World Braille Day was observed on Saturday.

The theme of the Day for 2025 was "Celebrating Accessibility and Inclusion for the Visually Impaired".

Braille is a tactile representation of alphabetic and numerical symbols using six dots to represent each letter and number, and even musical, mathematical and scientific symbols.

Braille was named after its inventor Louis Braille in 19th century in France.

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed their commitment to creating a society that empowers all individuals through accessible education, equipping schools with Braille books and establishing specialized centres for visually impaired individuals.

In their separate messages on the occasion of World Braille Day being observed today, both leaders reaffirmed the government's resolve to improve access to education and other facilities for blind individuals.

President Asif Ali Zardari highlighted the necessity of providing high-quality educational and informational materials in Braille throughout the country.

He said Braille is a vital resource for education and information for visually impaired individuals, as access to knowledge is essential for their social and economic independence.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that on this day, we join the global community in celebrating the transformative power of Braille. He said this remarkable system has opened doors to knowledge, communication, and independence for millions of visually impaired individuals worldwide.

Shehbaz Sharif said that Braille is not just a tool for reading and writing; it is also a gateway to inclusivity and equal opportunities, enabling individuals to lead independent and dignified lives.

Both the leaders urged every individual to contribute to promoting accessibility and inclusivity in society for all.