Report: Hurish Shah FT:
ISLAMABAD– Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has paid tribute to the invaluable contributions of rural women to agricultural development, food security and Pakistan’s socio-economic progress, stressing the need to ensure equal opportunities, economic empowerment and protection of their rights.
In his message ahead of the International Day of Rural Women, observed annually on October 15, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq highlighted the vital role of rural women in agriculture, livestock management, household economies and community development.
He noted that rural women continue to face challenges in accessing quality education, healthcare, financial resources and economic opportunities. He emphasized the need to improve their access to vocational training, modern agricultural technologies and financial services, while safeguarding their legal, property and inheritance rights.
The Speaker said Parliament has an important role in promoting gender equality through effective legislation and oversight. He called for coordinated efforts by relevant institutions and stakeholders to improve the socio-economic conditions of rural women.
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq stressed that empowering rural women is essential for poverty alleviation, agricultural growth, food security and sustainable national development.
