PR No. 191
FEDERAL MINISTER OF INTER-PROVINCIAL COORDINATION,DR FEHMIDA MIRZA HELD A MEETING WITH CANADIAN PARLIAMENTARIAN AND GOVERNOR GB TODAY AT THE MINISTRY
Islamabad: January 28, 2020

Federal minister of inter provincial coordination ,Dr Fehmida Mirza, held a meeting in her office today with Canadian parliamentarian of Pakistani origin, Miss Salma Ataullah jan .Dr Fehmida appreciated Miss Salma by saying ”it’s wonderful to have Canadian senator joining our parliamentarians to support women political participation here in Pakistan”. She acknowledged her efforts towards supporting and encouraging the participation of women in the field of politics. Federal Minister, while praising the Canadian senator towards developing mechanisms, legislations and policies to prioritize women empowerment and rights, also briefed about the steps, the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination is taking in this regard. She expressed that the ministry has always given great importance towards females sports promotion and their participation in all disciplines of sports. Federal minister highlighted the importance of the role of women for the progress of our country, not only in terms of economic development, but also in political and social domains. While undersocring the rights of women and their empowerment, Dr Fehmida informed the senator that the incumbent government is greatly emphasizing and showing commitment towards framing women friendly laws and also providing them platforms for enhanced skills development. Governor of Gilgit Baltistan also called on to the Federal Minister today. He apprised the Federal Minister about the overall steps that have been taken in GB regarding women empowerment vis a vis, their economic and social independence. He also briefed that the GB government is focusing a great deal towards the role of women in sports and are putting their all efforts towards ”women sports promotion”.

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