Balochistan govt enacts significant legislation to provide enabling environment to women.

ISLAMABAD -- The Balochistan government has enacted significant legislation to punish the culprits of harassing women and domestic violence aiming to provide enabling environment to women workers to contribute in national economy in smooth manner, an official of Balochistan government said.

Talking to reporter, he said a number of laws had already been passed like domestic violence, women protection act, action against harassment of women in the workplace and others such laws to ensure safe environment to women in the province.

The provincial government was working to ensure safe environment for the female, especially working class.

He said it was the responsibility of the government to provide security and protection to women and encourage them for utilizing their capabilities for the society, adding that the involvement of women folk was imperative for progress of any country.

The provincial Cabinet has also okayed the 'Balochistan Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Policy 2020-2024' to ensure provision of equal rights to the women.

The policy would ensure inclusion of the women in the provincial and national development by providing them equal opportunities in socio-political and spheres.

The provincial government has also set up an endowment fund for women with disabilities, which will provide financial assistance and make them self sufficient.

The provincial government...

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