ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said the government is ensuring equal rights and opportunities to the Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in every walk of life.

In his message on the observance of International Day for Persons with Disabilities on Saturday, Shahbaz Sharif said no country and society could achieve progress without inclusion of disable persons in all sectors of life.

The Prime Minister said government is also ensuring that disable persons should get all rights including health, education, jobs, transport and voting and get access to all facilities of life. He stressed upon media, public and private sectors to strive for the betterment of persons with disabilities with joint efforts.