‘Women empowerment key to bright, prosperous future’

NA Speaker, others participate in WPC event throwing weight behind call for building inclusive, equitable society

ISLAMABAD:

Speaker of the National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf on Monday said empowering women in leadership roles was not only a matter of fairness and justice, but rather of urgency and necessity.

“Women bring unique perspectives and skills to the table, and their full participation in leadership positions is crucial for the progress and development of our country,” he said while addressing the National Convention of Women Parliamentarians at the Pakistan National Council of Arts on Monday.

The event was organised by the Women Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) of the National Assembly and was attended by esteemed parliamentarians, government dignitaries, and members of civil society from all over the country. Pervez underscored that it was “our responsibility to create a more inclusive and equitable society”, where women had equal opportunities and the support they needed to succeed in leadership positions.

The Speaker also praised the efforts of Secretary of WPC, Shahida Rehmani who has dedicated herself to promoting women's rights and highlighting their contributions on national and international forums.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 14^th, 2023.