Of women of rural Pakistan

Posted on 9 months ago

Indeed, women are considered as the real backbone of any nation, any country and our Constitution provides for the equality of women; however, these provisions often are not applied in practice.
It is disconcerting to think of the vast majority of Pakistani women, in particular, rural women in Sindh and Balochistan provinces, who suffer in absolute misery and wretchedness becoming a “backbone” to anyone. In rural Pakistani society women are little valued and appreciated. Their backbones, spirit and will are shattered by official neglect and indifference and the daily reality of domestic violence, illiteracy, sexual exploitation, underage marriages, lack of education and grinding poverty.
The incumbent rulers are requested to show their practical commitment towards the elevation of rural women in Pakistani society, who have always given them their support freely and democratically, for democratic and equality–based Pakistan.
The rulers must get the votes of women of remote parts of Sindh registered and launch women –friendly projects so as to improve their socioeconomic conditions in today’s Pakistan.
Hashim Abro
Islamabad
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