ISLAMABAD
\nSpeaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf has 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 underdeveloped where women are not encouraged and promoted.
\nHe said that Pakistani women are talented and take active part in politics. He expressed these views while addressing the closing ceremony of Round Table of Political Parties on Women\u2019s Manifesto organized by Women Parliamentary Cacus( WPC) in collaboration with UN Women in Islamabad today.
\nWhile mentioning the proactive role of women parliamentarians, he said that women parliamentarians have been at forefront to be proactive and active in the legislative process. He also said that the constitution also discourages gender based discrimination. He also said that women empowerment should be the central goal of manifestos of all political parties.
\nThe Speaker Raja Pervez has said that stable politics and a strong Parliament is interlinked with political empowerment of women. He also said that women comprise more than fifty percent of the population and their representation in politics would strengthen Parliament and democracy. He extended felicitation to the organizer of this successful Round table conference. He also appreciated the consensus evolved in manifesto is praiseworthy.
\nMs.Shahida Rehmani, General Secretary WPC said that WPC has always been at the forefront to legislate for protection of fundamental women\u2019s rights. She said that political participation of women is vital for the progress and development of the country.
\nShe 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 the Next 16th National Assembly is essential for their economic and social empowerment.
\nFreeha 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 organising this successful conference.
\nShaista Pervaiz Malik, Ex General Secretary of WPC has appreciated the support of Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez for always promoting women participation in the legislative arena. She said that all parties will remain committed to their manifesto.
\nMNA 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. She further encouraged the women representatives of all parties to strengthen women around them and upscale them so that they live better lives.
\nFarhat ullah Babar Secretary General Pakistan People Parties said that WPC represents all women across the country. He also stressed on the need to include suggestions for political empowerment in the manifesto of all political parties. He said that women\u2019s representation should be enhanced in Parliament House. He said that women general seats should be at least 18percent.
\nMs.Bushara Rindh representative of Balochistan Awami Party emphasized that Pakistani women are the most talented in the world. She said that good governance and education for girls is key to empower women.
\nJamal Dawar, Representative of National Democratic Movement stressed on the need to organise such conferences at regional and provincial level. He also highlighted the efforts of his party to empower women locally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf has 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 underdeveloped where women are not encouraged and promoted. He said that Pakistani women are talented and take active part in politics. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":324417,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-344168","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n