KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has questioned the non-issuance of driving licenses to deaf people and asked that various countries are issuing licenses to persons with hearing-impairment then why we are not issuing them? He had directed Chief Secretary Mumtaz Shaikh to seek the opinion from driving license branch and traffic police and make necessary amendments in the law so that the persons with hearing-impairment can be issued driving licenses. Shah said that that the issuance of driving license to hearing-impaired persons would lead to a myriad of socio-economic benefits. Second, the hearing-impaired persons would get the ease of access and mobility, as they would be able to move freely in their own vehicles without being a burden on anyone. Third, the hearing-impaired persons would be able to make a livelihood by getting employed in jobs, which require driving skills such as drivers, transportation of goods, delivery persons, courier services etc.

Source: Pakistan Today January 08, 2019 11:52 UTC