Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab on Information and Spokesperson to the Punjab Government Hasaan Khawar has said that eradication of prejudice against femininity is the need of the hour.
He said that appreciating the contribution of women and creating equal opportunities for them to move forward is a means to that end. He expressed these views while addressing the annual convocation of Leeds University here at Aiwan-e-Iqbal, as well as addressing a seminar in connection with International Women’s Day at Punjab University.
Congratulating the graduating students, Hasaan Khawar said that no matter how important the knowledge acquired in universities is, it is useless if not coupled with ‘work ethics and due diligence’ in practical life.
SACM advised the passing students to work on their emotional quotient as well to make the fullest of whatever it is they will do.
On the occasion, Hasaan Khawar also congratulated Chairman Lahore Leeds University Mian Zahoor Ahmed Wattoo and Vice Chancellor Prof. Ashhad Ahmed.
Hasaan Khawar further said that although the government has taken several steps to address the issues of women, more needs to be done in this regard.
If men change their thinking and attitude towards women and accept women as their equal, then there is no need to celebrate Women’s Day, SACM maintained. “We have to give women an environment in which they do not have to suffer harassment,” he was of the view.
Hasaan Khawar said that the coming decade belongs to women.
