By FT Correspondent
ISLAMABAD –A parliamentary delegation from the People’s Majlis of the Republic of Maldives held discussions with Convenors and Members of the Parliamentary Forums of the National Assembly of Pakistan at Parliament House, Islamabad, focusing on parliamentary cooperation and the exchange of legislative experiences.
The meeting covered women’s political participation, youth empowerment, child rights, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), climate change, water governance, renewable energy and parliamentary oversight.
Secretary Women Parliamentary Caucus (WPC), Dr. Shahida Rehmani, briefed the delegation on Pakistan’s experience of cross-party parliamentary cooperation, gender-responsive budgeting, women’s political participation and legislative scrutiny.
President Young Parliamentarians Forum (YPF), Syeda Nosheen Iftikhar, highlighted initiatives to strengthen youth participation in democratic processes, including legislative studies, digital transformation, internships and engagement with educational institutions.
Convenor Parliamentary Taskforce on SDGs, Shaista Pervaiz, outlined Pakistan’s parliamentary mechanisms for supporting SDG implementation, with particular focus on water governance, climate resilience, renewable energy and youth engagement.
Federal Coordinator of the Parliamentary Caucus on Child Rights, Danyal Chaudhary, briefed the delegation on parliamentary efforts relating to child protection, education, nutrition, polio eradication, child labour and early marriage.
The Maldivian delegation also shared its experiences in women and youth participation, child protection, education, climate resilience, water resources and renewable energy. Both sides exchanged views on parliamentary oversight, legislative processes and institutional cooperation.
The delegation appreciated the initiatives of Pakistan’s Parliamentary Forums and expressed interest in strengthening parliamentary collaboration between the two countries on issues of mutual interest.
