Tag: Parliament

(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…

(April 7, 2023) Secretary WPC Dr. Shahida Rehmani chaired the WPC Working Council Meeting. The session focused on discussing upcoming activities aimed at advancing women’s empowerment in Pakistan. The meeting’s agenda revolved around fostering gender equality and promoting women’s participation in various spheres of society. The WPC Working Council Meeting was attended by esteemed Women…

(April 7, 2023) Secretary Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) Dr. Shahida Rehmani and MNA Ms. Wajiha Qamar met with UN Women representative Mr Hassan Hakeem to explore potential collaborations aimed at promoting women empowerment and gender equality. The discussions focused on potential joint initiatives and programs, likely involving educational efforts, community awareness initiatives, policy advocacy, and…

(29th March 2023) In a bid to empower women MPs on reserved seats, Secretary WPC, Dr. Shahida Rehmani has always been on forefront to eliminate all forms of discrimination. Recently, she met with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to follow up on her previous meeting with the Prime Minister regarding allocation…