Story of Dr. Salma Maqbool

1. The chairperson and trustee of PFFB

2. Early Life & Disability
 Dr. Salma Maqbool was born in 1945.
 After graduating as a medical doctor in 1974, she was
diagnosed as suffering from Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), a
genetically transmitted disease that leads to loss of vision
due to death of rod and cone photorecepture in the retina

3. Marriage
 In February 1978, she got married to Captain Maqbool
Ahmed.
 Who was totally blind at that time
 Together, they braved the thick and thin of life for 30 year
 The marriage with a blind person show the difficulties in
her life.
 Dr. Salma was died on January 12 last year after
undergoing an open-heart surgery

4. Inspirations
 Her legacy was simple if there is ever a chance to do
good ,ask not why,but why not!

5. Achievements
 The Darakhshan Resource and Training Centre for
Girls and Women with Disabilities.
 The Rehabilitation Project of PFFB (Pakistan
Foundation Fighting Blindneess).
 Chief Patron, District Social Welfare Council,
Rawalpindi.
 Member Rawalpindi District Committee for the
Rehabilitation of the Disabled Persons
 Member, Rawalpindi District Bait-ul-Mal Committee

6. Awards
 Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in 2001
 The Fatima Jinnah Award in 2006
 Pakistan Golden Jubilee Commemorative Gold Medal for
Social Servics as a Member of the Rawalpindi Divisional
Social Welfare Council in 1997
 UN Testimonial for Dedicated Services to the UN World
Program of Action Concerning Disabled Persons in 1992
 An Excellence Award for Blind Persons All India
Confidration of the blind, New Dehli, in 2003

7. Inspirations
 She was particularly a beacon of hope.
 strength and inspiration to millions of disabled people
around the global.
 It has been guiding light for those who needed a little
support and encouragement to get back on their feet.
 Her legacy was simple if there is ever a chance to do
good ,ask not why,but why not!
 Dr. Salma one of those who continue to live even after
their death (May her soul rest in enternal peace)