PESHAWAR
\nGovernor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has emphasized that women are equal partners in the development of society and the country. He said that women in the province are excelling in every field and that the Pashtun culture has always upheld the dignity and respect of women.
\nThe Governor was addressing the Bint-e-Hawa Achievement Awards ceremony as the chief guest at the Governor\u2019s House in Peshawar on Monday. The event honored outstanding women from various sectors including health, education, social work, sports, literature, journalism, IT, and science.
\n\u201cPashtun society has always given women a position of honor and respect,\u201d the Governor remarked, adding that the Pakistan Peoples Party has always championed women\u2019s rights through practical measures.
\nHe also announced the establishment of the first Women University in Bannu to serve the southern districts of the province.
\nProminent personalities in attendance included MPA Asma Alam, founder of Bint-e-Hawa Forum Alamzaib, and former provincial ombudsperson Rakhshanda Naz. The Governor presented awards to talented women, while Lifetime Achievement Awards were given to Rakhshanda Naz, Farzana Ali, and Nasreen Aman for their exceptional contributions.
\nGovernor Kundi congratulated all award recipients and commended the Bint-e-Hawa Forum and its sponsors for encouraging talented women across diverse fields.
\nHe said that this award ceremony is evidence of the province\u2019s values that recognize and appreciate women\u2019s roles, not only in family matters but also in social and professional spheres.
\nHe paid tribute to Pakistan\u2019s first elected female Prime Minister, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, calling her a global role model for Pakistani women.
\n\u201cBenazir Bhutto is remembered for her dignity, courage, and leadership. The Benazir Income Support Programme is a reflection of her visionary commitment to empowering women,\u201d he said.
\nGovernor Kundi stressed that true development and prosperity cannot be achieved without empowering women.
\n\u201cWomen\u2019s empowerment and youth engagement are central to my agenda as Governor,\u201d he said, adding that new initiatives will be introduced to promote the province\u2019s talented youth, especially female athletes.
\nAt the conclusion of the event, the Governor also presented awards to the organizers of the Bint-e-Hawa Forum for their efforts in recognizing and celebrating women\u2019s achievements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PESHAWAR Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has emphasized that women are equal partners in the development of society and the country. He said that women in the province are excelling in every field and that the Pashtun culture has always upheld the dignity and respect of women. The Governor was addressing the Bint-e-Hawa Achievement […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-494710","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-top-news"],"yoast_head":"\n