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Bahria University gives jobs to disabled persons (DET made difference)

Honouring a commitment made only a day ago, the rector of Bahria University, Vice Admiral (r) M. Haroon, here on Monday announced award of jobs and scholarships for three disabled persons.

The rector articulated his intention of offering employment opportunities and scholarships to persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Bahria University while addressing a Disability Equality Training session. The session was arranged in collaboration with the American Institute for Research (AIR) at the universityโs Leadership Development Centre on Sunday.

As a follow-up to the commitment, a Board at Bahria University has approved the appointment of the physically disabled Abdul Manan in the universityโs department of statistics. Another wheelchair-bound graduate, Abrar Hussain, has been offered the position of a teaching assistant at the university. Ali Shabbar, who is visually impaired, has been offered to continue his research degree in Supply Chain Management.

The head of the Leadership Development Centre, Junaid Kiyani, has pledged his unconditional support for disabled persons who are competent and interested in pursuing higher education at Bahria University.

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When: 26/2/2010