Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif made big announcements for the women of Punjab in connection with the International Women’s Day and inaugurated the International Women Safety App “Never Again” to ensure the protection of the women.
The CM addressed the ceremony while making the women police officers and other officers standing beside her.
CM Maryam while addressing the ceremony organized by the Women Development Department announced to increase the job quota of the women in the Punjab Public Service Commission from 10 percent to 15 percent.
She directed to complete the induction of women on the vacant posts in every department. Maryam Nawaz revealed that Rs. 1 billion fund would be allocated to establish Day Care Centres at the workplaces adding that hostels will also be established for the working women.
A paid internship, she said, would be launched for the women. “50 percent loans will be granted to the women for doing online business,” she announced. The CM announced that the Board of Revenue would transfer the inheritance to the heirs after ascertaining the share of the daughters. The transfer fee would not be charged on gifting property to the sisters and daughters.
A new law, she said, would be framed for getting maternity leave for the working women in three days.
A separate place and timings would be fixed for the women in the gymnasiums and stadiums, she said, adding that a separate place for offering prayer and separate place for washrooms will be allocated for the women in government institutions. Pink bikes will be given to the riders especially to the girls and legislation will also be made for their protection. The proportion of women paying university fees would range from 50 to 70 percent.
The proportionate share of the women in the international scholarships will range from 50 to 70 percent. Industries will be restored for the promotion of handicrafts across Punjab. CM disclosed that a strict legislation will be undertaken to eradicate domestic employment for young girls across Punjab. She urged the parents to give confidence, trust and opportunities to the daughters. If a daughter or a sister wants to become an engineer or a doctor then she should be allowed to adopt these professions. An opportunity should be given to a daughter if she wants to study or play any game. Allah Almighty has bestowed upon me the distinction to become the first woman Chief Minister of Punjab. “The distinction of Chief Ministership not only belongs to me but to every mother, daughter and sister.”
This distinction goes to those men who want to see their woman advance forward in the practical fields. “I wish that this tradition of assuming the office of the Chief Minister by a woman should continue.”
