Provincial Minister for Population Welfare & Environment Protection Begum Zakia Shahnawaz has said that Protection of Women against Violence Bill is a historic step of Punjab government which will help reduce the incidents of injustices and excesses with the women. She said that 15 percent quota for women in jobs, share in heritance and their protection at socio-economic and legal level is a welcome step by Punjab government.
She expressed these views while addressing a seminar regarding Protection of Women against Violence Bill at Government College University, today. The Provincial Minister said that we have to give equal status to women and restore their confidence and self-respect in the society. She said that implementation on this Bill is the joint responsibility of the government and the people. She said that due to implementation of this Bill, our daughters and sisters will remain safe. Zakia Shahnawaz appreciating the political, socio-economic and literary services of Government College University asked the students to always serve the country and take care of people living in backward areas. She stressed the need of individual and collective efforts for the success of this Bill.
Later, Advisor to Chief Minister Salman Sufi giving a briefing regarding Protection of Women against Violence Bill said that protection of life, property and respect of women is the responsibility of the state and it is discharging it efficiently. He said that government wants to provide justice to every woman at her doorstep for which a strategy is being evolved. Prof. Hassan Ameer Shah, teachers and a large number of male and female students attended the seminar.