The committee also expressed satisfaction over the biometric verification system introduced at government schools. PHOTO: AFP
“We want equal respect like our male lawmakers,” said a PTI woman lawmaker who was among the protesters. She on the condition of anonymity said the reason behind their boycott was “lack of respect for them in the house”.
They have been agitating over what they alleged as not being heard in the party or in the government. In addition, they have been demanding a fair share in development schemes for their constituencies.
Meanwhile, lawmakers of the JI and PPP exchanged harsh words after the latter pointed out quorum, forcing the deputy speaker to adjourn the sitting.
PPP’s MPA Sahibzada Sanaullah pointed out quorum which angered JI’s MPA Muhammad Ali
Published in The Express Tribune, January 27th, 2017.
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