Community Based Inclusive Development CBID Network Pakistan

The Second Provincial/National Consultation Meeting on the Development of the Alternative Report on the Status of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was successfully organized by the CBID-Network Pakistan with the support of its partners, especially HANDS Welfare Foundation, Sightsavers, Milestone, CBM, and CHIP. The consultation took place on November 27, 2025, at Hotel One, Lahore. Participants from OPDs, along with government officials from the Social Welfare Departments, Council of Person with Disabilities Punjab and Punjab Social Protection Authority actively participated and contributed to the workshop.
We sincerely appreciate and are thankful to all members and partners for their continuous support, collaboration, and commitment toward strengthening the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in Pakistan.

Alhamdulillah!
After the landmark legislation on the rights of persons with disabilities, the Rules of Business for the Disability Inclusion Act have also been officially approved on 20th November 2025 by the Gilgit-Baltistan Cabinet.

This is a proud moment for the disability movement across Pakistan. Congratulations and sincere gratitude to all leaders, activists, and organizations who have continuously advocated for inclusion and equal rights.

Another significant milestone has been achieved by the Community Based Inclusive Development (CBID) Network Pakistan, with the valuable support of its partners—especially HANDS Welfare Foundation and Sightsavers.

I am deeply grateful to HANDS and Sightsavers for their continued support and unwavering commitment to strengthening the national disability movement in Pakistan.

We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Amjad Nadeem for his continuous dedication, leadership, and impactful contributions toward promoting inclusion and empowering persons with disabilities.

Congratulations to all stakeholders, especially the people of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), whose active participation and collaboration have made this achievement possible.

Together, we move forward with renewed determination to ensure equality, accessibility, and inclusive development for all.

The first Provincial/National Consultation Meeting on the Development of the Alternative Report on the Status of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was successfully organized by the CBID-Network Pakistan with the support of its partners, especially HANDS Pakistan, Sightsavers, CBM, and CHIP. The consultation took place on November 13, 2025, at Roomy Signature Hotel, Islamabad. Participants from OPDs, along with government officials from the Ministry of Human Rights and the Social Welfare Departments of GB, KP, AJK and Islamabad actively participated and contributed to the workshop.
We sincerely appreciate and are thankful to all members and partners for their continuous support, collaboration, and commitment toward strengthening the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in Pakistan.