Society for Special Persons

24/10/2026

21/10/2026

🇵🇰 🇩🇪 German Ambassador H.E. Ms. Ina Lepel Visits Society for Special Persons’ Customized Wheelchair Manufacturing Unit in Multan

H.E. Ms. Ina Lepel, German Ambassador to Pakistan, paid a special visit to the Customized Wheelchair Manufacturing Unit of the Society for Special Persons (SSP), Multan.

During her visit, the Ambassador explored an exhibition of customized wheelchairs and assistive devices manufactured by SSP. She was briefed on the complete process of wheelchair assessment, design, customization, and manufacturing.

She met with Workers with Disabilities at the manufacturing unit, observed their professional skills and practical work, and discussed their employment opportunities and economic independence.

Ms. Zahida Hameed Qureshi, President of SSP, and Mr. Adnan Ahmed Sheikh, Member of the Board of Directors, briefed the Ambassador on SSP’s Customized Wheelchair Manufacturing Programme, key achievements, technical skills development, economic empowerment, and future expansion plans. Mrs. Saima Adnan was also present.

The Ambassador was informed that SSP established its Customized Wheelchair Manufacturing Unit in Multan in 2012 and has provided more than 10,000 wheelchairs and mobility devices to date.

As part of the visit, H.E. Ms. Ina Lepel distributed certificates to persons with disabilities who had completed technical training at SSP, appreciating their professional skills and achievements.

She also presented customized CP wheelchairs to two children with Cerebral Palsy, designed to meet their individual physical needs.

Another important highlight was her interaction with wheelchair and tricycle users supported by SSP. They shared their experiences and explained how these mobility devices had positively transformed their daily lives, mobility, independence, employment opportunities, and participation in economic activities.

The Ambassador also viewed products and entrepreneurial activities led by persons with disabilities, witnessing their creativity, skills, and potential for economic participation.

SSP was represented by Mr. Parvez Iqbal Ansari, Mr. Asif Iqbal, Mr. Majid Rasheed, Mr. Arif Anwar, Mr. Rana Arif, Mr. Mehran Nawaz, and other team members. Mr. Kashif, Mr. Ilyas, Mr. Faheem, other Workers with Disabilities, and individuals associated with the Customized Wheelchair Programme actively participated in the visit, showcasing their skills and contributions.

The Society for Special Persons sincerely appreciates H.E. Ms. Ina Lepel for her visit, valuable time, and keen interest in the abilities, skills, independence, and economic inclusion of persons with disabilities.

The visit highlighted SSP’s distinctive model of working by persons with disabilities, for persons with disabilities, and through their leadership.

Our Commitment: Equal opportunities, dignified lives, independence, and economic empowerment for persons with disabilities.

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Thank you, German Embassy, for the kind invitation. Honored to be part of this inclusive Iftar and the important discussion on disability inclusion.

28/01/2026

Persons with disabilities are the bright face of society and are playing a vital role in the country’s progress, says Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani

Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has said that Multan is a 5,000-year-old city where the traditions of tolerance, peace and service to humanity are still alive. He noted that he studied in a missionary school where all his teachers belonged to the Christian community —an enduring testament to the city’s interfaith harmony.

Gilani recalled that there was a time when women were not even allowed to obtain photo identity cards, yet the Benazir Income Support Programme empowered millions of women by giving them identity, financial security and autonomy. “Today, these women are supporting their families,” he added.

He expressed these views on Thursday while addressing the wheel-chair distribution ceremony jointly organized by the Society for Special Persons and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Multan.
Thanking the United Nations, Gilani said that international organizations have always stood by Pakistan in times of calamities such as earthquakes and floods. “The true spirit of humanity is to work for those who can offer you nothing in return,” he remarked.

During the speech, participants raised the demand for a separate province for South Punjab. Responding to this, Gilani said he was the first leader to have the resolution for a separate province passed by the Punjab Assembly, National Assembly and Senate. He stressed that South Punjab should not merely be a province in name—it must have its own assembly, chief minister, governor, budget, NFC share and proper representation in the Senate.

Gilani said that during his tenure, 34 percent of the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) budget was allocated to South Punjab, under which universities, colleges, bridges, bypasses and numerous development projects were completed. He added that 99 percent of the people who approach him do so for employment and that the permanent solution to joblessness lies in the creation of a new province.

He also praised the services of the Society for Special Persons (SSP), stating that its customized wheel-chair programme is a life-changing initiative for persons with disabilities. Under this project, specialized wheelchairs, skills training and livelihood opportunities are being provided. So far, the organization has distributed 8,000 wheelchairs, while over 1,000 individuals have become self-reliant after learning computer skills, sewing and other trades. Three hundred individuals have received training in wheelchair manufacturing and repair.

He added that in flood-affected areas, persons with disabilities were provided with wheelchairs, food and other relief items, while women with disabilities in South Punjab are being equipped with skills and business training to help them achieve economic independence.

The Acting President thanked national and international organizations, saying that due to their efforts, this programme continues successfully in Multan and is giving a new life to persons with disabilities.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani also distributed wheelchairs among special persons.