To get your rights, make a graveyard of your oppressers, Sharif tells women

Describing himself as a khaadim (servant) of nation, Sharif says he is also a servant of mothers, sisters, daughters.


Sidrah Moiz March 08, 2012
To get your rights, make a graveyard of your oppressers, Sharif tells women

LAHORE: “If women in Pakistan are considered to be mazloom (oppressed) then I say make a graveyard of zaalim (tyrants) and get your rights,” exclaimed Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif.

Speaking at a function in Lahore on International Women’s day, Sharif said, “I understand there are many hurdles in the way of the women of Pakistan as it is a male-dominated society and their talents are suppressed by men.”

Commenting on the performance of college girls during a tableau at the event, he said, “You see how they broke the shackles and emancipated themselves, this is the strength of women.”

Describing himself as a khaadim (servant) of the nation, he said, “I am also the servant of mothers, of sisters and of daughters as much as I am a servant of the rest of the nation.”

Sharif also announced that funds of Rs20 million have been allocated for women.

He said that he has some recommendations which he will get approved by the assembly. “Once approved, the recommendations will certainly help in resolving women’s issues.”

COMMENTS (15)

s shah | 12 years ago | Reply

Very violent imagery. If this is how the CM talks is it any wonder that people think that violence is the answer to any and every conflict ? Enough talk about bloodshed and violence. Haven't we had enough ?

Shakky | 12 years ago | Reply

Really, Mr. Shahbaz Sharif? What about Asia Bibi? Would you agree that your provincial government is complicit in her being oppressed? Would you apply your own advice to yourself?

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