Women's Parliamentary Caucus of Pakistan | Enhancing Women’s role in Parliament

The Patron’s Message

As you are ware, immediately after the general elections of 18^th February, 2008, I received the honour of being elected as the first ever woman Speaker of the National Assembly. After this unprecedented and historical milestone in the history of Pakistan, I started working towards realizing the vision of ….

Enhancing Women’s role of participating in Parliament

Women’s Parliamentary Caucus is all about enhancing Women’s role in participating in Parliamentary issues. Under the leadership of Honorable Speaker Dr.Fehmida Mirza , Women’s Parliamentary Caucus is a milestone in Pakistan’s Parliamentary history and a boost to the cause of Women’s rights in Pakistan.

The Caucus attributes its creation to the legacy of Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah, Begum Rana Liaqat Ali khan and Mohtarma Shaheed Benazir Bhutto. It also dedicates itself to all women rights activists, who have remained in the fore-front of women’s movement in Pakistan.

Since the partition in 1947, the role of women’s struggle has been the most vital and indispensible in order to strengthen the Parliamentary issues and matters. Due to countless efforts and strive of women, Pakistan has now become the dynamic and versatile platform to give the better picture of women’s role. For this purpose Women’s Parliamentary Caucus has been established to present Women participation and engagement regarding all Parliamentary discussions.