PM Imran directs CDA to ensure availability of required facilities for people with disabilities

Islamabad: In order to ensure safe and easy access to persons with disabilities, Prime Minister Imran Khan has been pleased to desire that CDA shall take immediate measures to make all public places/buildings in Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) as disabled friendly through provision of necessary infrastructure including ramps, lifts, toilets etc.The Prime Minister has further been pleased to desire that in future all new public places/buildings in ICT shall be designed and constructed in a manner to address the special needs of the persons with disabilities. CDA, through its buildings, shall be also ensure provision of the same facilities in private buildings within its jurisdiction.” CDA shall take further action in the matter on priority and also keep the Prime Minister’s Office informed of its progress on monthly basis, stated the letter of the Prime Minister’s Office.