Islamabad, April 2, 2019; Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri has said that women are matchless asset of this nation and they are capable to change the fate of the country. He said that setting right direction for young women will pave the way for channelizing their potentials into positive socio-economic activities. He also mentioned that women have showed their courage and braveness in all socio-economic spheres in Pakistan. He expressed these views while addressing the delegation of Young Women leadership Conference at Parliament house on Tuesday.

The Deputy Speaker said that the half population in Pakistan is women and it is the responsibility of the state to include this crucial portion of the population into national mainstream. He mentioned that present government is bent upon creating harassment free environment for women at all socio-economic spheres. He also appreciated that young women have surpassed in all social spheres especially in the field of the education at every level. “We are proud of our girls who are excelling in all educational institutions” he added. He advised the young girls to work hard and to make goals for themselves.

While appreciating   contribution of the women parliamentarians he said that there are 68 women parliamentarian in the national Assembly and they are striving hard for protecting the basic women rights at legislation and implementation level He also said that women participation in the field of politics is undeniable and young women leadership conference is providing a right plate forum for women to have exposure regarding the political activities in Pakistan. ‘You are fortunate to be included in the young women leadership conference because your future in the politics will change the fate of the country” he added. He prayed for the bright future of the young girls. He appreciated the efforts of the HRD network for providing this opportunity to 157 girls of all districts across the Pakistan. He also said that women in Baluchistan need special attention of such organizations.

Amina Sadar ,Programme Manager HRDN and other participants expressed their gratitude for providing this opportunity.  She said that bright future of the Pakistan depends upon bright future of the young women and it is women leadership which can bring revolution both at home and country level. The meeting was followed by answer question session. Besides, the participants of young women leadership Conference the meeting was attended by women member of the National Assembly and Senate.