{"id":543978,"date":"2026-05-01T08:45:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T03:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=543978"},"modified":"2026-05-01T08:45:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T03:45:39","slug":"govt-committed-to-womens-welfare-protection-cm-afridi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/govt-committed-to-womens-welfare-protection-cm-afridi\/","title":{"rendered":"Govt committed to women\u2019s welfare, protection: CM Afridi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>DLP Report<br \/>\nPESHAWAR<br \/>\nChief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Thursday reaffirmed the provincial government\u2019s commitment to strengthening social welfare initiatives, with a particular focus on women\u2019s protection and empowerment.<br \/>\nHe expressed these views while addressing the inauguration ceremony of district-level \u201cStatus of Women\u201d Committees, where formal notifications were issued for the appointment of chairpersons in 26 districts across the province. The event was attended by Deputy Speaker Suriya Bibi, Secretary Social Welfare Sharif Hussain, Chairperson of KP Commission on the Status of Women Dr Samira Shams, senior officials and other stakeholders. The chief minister described the establishment of the committees as an important step towards safeguarding women\u2019s rights and promoting their welfare at the grassroots level.<br \/>\nHighlighting key initiatives, he said the government was expanding social protection programmes, including Darul Amans, shelter homes, the \u201cKoi Bhoka Na Soy\u201d initiative and Ehsaas Kafalat, to enhance their outreach and effectiveness.<br \/>\nMr Afridi said \u201cZamung Kor\u201d remained a priority project, calling it a model institution for the care, education and rehabilitation of vulnerable children.<br \/>\nHe directed the Social Welfare Department to take practical steps to further strengthen welfare programmes and assured full government support in this regard.<br \/>\nCongratulating the newly appointed chairpersons, he urged them to perform their duties with commitment and integrity, and to play an active role in protecting women\u2019s rights.<br \/>\nThe chief minister emphasised that women play a vital role in social and economic development and reiterated the government\u2019s resolve to provide them with greater opportunities and institutional support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DLP Report PESHAWAR Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Thursday reaffirmed the provincial government\u2019s commitment to strengthening social welfare initiatives, with a particular focus on women\u2019s protection and empowerment. 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