Sheikh Umer Farooq develops affordable Braille books software

The Express Tribune April 24, 2024, 10:00 AM UTC

Summary: Sheikh Umer Farooq from Karachi developed Boltay Huroof software to provide affordable Braille books for the visually impaired in Pakistan, where over two million are blind. The software includes science and technology books and aims to improve education accessibility. Farooq's company also collaborates with banks to provide banking documents in Braille. The software's future plans include creating property documents in Braille to promote inclusive education.

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