Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly/Patron Women Parliamentarians Caucus chaired meeting of the Working Council of the Caucus in Parliament House, today.

Madam Speaker complimented the Women Parliamentarians for their active role in bringing the women related issues to the limelight. She said that their proactive stance towards the women empowerment had sensitized people and compelled them to think that women were not mere objects but equal pa....

Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly/Patron Women Parliamentarians Caucus chaired meeting of the Working Council of the Caucus in Parliament House, today.

Madam Speaker complimented the Women Parliamentarians for their active role in bringing the women related issues to the limelight. She said that their proactive stance towards the women empowerment had sensitized people and compelled them to think that women were not mere objects but equal pa....

Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker and Faisal Karim Kundi, Deputy Speaker National Assembly have congratulated Dr. Shama Khalid on her appointment as the First Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan. In their separate congratulatory messages to Dr. Shama Khalid, Speaker and Deputy Speaker said that under her able leadership, Gilgit-Baltistan will witness development and prosperity.

The Speaker said that Gilgit-Baltistan was a strategically and geographically an importan....

Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker and Faisal Karim Kundi, Deputy Speaker National Assembly have congratulated Dr. Shama Khalid on her appointment as the First Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan. In their separate congratulatory messages to Dr. Shama Khalid, Speaker and Deputy Speaker said that under her able leadership, Gilgit-Baltistan will witness development and prosperity.

The Speaker said that Gilgit-Baltistan was a strategically and geographically an importan....

Speaker National Assembly Dr Fehmida Mirza held a meeting with her Counterpart Rt Hon John Bercow, MP, at the House of Commons, this morning according to a message received from Pakistan High Commission London, UK.

They exchanged views on bilateral relations and noted with satisfaction that the two countries had come closer since a democratically elected Government assumed Office in Pakistan. The British Government was actively engaged in the development assistance, education....

Speaker National Assembly Dr Fehmida Mirza held a meeting with her Counterpart Rt Hon John Bercow, MP, at the House of Commons, this morning according to a message received from Pakistan High Commission London, UK.

They exchanged views on bilateral relations and noted with satisfaction that the two countries had come closer since a democratically elected Government assumed Office in Pakistan. The British Government was actively engaged in the development assistance, education....

Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly has said that denial of equal opportunities and gender inequality was the biggest obstacle to the progress of the womenfolk. She called upon the international community to take necessary measures to protect and ensure equal opportunities to women so that they could work for the progress and prosperity of their respective countries. She said this while addressing the International Women’s Day Summit being hel....

Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly has said that denial of equal opportunities and gender inequality was the biggest obstacle to the progress of the womenfolk. She called upon the international community to take necessary measures to protect and ensure equal opportunities to women so that they could work for the progress and prosperity of their respective countries. She said this while addressing the International Women’s Day Summit being hel....

Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly will chair the 16th Speakers’ Conference on 02nd and 3rd March, 2010 at Lahore. The Chairman & Deputy Chairman Senate, Speakers & Deputy Speakers of Provincial Assemblies of Punjab, NWFP, Balochistan, Sindh and Speakers & Deputy Speakers of AJ&K and Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assemblies will attend the two days’ Speakers’ moot. The 16th Speakers’ Conference has a special s....

Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly will chair the 16th Speakers’ Conference on 02nd and 3rd March, 2010 at Lahore. The Chairman & Deputy Chairman Senate, Speakers & Deputy Speakers of Provincial Assemblies of Punjab, NWFP, Balochistan, Sindh and Speakers & Deputy Speakers of AJ&K and Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assemblies will attend the two days’ Speakers’ moot. The 16th Speakers’ Conference has a special s....

At the official invitation of Dr. Ali Larijani, Speaker of the Islamic Parliament of Iran, Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, leading a high-ranking delegation, visited the Islamic Republic of Iran.

During the course of her visit, Dr. Fehmida Mirza met with the Honourable Speaker of the Islamic Parliament of Iran as her counterpart, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Minister of Foreign ....

At the official invitation of Dr. Ali Larijani, Speaker of the Islamic Parliament of Iran, Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker of the National Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, leading a high-ranking delegation, visited the Islamic Republic of Iran.

During the course of her visit, Dr. Fehmida Mirza met with the Honourable Speaker of the Islamic Parliament of Iran as her counterpart, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Minister of Foreign ....

Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly met Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki in Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tehran according to a message received from Pakistan Embassy in Tehran. Dr. Fehmida Mirza and Manouchehr Mottaki discussed various issues of mutual interests as well as latest regional developments.

While talking to the Iranian Foreign Minister, the Speaker said that Pakistan and Iran were sharing the common threat of extremism....

Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly met Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki in Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tehran according to a message received from Pakistan Embassy in Tehran. Dr. Fehmida Mirza and Manouchehr Mottaki discussed various issues of mutual interests as well as latest regional developments.

While talking to the Iranian Foreign Minister, the Speaker said that Pakistan and Iran were sharing the common threat of extremism....

Madam Speaker chaired the 9th General Assembly meeting of Women's Parliamentary Caucus in Parliament House. The meeting was given a detailed briefing about the Gender Action Reforms Plan by the Ministry of Women Development. The Secretary M/o Women Development apprised the Caucus that National Plan of Action for Women was in the process of revision to know the real achievements of the Ministry for women empowerment in the country. Madam Speaker asked the Ministry ....

Madam Speaker chaired the 9th General Assembly meeting of Women's Parliamentary Caucus in Parliament House. The meeting was given a detailed briefing about the Gender Action Reforms Plan by the Ministry of Women Development. The Secretary M/o Women Development apprised the Caucus that National Plan of Action for Women was in the process of revision to know the real achievements of the Ministry for women empowerment in the country. Madam Speaker asked the Ministry ....

The on-going Swat Cultural Festival at Lok Virsa is a unique example of what the National Institute of Cultural Studies (NICS) and Lok Virsa are trying to do for the promotion and preservation of Pakistani culture.

Speaker National Assembly Dr Fehmida Mirza expressed these views at the Women Parliamentarians Day, observed at the cultural festival ‘Umeed-e-Nau’ that was organised by NICS in collaboration with Lok Virsa and the National Commi....

The on-going Swat Cultural Festival at Lok Virsa is a unique example of what the National Institute of Cultural Studies (NICS) and Lok Virsa are trying to do for the promotion and preservation of Pakistani culture.

Speaker National Assembly Dr Fehmida Mirza expressed these views at the Women Parliamentarians Day, observed at the cultural festival ‘Umeed-e-Nau’ that was organised by NICS in collaboration with Lok Virsa and the National Commi....

A new era of peace, progress and prosperity will dawn in Pakistan and India after resolving their contentious issues and coming closer to each other, said Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan, in New Delhi.

Addressing Pakistani Community there, the Speaker said that Parliamentarians of Pakistan and India can play a significant role in bringing the two countries closer and resolving all contentious issues between the two countries. S....

A new era of peace, progress and prosperity will dawn in Pakistan and India after resolving their contentious issues and coming closer to each other, said Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan, in New Delhi.

Addressing Pakistani Community there, the Speaker said that Parliamentarians of Pakistan and India can play a significant role in bringing the two countries closer and resolving all contentious issues between the two countries. S....

The Speaker of National Assembly, Dr. Fehmida Mirza in her meeting today with the French Parliamentary delegation for Women Rights and Equal Opportunities for Males and Females highlighted the legislation made in the Parliament and steps taken by the Government to protect women rights in Pakistan.

While talking to Mrs. Marie-Jo Zimmermann, head of the French delegation, the Madam Speaker highlighted the importance of the role played by the NGO in prote....

The Speaker of National Assembly, Dr. Fehmida Mirza in her meeting today with the French Parliamentary delegation for Women Rights and Equal Opportunities for Males and Females highlighted the legislation made in the Parliament and steps taken by the Government to protect women rights in Pakistan.

While talking to Mrs. Marie-Jo Zimmermann, head of the French delegation, the Madam Speaker highlighted the importance of the role played by the NGO in prote....

Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly has sent Eid gifts and a cheque amounting Rs. 10000/- for the 1st born girl baby in the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp Swabi. The girl that was named Amman was adopted by the Speaker NA and an announcement to the effect was in a meeting of parliament Relief and Oversight Committee for IDPs. Accordingly the Speaker at that time announced to defray the expenditures of the upbringing of girl child and her family ....

Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly has sent Eid gifts and a cheque amounting Rs. 10000/- for the 1st born girl baby in the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp Swabi. The girl that was named Amman was adopted by the Speaker NA and an announcement to the effect was in a meeting of parliament Relief and Oversight Committee for IDPs. Accordingly the Speaker at that time announced to defray the expenditures of the upbringing of girl child and her family ....

Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly has said that 10th Anniversary of the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women was yet another occasion that reminds us of our commitment to “Saying No to Violence Against Women”. This is not a mere slogan: it is a commitment that we all honour and live up to, she said this on the International Day against elimination of violence against women being commemorated though out the world....

Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly has said that 10th Anniversary of the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women was yet another occasion that reminds us of our commitment to “Saying No to Violence Against Women”. This is not a mere slogan: it is a commitment that we all honour and live up to, she said this on the International Day against elimination of violence against women being commemorated though out the world....

Speaker National Assembly, Dr. Fehmida Mirza has said that terrorism and extremism were the biggest threats to peace and stability in the region and it can be curbed through closer collaboration amongst the world community adding that poverty, illiteracy and unemployment being the main causes of terrorism and extremism needed to be eliminated. She expressed these views while talking to the Member of German Parliament Marielwse Beck, Ambassador of Germany Dr. Micha....

Speaker National Assembly, Dr. Fehmida Mirza has said that terrorism and extremism were the biggest threats to peace and stability in the region and it can be curbed through closer collaboration amongst the world community adding that poverty, illiteracy and unemployment being the main causes of terrorism and extremism needed to be eliminated. She expressed these views while talking to the Member of German Parliament Marielwse Beck, Ambassador of Germany Dr. Micha....

Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly has said rural women were one of the most vulnerable and marginalized segments of the society despite their significant role in the rural economy. She said that they were also subject to violence, economic exploitation, malnutrition and lack of basic healthcare. She said that in her message on the occasion of International Rural Women's Day being commemorated throughout the globe under the auspicious of United ....

Dr. Fehmida Mirza, Speaker National Assembly has said rural women were one of the most vulnerable and marginalized segments of the society despite their significant role in the rural economy. She said that they were also subject to violence, economic exploitation, malnutrition and lack of basic healthcare. She said that in her message on the occasion of International Rural Women's Day being commemorated throughout the globe under the auspicious of United ....

The Speaker National Assembly, Dr. Fehmida Mirza has said that war on terrorism and extremism had created great humanitarian crisis in the effected areas and has dislocated millions of people whose rehabilitation was the responsibility of the government, international community and the civil society. She said this while chairing the meeting of the Working Council of Women's Parliament....

The Speaker National Assembly, Dr. Fehmida Mirza has said that war on terrorism and extremism had created great humanitarian crisis in the effected areas and has dislocated millions of people whose rehabilitation was the responsibility of the government, international community and the civil society. She said this while chairing the meeting of the Working Council of Women's Parliament....

Working Council of Women's Parliamentary Caucus will hold a National Convention of Women Parliamentarians in Islamabad from 30th October to 1st November 2009, with the theme “Role of Women Parliamentarians in Peace Building and Reconciliation”. The decision was made in a meeting of Working Council of the Women Parliamentary Caucus held in the Parliament House today. Chairing meeting of the Working Council of WPC, the Sp....

Working Council of Women's Parliamentary Caucus will hold a National Convention of Women Parliamentarians in Islamabad from 30th October to 1st November 2009, with the theme “Role of Women Parliamentarians in Peace Building and Reconciliation”. The decision was made in a meeting of Working Council of the Women Parliamentary Caucus held in the Parliament House today. Chairing meeting of the Working Council of WPC, the Sp....

To pay tributes to the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) a Mehfil-e-Milad was held at Parliament House Islamabad.

National Assembly Speaker Dr. Fehmida Mirza was the chief guest on the occasion. Large number of women Parliamentarians and dignitaries attended the Mehfil-e-Milad. Speakers at the Mehfil-e-Milad paid rich tributes to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and urged the Muslim Ummah to follow the teaching of the Qura’an and ‘Sunnah’. Th....

To pay tributes to the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) a Mehfil-e-Milad was held at Parliament House Islamabad.

National Assembly Speaker Dr. Fehmida Mirza was the chief guest on the occasion. Large number of women Parliamentarians and dignitaries attended the Mehfil-e-Milad. Speakers at the Mehfil-e-Milad paid rich tributes to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and urged the Muslim Ummah to follow the teaching of the Qura’an and ‘Sunnah’. Th....