Across Pakistan, many people with mobility limitations are effectively trapped at home because a wheelchair is unaffordable or unavailable. A policy brief from Johns Hopkins notes a major data gap: WHO estimates at least 31 million people have a disability in Pakistan, yet only 913,667 were recorded as having a disability in the 2017 national census—a discrepancy that highlights how easily needs are missed and under-supported.
A wheelchair can restore independence, reduce isolation, and help someone reach school, work, and healthcare.

WHO reports a stark global access gap: of the 80 million people who need a wheelchair, only 5–35% have access, depending on the country. WHO also lists common barriers such as high costs, low awareness, limited access, inadequate product range, and policy/funding gaps.