Punjab Minister for Irrigation Amanat Ullah Shadi Khail appreciated the 2nd Annual Punjab Gender Parity Report 2017 (PGPR), saying that Punjab’s landmark laws, policies, and programs have ensured that the state of women in the province has improved over the years. It is hoped that this comprehensive report will allow policy makers to precisely identify and address institutional gaps that cause gender inequality and prevent women’s empowerment.
The report PGPR is a compilation of analysis and a number of key findings regarding demographics, governance, health, education, economic participation and opportunities, justice, and special initiatives introduced by government of Punjab.
He further stated that the female literacy rate in Punjab has increased and that these positive trends will pave the way for the achievement of greater political, social, and economic empowerment of women in Punjab.
