Women Participation Increasing In Social, Political Spheres
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published April 25, 2018 | 01:26 PM
Women have increased their presence at important decision making forums and are actively participating at important institutions like Parliament giving vital input for bringing social and economic change.
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 25th Apr, 2018 ) :Women have increased their presence at important decision making forums and are actively participating at important institutions like Parliament giving vital input for bringing social and economic change.
Talking to APP Wednesday, parliamentarian Asia Naz Tanoli said that Pakistan is a country whose 51% of population consists of women, but this dominant chunk of populace has to face many challenges.
Legislative and oversight roles provide female parliamentarians with an important platform to influence social change and contribute to peace, security and development. She said from agriculture to business, women are actively participating in all the fields in Pakistan.
"Access to resources is key to encourage women for playing pro-active role in progress and prosperity of the country," she remarked. She said Pakistan continues to encourage women in all aspects of society and it is the duty of every woman to realize her basic rights and come forward to participate actively in the political system of Pakistan.
"Women role in politics of Pakistan is historic and has significant value since Pakistan came into being, their representation in all departments is tremendous," she said. She further said that women had been empowered in Pakistan more as compared to other countries and they are playing vital role in different departments.
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