The newly appointed Ombudsman for protection of women against harassment at work place, Syed Pir Ali Shah called-on Provincial Ombudsman Sindh, Asad Ashraf Malik, in his offIce here on Thursday. Asad Ashraf Malik while welcoming the recently appointed Ombudsman to the fraternity of Ombudsmen said that his appointment has taken place at very opportune time when the cases of harassment of women at work place were continuously on the rise. He informed him in detail the responsibilities and functions of the Ombudsman Sindh. On the occasion, Asad Ashraf Malik expressed his confidence that his appointment to the position will act as check against growing complaints of working women in this regard. Asad Ashraf Malik assured of his full cooperation in setting up of the Women Complaint Secretariat and also offered to provide informal training to his officers and staff by the experienced functionaries of his Secretariat. Syed Pir Ali Shah appreciated the gesture shown by Asad Ashraf Malik and said that the two institutions have similar objectives that is the resolution of complainants grievances; therefore, it will be mutually helpful and in public interest to draw on each others experiences. It may be recalled that Ms Musarrat Hilali, Federal Women’s Ombudsman for protection of women against harassment at work place, had earlier met Asad Ashraf Malik and exchanged views relating to general complaints of harassment of women at work place. The Provincial Ombudsman Sindh had also assured her of full cooperation of his Secretariat during her visit to the Province in connection with hearings and disposal of cases.
Ombudsman calls on CM Sindh: Newly appointed Provincial Ombudsman for protection and harassment against women at their work places, Justice (Retd) Syed Pir Ali Shah on Thursday called on Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Qaim Ali Shah at CM House here. He discussed matters of mutual interest with Chief Minister Sindh and apprised him about details of activities assigned to him. TheChief Minister hoped that the problems faced by working women will be solved and they will be protected against harassments. Other related issues were also discussed.
asad ashraf malik himself violates the law by occupying a portion of road in front of hiis house. HOW CAN HE BE EXPECTED TO FREDRESS PEOPLES GRIEVANCES IS ONLY KNOWN TO GOD.
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