ISLAMABAD: National Assembly (NA) Speaker Asad Qaiser on Wednesday said that the “Backbenchers’ Day” will be observed to encourage the participation of the members in the proceedings of the House during the session. He added that the participation of women parliamentarians in the legislative process and other proceedings of the House are commendable. Besides this, a number of university, schools and technical institutions were established which not only create awareness regarding women rights but enhanced their role for country development. On this occasion, the women parliamentarians thanked the speaker and appreciated his neutral role in the House. They said that Speaker Asad Qaiser always appreciated their role and encouraged their participation in the legislative process.

Source: Pakistan Today January 30, 2019 15:22 UTC