Traffic accidents causing disabilities
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Severe traffic gridlock paralysed Saddar and adjoining areas as PTI workers tried to assemble outside the Karachi Press Club (KPC) for a protest against the 27th Constitutional Amendment. PHOTO: FILE
KARACHI:
Leaders from the Disabled Welfare Association (DWA) and Pakistan Independent Living Center (PILC) expressed concern over the rising number of disabilities resulting from traffic accidents in Pakistan.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec 3, the leaders announced an awareness rally for accident prevention and traffic law observance which is scheduled for Tuesday.