International Day of People with Disability held at KIU Diamer Campus - Press Release issued by Karakoram International University.

Gilgit -- December 04, 2018 (PPI-OT)

Following is the text of press release issued by Karakoram International University (KIU)

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International Day of People with Disability was held at KIU Diamer Campus, Chilas which was organized by Welfare Association for Disabled Person, Diamer. The Honourable Force Command Northern Areas, Major General Ehsan Mehmood Khan was the chief guest. The distinguished guests were Chief Secretary, Gilgit Baltistan, Commissioner Diamer-Astore Division, Deputy Commissioner Diamer, and others.

The theme for International Day of People with Disability is empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality. "On this International Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to work together for a better world that is inclusive, equitable and sustainable for everyone, where the rights of people with disabilities are fully realized."

The estimated one billion people living with disabilities...