KARACHI, (Parliament Times) : Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri and American Political and Economic Chief Shelly Saxon held an important meeting at the American Consulate. Both leaders are discussed on various topics especially women’s representation in political parties and being the women’s representative of Balochistan Awami Party, general elections, Balochistan politics. There was a lively discussion about the role of Balochistan Awami Party and BAP as an emerging political force. Earlier, American Political and Economic Chief Shelly Saxon welcomed Samina Mumtaz Zehri on her arrival at the American Consulate. While discussing on this occasion, Shelly Saxon appreciated appreciated the political and social services of Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri. Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri while talking to US Political and Economic Chief Shelley Saxon informed about the role of women in Balochistan politics and the role of women in Balochistan Awami Party as an emerging political force. She said that many women have been appointed to high positions in Pakistan including Balochistan in the past and have performed their duties well.
She said that BAP believes in democratic values and the focus of our politics is the welfare of the people and equal rapid development. Shelley Saxon while speaking agreed that women are the main pillar of any society which cannot be ignored in any case. Women play an important role in the development of the society and no society can develop without the participation of women. At this occasion Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri said that providing opportunities for the welfare and development of half of the population of Pakistan, i.e. women, is the most important need of the hour and we have to make a comprehensive policy and take steps to implement it. Protection of women’s rights has been guaranteed in the Constitution of Pakistan and no society can be strong without the strength of women. She further said that our effort to make the women of Pakistan, especially Balochistan, skilled and independent so that they can play an important role in the society. It is a part of social and religious values and here women are allowed to raise their voice for their legitimate rights while living in Islamic values.
