ISLAMABAD:Punjab Governor Malik Muhammad Rafique Rajwana has said that progress and prosperity of Pakistan is linked with development of women.
Speaking at a ceremony in Lahore on Friday, he said Islam is the religion which grants equal rights to women.
He said there is also no differentiation between the rights of men and women in the constitution of Pakistan.
The Governor said women are playing an effective role in all walks of life including education, medical and politics.
Speaking on the occasion, Punjab Finance Minister Ayesha Ghaus Pasha said PML-N government has launched exemplary training programs for women. APP/AFP