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(May 16, 2023) Secretary WPC Dr. Shahida Rehmani, accompanied by Dr. Nafisa Shah, MNA and Ms. Mehnaz Akber Aziz, MNA presided over a significant meeting held at the Women’s Parliamentary Council (WPC) Secretariat. The meeting was attended by Mr. Zafarullah Khan, Ms. Nadia Aly from AGHS Legal Aid and Mr. Hassan Hakeem from UN Women…

(May 16, 2023) Secretary WPC Dr. Shahida Rehmani, accompanied by MNA Dr. Nafisa Shah and MNA Mehnaz Akber Aziz, presided over a significant meeting held at the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) Secretariat. The meeting was attended by Mr. Zafarullah Khan and Mr. Hassan Hakeem from UN Women Pakistan and representatives of the Ministry of Law…

(May 14, 2023) Women Parliamentarians MNA Dr. Nafisa Shah, MNA Mehnaz Akber Aziz, and Senator Rubina Khalid recently held a significant meeting with Mr. Zafarullah Khan and Mr. Hassan Hakeem from UN Women Pakistan. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss potential collaborations for an upcoming assignment that focuses on the intersection of the…

(May 11, 2023) A Kenyan delegation, headed by H.E. Farah Maalim Mohamed Ahmed, MP Fourth Chairperson of Committees met Secretary Women Parliamentary Caucus Dr. Shahida Rehmani on sidelines of International Constitutional Convention. Hon. Members National Assembly of Pakistan expressed gratitude to the Excellencies for participating in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the #Constitution1973 of Pakistan.…

(May 11, 2023) Mr. Atazov Shailoobek MP, Chair of International Affairs, Defense Security and Immigration Committee of Parliament of Kyrgyz Republic held a meeting with Secretary Women Parliamentary Caucus (WPC), Ms. Shahida Rehmani and other Members National Assembly. Both the sides reiterated to further strength the existing bilateral and Parliamentary relations between the two countries.

(May 11, 2023) Secretary WPC Dr. Shahida Rehmani, accompanied by other Members of the National Assembly (MNAs), recently engaged in a productive parliamentary friendship group meeting with the Syrian Delegation. The meeting served as a platform for both countries to strengthen bonds and foster dialogue, with a shared commitment to building a brighter future. Discussions…

(April 13, 2023) In a significant step towards fostering collaboration between academia and the parliamentary sector, Secretary WPC Dr. Shahida Rehmani recently held a productive meeting with the Vice-Chancellor of Fatima Jinnah Women University, Ms. Saima Hamid. The meeting aimed to discuss an important initiative of connecting parliament with academia, with the anticipation of a…

(April 11, 2023) WPC, in collaboration with Fredrich Eburt Stiftung (FES) Pakistan, organized a consultation session on Gender Responsive Budgeting with the media groups. Hon’ble Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan Mr. Raja Pervaiz Ashraf was the Chief Guest of this consultation. The consultation reiterated on more budgetary allocations for women related development projects/programs.

(April 10, 2023) Secretary WPC Dr. Shahida Rehmani held a productive meeting with the Advisor Chairman Higher Education Commission at the Women’s Parliamentary Council (WPC) office. The meeting focused on exploring future areas for improved access to quality education in the country. Dr. Rehmani and the Advisor Chairman engaged in constructive discussions, highlighting the importance…

(May 9, 2023) Secretary WPC and Parliamentary Secretary Ministry of Industries, Dr. Shahida Rehmani, recently held a productive meeting with Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) to discuss the crucial topic of women entrepreneurship. During the meeting, Dr. Shahida Rehmani emphasized the significance of empowering and supporting women in business as a vital driver…