Rehab Center for children with intellectual disabilities. He praised the […]

NDF Completes Water Project in Village Gupchani, Providing Clean Drinking Water at Doorsteps

Nawabshah: The National Disability & Development Forum (NDF) Pakistan has successfully completed a much-needed water project in Village Gupchani, where women previously had to fetch drinking water from as far as 3 kilometers away. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Abid Lashari, President NDF Pakistan, said that this project was initiated in collaboration with Iltizam Relief […]