Unprecedented in the Pakistani Parliament’s history: women lawmakers present 133 bills in 4 years
Source: Associated Press of Pakistan
Contrary to popular belief, the performance of Women legislators in both Houses remained remarkable and in Parliament’s history they presented a significant number of 133 bills for legislative business in just four years (2018 to 2021).
Having representation of only 33% in both Houses, women have participated in parliamentary business, including a number of key legislation pertaining to women rights/human rights, moved some significant resolutions, calling attention notices concerning matters of national importance and budget cut motions.
Click here to read the full article published by Associated Press of Pakistan on 14 December 2021.
Contrary to popular belief, the performance of Women legislators in both Houses remained remarkable and in Parliament’s history they presented a significant number of 133 bills for legislative business in just four years (2018 to 2021).
Having representation of only 33% in both Houses, women have participated in parliamentary business, including a number of key legislation pertaining to women rights/human rights, moved some significant resolutions, calling attention notices concerning matters of national importance and budget cut motions.
Click here to read the full article published by Associated Press of Pakistan on 14 December 2021.