Govt striving to make PWDs self-reliant through skill training: Begum Alvi

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KARACHI: First Lady, Begum Samina Alvi has said the government is striving to provide skill training to the persons with disabilities to help them become self-reliant.

Talking to office-bearers of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry in Karachi, she said under 'Kafalat Programme', the disabled persons would start getting the monthly stipend of 2,000 rupees by the end of this month.

Begum Samina Alvi also stressed on the need for observing quota earmarked in government jobs for the persons with disabilities.

She appreciated the spirit of business leaders for the service of humanity.

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