Govt Taking Steps To Promote Welfare & Empowerment Of PWDs: Khetran
QUETTA, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 27th Aug, 2026) The Balochistan Social Welfare Department is taking concrete steps to promote the education, inclusion, and empowerment of persons with disabilities (PWDs), Director General Saifullah Khetran said on Thursday.
He made these remarks during a visit to the Deaf Reach School in Quetta, where school uniforms were distributed among 272 hearing-impaired students. He stated that the initiative aimed to provide essential educational support to the students and encourage them to pursue their education with confidence, dignity, and a strong sense of belonging.
Speaking on the occasion, Director General Social Welfare Saifullah Khetran said that children with disabilities are an integral and valuable part of our society. He emphasized the need to offer them equal opportunities, educational facilities, and a supportive environment, which is a shared responsibility of both the government and society.
He further asserted that the Social Welfare Department is committed to translating the vision of the Chief Minister into practical and meaningful initiatives for vulnerable and marginalized segments, particularly persons with disabilities.
The distribution of uniforms among 272 students is another step towards creating an inclusive Balochistan, where every child is given the chance to learn, develop their abilities, and contribute positively to society. He promised that the Social Welfare Department would continue to strengthen its initiatives for the education, rehabilitation, protection, inclusion, and empowerment of PWDs throughout Balochistan.
