Higher job quota mulled for disabled persons
Balochistan government is considering plan to increase job quota for disabled persons from two to three per cent
A rally held to raise awareness on the International Day of Disabled Persons. PHOTO: ABID NAWAZ/EXPRESS
This was disclosed by the Director General of Social Welfare Department Musarat Jabeen while speaking at a special function in Quetta, in connection with the international day of persons with disabilities, on Saturday.
Busting myths about disability
The function was arranged by the province’s social welfare department, with the collaboration of Balochistan Rural Support Programme (BRSP) and other social welfare organisations. A large number of disabled persons were present on the occasion. Chief Executive of BRSP Nadir Gul, and Secretary Religious Affairs Zeeshanul Haq was also present.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 4th, 2016.
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