ISLAMABAD: Inform
ation and Broadcasting State Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said that voting results of any constituency would be declared null and void if less than 10% of women in the area cast their votes.
Addressing a ceremony on the protection of women on Thursday, she said concerted and integrated efforts were being made at both the federal and provincial levels to provide equal opportunities to the women.
The minister added that the parliamentary committee framing electoral reforms had agreed to ensure greater particip
ation of women in the electoral process. She informed
that a quota was being allocated to enable women to conte
st elections on direct seats, pointing out that society was changing an
d becoming more receptive to the rights of women.
Aurangzeb emphasised on educ
ation being key in the female empowerment. She pointed out that the government had launched an educ
ation reforms programme in the federal capital while a review of school curriculum was currently in process. She added that efforts were being made to create greater awareness on legisl
ation related to women among the masses.
