SC stops govts from using word 'Disable' for people with disabilities

Last updated on: 15 August,2020 03:00 pm

SC has ordered governments to not use word 'Disable' in official correspondence.

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered federal and provincial governments to not use word ‘Disable’ for people with disabilities.

According to details, SC has barred government from using the word in official correspondence, notifications and circulars.

The Supreme Court had directed to use phrase ‘people with disabilities’ or ‘differently abled person’ instead of word ‘Disable’.