ISLAMABAD: In a compassionate move, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday directed the Capital Development Authority to make all public places disabled friendly, ensuring all the required facilities to them.A letter has been sent to the civic agency, issued by the Prime Minister’s Office. The Prime Minister has desired that, “in order to ensure safe and easy access to persons with disabilities, the 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 PM 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 also ensure provision of the same facilities in private buildings within its jurisdiction,” the Prime Minister said and added, “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”.
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