Ijaz Kakakhel
Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf on Wednesday said that no society can develop without inclusion and active participation of women in all segments of society.
He also said that societies remained backwards and under-develop where women are not encouraged and promoted.
He said that Pakistani women are talented and taking active part in politics. He expressed these view while addressing the closing ceremony of Round Table of Political Parties on Women’s Manifesto organized by Women Parliamentary Cacus (WPC) in collaboration with UN Women in Islamabad .
While mentioning the proactive role of women parliamentarians, he said that women parliamentarians have been at forefront to be proactive active in legislative process.
He also said that constitution also discourages gender based discrimination. He also said that women empowerment should be central goal of manifestos of all political parties.
The Speaker Raja Pervez has said that stable politics and strong Parliament is interlinked with political empowerment of women.
He also said that women comprise more than fifty percent of population and their representation in politics would strengthen Parliament and democracy.
He extended felicitation to organizer of this successful Round table conference. He also appreciated the consensus evolved in manifesto is praiseworthy.
Ms. Shahida Rehmani General Secretary WPC said that WPC has always been at the forefront to legislate for protection of fundamental women’s rights.
She said that political participation of women is vital for progress and development of country. She also said that all political parties are in unison to represent women at every political forum.
She also said that empowerment of women and ensuring their participation in Next 16th National Assembly is essential for their economic and social empowerment.
Freeha Omar UN Women Representative in Pakistan said that political participation of women is pivotal for empowering women.
She appreciated the support of Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf and General Secretary WPC for organizing this successful conference.
Shaista Pervaiz Malik Ex General Secretary of WPC has appreciated support of Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez for always promoting women participation in legislative arena.
She said that all parties will remain committed to their manifesto.
MNA Farrukh Khan- Representative Q-League praised the role of Speaker National Assembly Raja Parvez Ashraf and Ms Shahida Rehmani Secretary Women Parliamentary Caucus for their role in promoting and supporting Women Parliamentary Caucus.
