No one inferior on basis of appearance: Maryam

LAHORE: “Albinism is not a weakness, it is just part of natural diversity,” said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in her message on the International Albinism Awareness Day on Friday.

She said: “People with albinism are the bright side of beauty, it is a social duty to respect and protect them. We want a Punjab where no one is considered inferior on the basis of skin, appearance or birth difference. The scope of love, respect and acceptance for people with albinism must be expanded. The Punjab government is working to provide complete educational and medical facilities to people with albinism and other special people.”

She said: “It is necessary to unite and raise our voice to protect the rights of people with albinism and eliminate discrimination.”

Maryam Nawaz expressed grief over loss of human lives in a traffic accident near Chakwal on Friday. She offered condolences to the bereaved family.