Abid Lashari

Abid Lashari
Born
Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan
CitizenshipPakistan
OccupationDisability rights activist
Organization(s)National Disability & Development Forum (NDF Pakistan)
Known forDisability rights advocacy

Abid Lashari is a Pakistani disability rights activist and social worker. He is the founder and president of the National Disability & Development Forum (NDF Pakistan), a non-profit organization working in the field of disability rehabilitation and inclusive development in Pakistan.[1]

Early life

According to The Express Tribune, Lashari lost both hands in a childhood fire incident. He later continued his education and became involved in disability advocacy and rehabilitation work in Sindh.[1]

Career

Lashari founded the National Disability & Development Forum (NDF Pakistan), an organization providing rehabilitation and support services for persons with disabilities in Sindh.[2]

The organization operates rehabilitation centers in Nawabshah, Hyderabad, Larkana, and Karachi.[3]

Recognition

In 2025, The Nation reported that Lashari was nominated for the civil award Tamgha-e-Imtiaz for his services in disability rights and social welfare.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Unsung heroes: A pen empowers even a burnt hand". The Express Tribune. 9 November 2019. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  2. ↑ "Championing Inclusion: The Inspiring Journey of Abid Lashari". NDF Pakistan. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "Rising from the Ashes: The Inspiring Journey of Abid Lashari". NDF Pakistan. Retrieved 21 May 2026.
  4. ↑ "Eminent Disability Activist Abid Lashari Nominated for Tamgha-e-Imtiaz". The Nation. 16 August 2025. Retrieved 21 May 2026.