Governor Balochistan welcomes establishment of Ladies Club Balochistan, assures support for women’s empowerment
QUETTA, Governor Balochistan Jaffar Khan Mandokhail has welcomed the establishment of Ladies Club Balochistan, describing it as a positive initiative that would help promote women’s economic and social participation while creating greater awareness about their rights and responsibilities.
He expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation of women led by Sitara Muhammad Hasni at the Governor House in Quetta. The delegation included former member of the Balochistan Assembly Zeenat Shahwani, Rubina Ibrahim Zehri, Mehwash Rind, Anzala Baloch and Ayesha Zia Qalandarani.
The delegation briefed the governor on the objectives and proposed activities of Ladies Club Balochistan and expressed the hope that the organisation would provide women with an effective platform for positive social engagement, professional networking, skills development and participation in welfare initiatives.
Speaking on the occasion, Governor Mandokhail underscored the importance of establishing effective linkages between Ladies Club Balochistan and relevant government and non-government organisations, social welfare bodies and donor agencies. He said such partnerships would help launch joint programmes aimed at women’s welfare, vocational training, capacity building and the creation of employment opportunities.
The governor assured the delegation of his full support in making the club an active and effective institution and reiterated his commitment to encouraging initiatives that promote women’s economic empowerment and social advancement. He noted that empowering women through education, skills development and employment was essential for sustainable development and social progress.
Mandokhail further highlighted the importance of collective efforts to strengthen women’s economic independence and enhance their role in the development and prosperity of the province. He said that issues confronting women, protection of their rights and the provision of equal opportunities for progress required a unified approach from all stakeholders.
He emphasized that raising a collective voice for women’s rights and welfare would lead to more effective and long-lasting outcomes, adding that cooperation among civil society, government institutions and community organisations was key to achieving meaningful progress in this regard.