20/05/2026
The Inclusion & Empowerment Organization (IEO) organized a prestigious ceremony in honor of Mr. Jawaid Rais for receiving the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz at the Inclusion & Empowerment Organization Head Office near Alamdar Chowk, Hyderabad, Sindh.
A large number of civil society members, youth, persons with disabilities, and representatives from electronic and print media participated in the ceremony and appreciated the remarkable services of Mr. Jawaid Rais for the disability movement in Pakistan.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Jawaid Rais said that the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz is not only an honor for him personally, but also an honor for the 35 million persons with disabilities in Pakistan. He highlighted the importance of unity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Mr. Lal Muhammad Baloch, Founder & President of the Inclusion & Empowerment Organization, delivered the welcome address and warmly welcomed all distinguished guests. He stated that Jawaid Rais is a person who sacrificed his life for the rights of persons with disabilities and is truly a living legend of Pakistan.
During the ceremony, Mr. Jawaid Rais also performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new office of the Inclusion & Empowerment Organization. The event included recitation of the Holy Quran, cake cutting, and cultural presentations.
Mr. Maroo, General Secretary of Inclusion & Empowerment Organization, and Ms. Zareena Rani, Treasurer of the organization, presented traditional Sindhi Ajraks to the honorable guests as a token of respect and appreciation. The vote of thanks was also presented during the ceremony.
At the conclusion of the event, Mr. Lal Muhammad Baloch and Mr. Jawaid Rais expressed their commitment to work jointly for the promotion of the disability movement and the rights of persons with disabilities across Sindh and Pakistan.
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