Ayaz Sadiq advocates women’s rights in a special message

Author: Staff Report

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Wednesday said that the role of women was very important towards prosperity and progress in every society but it was unfortunate that women around the globe were abused, harassed, marginalised and were compelled to lead a miserable life under a constant shadow of violence, discrimination and poverty.

He stressed upon the world community for collective efforts and better legislation to protect women’s rights. He expressed these views in his message on International Women’s Day being commemorated throughout the world today (Thursday). He said that Islam gave equal respect and rights to women and strictly negated gender discrimination. He also said that women in our society were confronting severe problems in education, healthcare and employment sectors. He said denying women their due rights was hampering economic progress and development.

Published in Daily Times, March 8th 2018.

Share
Leave a Comment

Recent Posts

  • Pakistan

Gandapur, Bushra Bibi Resurface at KP Assembly Speaker’s Residence Amid Political Turmoil

Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Bushra Bibi, wife of PTI founder…

12 hours ago
  • Top Stories

Trump’s team signs formal transition agreement with Biden administration

US President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has officially signed a memorandum of understanding with the…

12 hours ago
  • Pakistan

Pak-US relations have huge potential to grow: US experts

Relations between Pakistan and the U.S. have the potential to grow and scale up in…

12 hours ago
  • Pakistan

Imran calls for ‘fight till the end’ as govt rules out talks

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has lauded his party's supporters in Islamabad and D-Chowk,…

22 hours ago
  • Pakistan

Pakistan, Belarus to fast-track bilateral deals, sign several MOUs

Pakistan and Belarus on Tuesday agreed on the early realization of bilateral accords to enhance…

22 hours ago
  • Pakistan

Kurram clashes death toll rises to 99 as truce falters

The death toll from the recent violence that has plagued the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kurram district…

22 hours ago