Welcome to Pakistan
Pakistani RupeeCurrency in Pakistan
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Basic Country Profile
Location: South Asia
Capital: Islamabad
Population: 207,774 million (Census, 2017)
Major Languages: Urdu
Major Religions: Islam
Currency: Pakistani Rupee
Terrain: Diverse – Mountains, plains, plateaus, desert, coastal
Climate: Temperate
Dial Code: +92
Time Zone: UTC+05:00
Disability Population: 0.48% of total population
Emergency National Numbers
Police – 15
Ambulance – 1122, 115
Fire department – 16
Disability Legislations and Policies
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) – Ratified on July 05, 2011. It has not ratified the Optional Protocol to the CRPD. Pakistan’s CRPD State Party reports submitted to the Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR) can be read here – www.tbinternet.ohchr.org
Sindh Empowerment of ‘Persons with Disabilities’ Act 2018 – A rights-based legislation in line with the spirit of the UNCRPD. Read here – www.ndfpakistan.org
Travel Related Information
The infrastructure in Pakistan remains highly inaccessible for persons with disabilities thus making it difficult for travellers with disabilities and older people to move around in the country. It is better to make arrangements before traveling.
It is difficult for persons with disabilities to travel independently in the country. It is highly advised to travel with assistance and plan your travel beforehand. There are no accessible cab services available, so it is best to hire a private taxi.
Other Information
A roll of the dice for an accessible Pakistan
www.opensocietyfoundations.org