Govt will soon launch a program for economic empowerment of women: Dr. Firdous.

ISLAMABAD -- Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan has said the government will soon launch a program for the economic empowerment of the women under the umbrella of Pakistan Baitul Maal.

Addressing a news conference in Islamabad on Thursday along with Chairman Baitul Maal Aon Abbas, she said this program will help the women stand on their own feet and immensely contribute to the country's economy.

Firdous Ashiq Awan said our women which constitute fifty percent of the total population have the abilities and capabilities and we will provide them the opportunities to excel in different fields. She said this women program will also promote Pakistan's true image in the outside world.

Giving details of the program, the Chairman Pakistan Baitul Maal said under this initiative women empowerment centers will be established across the country especially in the far flung and neglected areas including tribal districts...