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Minister's Message

Sohail Shaukat Butt

Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, the Government of Punjab is committed to building an inclusive society where persons with disabilities can live with dignity and equal opportunity. Through key initiatives such as the Himmat Card, Assistive Devices and Wheelchair Program, we are ensuring financial support, improved mobility, and better access to essential services. We remain dedicated to strengthening service delivery and promoting inclusion so that no one is left behind.

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FAQs

How disability is defined under the law?

Under the Disabled Persons (Employment & Rehabilitation) Ordinance, 1981, a person  “who on account of injury, disease or congenital deformity, is handicapped for undertaking any gainful or professional employment in order to earn his livelihood, and it includes a person who is physically impaired, hearing impaired, visually impaired, or intelligence impaired.

What are employment related provisions of the law?

Any person with disabilities can get employment under 3% quota in Public or Private Sector.

Is there any quota for PWDs to get employment in private sector / establishment?

Yes, 3% quota is fixed for PWDs to get employment in private factory, companies, etc.

What if an employer is not employing the required percentage of disabled persons?

The law requires that an establishment, which does not employ a person with disability, has to pay into Disabled Persons Rehabilitation Fund each month the sum of money it would have paid as salary or wages to a PWDs had he been employed.