Economic empowerment fund for women set up

ISLAMABAD:

The Balochistan government has initiated multiple projects to empower and facilitate women in the province in a bid to make them a strong member of the society and channelise their talent for development.

An official on Tuesday said equal opportunities are and safety is being provided to women from all walks of life including at professional work places.

He highlighted that the government kicked off the construction of women business incubation centers and women bazaars at Quetta, Khuzdar and Gwadar with the aim to support women to set up their businesses, enhance their entrepreneurship skills and overcome the challenges being faced by them in the market.

“It has been decided to set up an economic empowerment fund for women at the cost of Rs500 million which would provide financial assistance and make them self-sufficient,” she told APP.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 9^th, 2022.