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Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah hosted 22 children at the historic CM House in Karachi from the Karachi Down Syndrome Programme (KDSP). The event was designed to inspire the children. It also gave them a sense of governance, power and hope.
A Day to Remember
The Chief Minister spoke warmly to the children as KDSP Co-founder and CEO Tabish Shehzad showed them around the 100-year-old CM House. The visit was laced with light moments as Shah questioned, “Who among you wants to become a CM?” Several hands shot up. However, one stood out: Baby Dua confidently stated that she wanted to lead.
The CM fulfilled the children’s dreams by calling them to sit on his chair and jokingly teasing them that he would be their assistant. The crowning glory of the day was Baby Dua who chaired a mock cabinet meeting as “Chief Minister for the Day.” She asked everyone to “keep Pakistan clean,” which the real CM vowed to implement in all sincerity.
Empowering Dreams and Celebrating Potential
The children also visited the CM House gallery, which featured portraits of previous Chief Ministers. That’s where they participated in a Q&A session. One child, Angela, asked Shah how the country could improve, to which he told her that democracy was very important.
The visit concluded with photographs, gifts, and heartfelt moments that would forever leave a mark on the children as well as their hosts. “Miss Dua CM, your laughter will echo here for years,” Shah said as the children departed, leaving behind a legacy of joy and inspiration.
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A Commitment to Inclusivity
The visit happened at a time when the Sindh government was focusing on broad inclusivity efforts. Weeks prior, CM Shah attended a function at Clifton Park in observance of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. The program highlighted the capabilities and imagination of the disabled as the government rededicated itself to creating a society free from exclusiveness.
“This day reminds us of the strength and contributions of persons with disabilities,” Shah observed.
The Bigger Picture
It warms the heart to imagine and see the opportunities provided to children with different needs. Empowering them to dream big and making them work along with leadership roles sparks hope for a better tomorrow.
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