Staff Reporter
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz launched the historic project of helping aids for the special people. At a ceremony, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz herself brought Aqeel, a young boy who lost his arm in an accident, on stage. With the help of a robotic arm connected to his brain signals, he was able to move his hand for the first time. In a moment, little Sohail gave a high-five to the chief minister. Maryam Nawaz also handed over automated wheelchairs, tri-wheel scooters, and other assistive devices to children and encouraged them. More than 300 persons with disabilities from across Punjab attended the event. Under the initiative, devices worth Rs1 billion — including artificial limbs, hearing aids, and wheelchairs — will be provided free of cost throughout the province.
