In a significant move towards inclusivity, Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab announced that the entry fee for special children at the Karachi Zoo has been abolished. ProPakistani reported that the mayor emphasized the importance of treating special children as a 'valuable part of society' and underscored the collective responsibility to care for them. The decision, which took immediate effect, is part of broader efforts by the Sindh government to support special children through initiatives in employment, skills development, and public awareness. Mayor Wahab highlighted that providing equal opportunities is a 'shared social responsibility' and stressed the importance of access to modern education and assistive devices for special children.