Our Homeopathic Clinics & Pharmacies Since 1918 we've been committed to providing quality healthcare solutions in Homepathy 69 Commercial AreaCavalry Ground CanttLahore 54000, Pakistan +92 423 667 2211 Monday - Saturday: 10:00 am to 11:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm Homeopathic PharmacyHomeopathic ClinicOn-site Parking SpaceWheelchair Accessible Allama Iqbal Road Branch 22 AAllama Iqbal RoadLahore 54000, Pakistan +92 423 636 4398 Monday - Saturday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pmSunday: Closed Baba-e-Homeopathy Dr. Hamid'sNational Homeo Stores 59 Nicholson RoadBohar Wala ChowkLahore 54000, Pakistan +92 423 636 4584 Monday - Saturday: 9:00 am to 2:00 amSunday: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm +92 213 262 1301 Monday - Saturday: 11:00 am to 8:30 pmSunday: Closed For disabled young people who use wheelchairs to get around, being on a basketball team may once have been an impossible dream. But now teams like the Chicago Skyhawks allow them to play a version of the game adapted for wheelchair users.
The Skyhawks are one of several adaptive sports programs throughout Chicago where young people like Martrell Stevens can regularly be seen on the court. The Skyhawks player says he doesn’t think playing wheelchair basketball is that much different from playing regular basketball. “It’s just like playing regular sports,” said Stevens. “It’s just you in a chair. I actually think it’s more fun.” “Chicago is kind of a hub for kids with disabilities playing sports,” said Sheena Hager, Chicago Park District adaptive sports instructor. “I love adaptive sports and I want to see kids have as many opportunities as possible.” According to the National Wheelchair Basketball Association, wheelchair basketball was first introduced in 1946 and and now has more than 200 teams.Disabled people are considered to be the neglected part in Pakistan as they attract more sympathies and dependencies. But, one girl stands out as a role model for all. Amongst the stories of sufferings and difficulties that disabled people have to go through, Tanzila Khan, a 21-year-old young and energetic girl is changing the mindset with her success stories.
Tanzila Khan is known as the girl on a wheel chair, but this identity is not out of sympathies but is a notable difference she possesses of being a successful individual with diversified abilities. At a young age of 16, Tanzila launched herself with her first novellete and since then this young girl on a wheel chair looks towards the skies as the limit to her target to achieve. “I think earlier when I was in my school, it was the identity that I was given and that was the girl on a wheel chair. And during that part I realized that this doesn’t sound right to me, it sounds too hopeless, it sounds too upsetting and sad. Not just for me but for the person whose addressing me either. This whole circle of sadness didn’t appeal to me that much. So, I though that I have to change this identity. So at that time, I considered myself, I looked at my self and said to myself that what do you have, what can you do? And the only things that I had were my hands, so I had to use my hands.
So, deliberately I pushed myself towards reading and writing.” said Tanzila Tanzila changed the sympathies of others towards her into recognition as she used her abilities to be recognized of being a writer, trainer, painter, a consultant and a social charity campaigner. Tanzila’s mother, who has been the driving force behind her success story, says she always had the flair to learn and deliver. Mrs. Farhat Raza Khan, Tanzila Khan’s mother, says her charisma was always there. “Tanzila’s charisma was always there since the time of her birth. I have a special bonding with her not only as a mother but also of being the one to keep track of her work and engagements. As a parent, I have never stopped her from seeking her ambitions be turned into reality because I see my success in hers.” Tanzila is also a major contributor towards working for the education and disability rights in Pakistan. She has already organized two major projects and keeps making constant visits to rural areas, playing her part in awareness campaigns for the poor.
Her brother says she is not just special for what she has achieved in life, but is a very important part of the family whose smile keeps the family happy. “She is not just special for her achievement. She is special in every way. Even when, she was not involved social work and whatever she is doing, she was the gem of the family, soul of the family. She is basically the one, who kept it all colorful, all going well, smile on every body’s face. Not just us, but the focal point in every gathering, wherever we went.” said Mohammad Raza Khan, Brother, Tanzila Khan. Tanzila has represented Pakistan on National and International Forums. Carrying her identity as a girl on a wheel chair, Tanzila is full of energy as her positivity and confidence is spreading positive ambitions amongst other disabled people. “I think I’m someone who’s just too excited, I’m just too excited to be given a life. Many say Tanzila Khan is a shining star who has proved that disability cannot hinder achievement of goals and ambitions as her efforts ensure her bright future.
Hamza Ameer is a News Correspondent in Pakistan for Press Tv Iran, Nile Tv International Egypt and Headlines Today, Delhi. He can be reached at hamza.ameer@hotmail.co.ukLahore attack: Photo 'showing Eiffel Tower lit up in colours of Pakistan flag' is from 2007 Rugby World Cup The green and white colour scheme pictured was intended to represent a rugby pitch nine years ago Wednesday 30 March 2016 09:02 BST A viral photo appearing to show the Eiffel Tower lit up in the colours of Pakistan’s national flag to commemorate the Lahore attacks has emerged to be from the Rugby World Cup. Images of the monument illuminated in green and white were shared by thousands of people on Twitter and Facebook in the wake of Sunday’s suicide bombing. Many praised the “solidarity” apparently shown by the French to the Pakistani city, where more than 72 people were killed in a park during Easter celebrations. — Jack Mull (@J4CKMULL) March 27, 2016 The atrocity came days after the Brussels attacks, which saw monuments around the world light up in the colours of the Belgian flag.
In a similar spectacle to that seen following the massacres in Paris in November, Tower Bridge, the Brandenburg Gate, Burj Khalifa and Christ the Redeemer statue were among those illuminated. The display was not repeated for Lahore, but photos of the Eiffel Tower in green and gold was widely shared with the hashtag #prayforPakistan. One person praised the “beautiful show of solidarity” but commentators quickly pointed out that photos being used on Twitter dated from 2007. According to the Eiffel Tower’s official website, the monument was illuminated to honour France hosting the Rugby World Cup. Lahore Blasts kill at least 70 The green section represented the pitch, while white beams of light created the illusion of goalposts and a giant rugby ball was suspended from the second floor. Many commenters were angered that the same commemorations seen for Belgium, where 35 died, had not been afforded for Pakistan. "Strange how Europeans are only upset when they die," one person wrote.