PESHAWAR
\nBarrister Dr. Muhammad Ali Saif, Advisor to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Information and Public Relations, visited the Paraplegic Centre Peshawar.
\nDuring his visit, he visited various sections and departments, including rehabilitation wards for persons with disabilities (PWDs), the physio gym, orthotics department, autism section, clubfoot clinic, occupational therapy gym, and several other areas.
\nBarrister Saif praised the Paraplegic Centre Peshawar as a unique national institution, providing exceptional rehabilitation services for PWDs in Pakistan and the neighboring country of Afghanistan.
\nHe highlighted the center\u2019s significant role in rehabilitating individuals with spinal cord injuries and disabilities resulting from accidents, empowering them to lead productive lives through comprehensive training programs.
\nHe emphasized that the center\u2019s in-house workshop manufactures high-quality, customized wheelchairs and supportive devices, tailored to meet the specific needs of persons with disabilities.
\nThese locally produced aids align with modern standards, offering improved functionality and comfort.
\nBarrister Saif recognized that these initiatives not only enhance the quality of life for individuals with disabilities but also promote their financial independence by enabling active participation in economic activities.
\nCommending the center\u2019s exemplary contributions in rehabilitation and the production of customized assistive devices, Barrister Saif assured that the government would take serious measures to further develop this unique local industry.
\nHe also emphasized the provincial government\u2019s commitment to prioritizing locally manufactured wheelchairs and supportive devices over imported ones, thereby promoting the indigenous industry and conserving valuable foreign exchange.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PESHAWAR Barrister Dr. Muhammad Ali Saif, Advisor to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Information and Public Relations, visited the Paraplegic Centre Peshawar. During his visit, he visited various sections and departments, including rehabilitation wards for persons with disabilities (PWDs), the physio gym, orthotics department, autism section, clubfoot clinic, occupational therapy gym, and several […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":444138,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-444123","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n