Punjab Minister for Law, Parliamentary Affairs, and Cooperatives Muhammad Basharat Raja on Monday said the Punjab Assembly is introducing two new important legislation to empower females.
In a message on the occasion of International Women's Day, he said that the provincial government was taking effective steps for the welfare and protection of women at large.
He highlighted that the bills on Women Hostels Authority, as well as Inherited Property, would help ensure legal empowerment of women.
“It would enable easy access to rights, right after the bills are assented to by the assembly members and governor,” he explained.
He further said that the Constitution of Pakistan guarantees and emphasizes on providing rights to the better half of the society.
Read more: Woman remanded in TikTokers' murder case
“It gives them respect and legitimate place in society,” Basharat pointed out.
“To protect women who are less privileged, the government has also founded shelter homes,” he added.
The law minister underscored that the Punjab Women Protection Authority has been activated to help victims of violence, and after Multan, women protection centres are also being set up in Rawalpindi and Lahore.
Basharat flaunted the industrial homes active in all districts of Punjab to help women acquire skills to become a strong part of the economy.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 9th, 2021.
COMMENTS
Comments are moderated and generally will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive.
For more information, please see our Comments FAQ