DLP Report
\nPESHAWAR
\nThe provincial government has formally launched the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Women Empowerment Policy (2026\u20132030) amid advancing gender equality across the province.
\nThe policy was unveiled during a ceremony held in Peshawar in collaboration with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women and UN Women, a handout said.
\nThis policy marks a significant milestone toward strengthening institutional mechanisms for promoting gender equality and empowering women across the province.
\nThe chief guest at the ceremony was Provincial Minister for Law, Human Rights and
\nParliamentary Affairs Aftab Alam. The event was also attended by Chairperson of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women Dr Sumera Shams, Secretary of the Commission Shazia Ata, the Chief Khateeb, senior provincial government officials, members of the Provincial Assembly, heads of key institutions, representatives of civil society, academia, the private sector, United Nations agencies, development partners, and other important stakeholders.
\nAddressing the ceremony, Minister Aftab Alam stated that the Women Empowerment Policy (2026\u20132030) is not merely a document but a practical commitment of the provincial government to safeguard women\u2019s rights, dignity, and equal opportunities.
\nHe reaffirmed the government\u2019s resolve to ensure effective implementation of the policy through legislation, institutional coordination, and timely provision of resources.
\nOn the occasion, Chairperson Dr. Samira Shams stated that the success of the policy depends on strong institutional coordination and continuous monitoring. Referring to the vision of PTI\u2019s founding leader Imran Khan to make women equal partners in development, she said the policy reflects a shared responsibility to translate commitments into practical actions.
\nShe added that the Commission will work closely with all relevant departments and partners to ensure transparent, inclusive, and accountable implementation.
\nDuring the ceremony, Secretary Shazia Atta delivered a detailed presentation on the Women Empowerment Policy (2026\u20132030), briefing participants on its key features, priority sectors, and implementation mechanisms.
\nA representative of UN Women remarked that the policy is an important step toward achieving Sustainable Development Goal 5 and promoting gender-responsive governance in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
\nUN Women will continue to support the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through technical assistance, institutional coordination, and the sharing of global best practices to ensure effective implementation of the policy.
\nThe Women Empowerment Policy (2026\u20132030) aims to strengthen gender-responsive governance, improve women\u2019s access to justice, education, healthcare, and economic opportunities, promote meaningful participation in decision-making, and integrate gender perspectives into digital innovation, climate resilience, and social protection systems.
\nThe policy also gives special consideration to the needs of the merged districts and emerging gender disparities identified at the provincial level.
\nThe ceremony concluded with a panel discussion in which experts from social, economic, legal, political, digital, and climate sectors presented practical recommendations to translate the policy into actionable outcomes.
\nGovernment representatives reaffirmed their commitment to effective implementation through departmental work plans, budget integration, and monitoring mechanisms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DLP Report PESHAWAR The provincial government has formally launched the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Women Empowerment Policy (2026\u20132030) amid advancing gender equality across the province. The policy was unveiled during a ceremony held in Peshawar in collaboration with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Commission on the Status of Women and UN Women, a handout said. This policy marks a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-534846","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-peshawar"},"yoast_head":"\n