Lahore, November 28, 2020 (PPI-OT): Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has given, in principle, approval to establish more centres for the rehabilitation of female victims of violence. The Rawalpindi and Lahore centres will be activated soon and the facility will also be extended to other cities. The CM stated this while presiding over a meeting at his office to review the performance of Punjab Women Protection Authority. Chairperson PWPA Kaneez Fatima briefed about the performance and future roadmap.
The CM also directed the Punjab Women Protection Authority to review the utilization of existing buildings for new centres and surplus employees be utilized, instead of new recruitments. He assured all-out support to the PWPA and directed it to take steps for providing best services along with the timely nomination of divisional committee members.
The PWPA is the best platform to protect and redress the women suffering from violence or abuse. The PTI government is the protector of women’s rights and the religion of Islam has also given equal rights to the womenfolk, he added. Secretary Social Welfare, DG PWPA and others were also present.
For more information, contact:
Office of the Chief Minister of Punjab
Government of the Punjab
8-Club Road, GOR-I, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99205562-3
Fax: +92-42-99205561
Website: https://cm.punjab.gov.pk/