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26/08/2026

Accessibility is not a privilege it's a fundamental right of PWDs.

21/08/2026

For free legal assistance, contact The PEARLS welfare foundation.

Contact No:0330 8179389 /03061712677

18/08/2026

The PEARLS welfare foundation is committed to Justice for every person facing discrimination based on disability.
Discriminatory treatment is not just wrong it is ILLegal.under Sindh Empowerment of persons with Disabilities Act,2018
If you or someone you know is facing discrimination reach out we meet you wherever you are.

13/08/2026

Today, the team of The PEARLS Welfare Foundation (PWF) had the pleasure of meeting with Syed Nazar Ali, Secretary General of the EFP, along with Ms. Rabiya Anwer, Assistant Secretary General, EFP, to discuss the rights and protections of domestic workers under the Sindh Domestic Workers Welfare Act.

The discussion centered on promoting decent work for domestic workers by ensuring safe working conditions, fair treatment, and social protection. Both sides agreed on the importance of educating employers on their responsibilities under national laws and international labour standards, and on building respectful, productive, and dignified employer-worker relationships. This inclusive approach to decent work also resonates with PWF's disability rights advocacy, as fair and dignified treatment in the workplace must extend to persons with disabilities as well.

Every worker deserves dignity

12/08/2026

When someone is facing a legal challenge having the right person to listen,guide,and stand beside them can make all the difference.

A young boy approached The PEARLS Welfare Foundation for legal assistance. Our advocates, Sadaqat Abro and Gulzar Bhutto, listened to his concerns, guided him through the legal process, and represented him free of cost before the court of law.

At PWF, we believe that justice should never depend on a person’s ability to pay. Every individual deserves to understand their rights, be heard, and have access to legal representation.

We are proud to stand with our community.
one person, one case, and one step toward justice at a time. ⚖️

Because access to justice is a right, not a privilege.

10/08/2026

Last week the team of Pearls Welfare Foundation (PWF) visited the Directorate General, Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPD), Government of Sindh

The discussion highlighted encouraging developments around capacity building and the inclusion of PWDs in mainstream policy and service delivery ,a positive sign of the Sindh Government's commitment to protecting the rights of persons with disabilities, PWF also shared how our legal team continues to provide free legal aid to PWDs, helping them access justice, understand their rights under the Sindh Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Act 2018, and resolve everyday challenges around certification, employment, and accessibility.

We are especially grateful to Dr. Ratna, representative of DEPD, for her warm engagement and valuable insights.

We look forward to continues collaboration with DEPD toward a more inclusive Sindh for all.

07/08/2026

The Team of PEARLS welfare foundation had a meaningful meeting with Mr.Abdul Kareem Malik, Additional Secretary, Labour Department sindh for an important conversation on workers rights,existing labour policies,and the gaps that leave so many workers unprotected including the harsh reality of wage theft.we agreed that right to fair and timely wages, safe working conditions,protection from exploitation ,the right to raise a grievance without fear are the basic fundamental rights of the workers.
We are grateful for the labour Department openness to dialogue and remain committed to keep pushing this conversation forward.

04/08/2026

In continuation of PWF's commitment to disability rights and inclusive spaces, Almas Hanif, CEO of The Pearls Welfare Foundation, recently visited the National Development Foundation (NDF), a facility dedicated to serving and empowering persons with disabilities.
Grateful to NDF CEO Abid Lashari Sb and his team for hosting the visit and giving us insight into their ongoing work with the PWD community.

We also take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Abid Lashari, President of NDF, received the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz from the Government of Pakistan, a well-deserved recognition of his dedicated service to the PWD community.

30/07/2026

On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the team of The PEARLS Welfare Foundation, comprising Ms. Almas Bano, Co-Founder & CEO, and Mr. Sadaqat Abro, attended the seminar "Pakistan's Energy Security: The Reality for Working People" at the Karachi Press Club, alongside Dr. Kaiser Bengali, Senior Economist & Public Policy Expert.

The session offered a timely and insightful discussion on Pakistan's energy security, the Federal Budget 2026–27, and the pressing need for people-centered, pro-poor policy solutions, particularly in light of rising inflation, escalating energy costs, and the growing impacts of climate change on working communities.

During the discussion, Ms. Almas Bano raised the issue of how prolonged load shedding disproportionately affects Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), whose essential mobility equipment — including wheelchairs and assistive devices — depend heavily on a stable electricity supply. Extended power outages significantly restrict their mobility, independence, and access to daily life, an often-overlooked dimension of energy insecurity. Dr. Kaiser Bengali acknowledged this concern, reaffirming the importance of mainstreaming disability considerations into energy and climate policy discourse.

Special thanks to Tahir Hasan Khan, President, Karachi Union of Journalists, for his continued support in facilitating such important platforms for policy dialogue.

The PEARLS Welfare Foundation remains grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this vital conversation on inclusive, pro-poor economic and climate policy.

28/07/2026

Today, the team of The PEARLS Welfare Foundation attended a consultative meeting organized by PILER at the HRCP Office, Karachi, bringing together trade union leaders, labour rights activists, and civil society representatives to discuss pressing challenges facing workers in Pakistan.
Key issues discussed included the regularization of workers through permanent employment contracts, wage theft, the revival of the joint platform of the National Labour Council, and the HIV outbreak at Valika Hospital. Participants agreed to launch issue-based advocacy campaigns to collectively address these concerns and strengthen the labour movement.
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