ISLAMABAD (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 6 March 2026) Punjab Women’s Protection Commission (WPC) Chairperson Hina Parvez Butt said on Friday that ensuring equal opportunities and protection for women remains a top priority for the government, stressing that outdated stereotypes must be dismantled and in this regard, equal rights and safety for women are not a virtue but basic responsibilities of society.
Hina Parvez Butt confirmed in an interview with a local resident news Emphasizing that dignity and equal opportunities for women are non-negotiable, and that protecting women’s rights is a fundamental responsibility of the state and society.
She stressed that the Women’s Protection Authority in Punjab is actively working to provide support and protection to women throughout the province. The Authority’s helpline remains available 24/7 to assist women facing harassment, violence or discrimination, ensuring immediate guidance and intervention when needed.
Hina Bhatt has identified major barriers to women’s advancement, including ingrained stereotypes, restrictive traditions, and sexism.
She noted that these social barriers often limit women’s access educationemployment and leadership roles, which hinder individual potential and societal progress.
She explained that further break These obstacles require more laws, and public awareness campaigns, community engagement, and active participation by families and institutions are necessary to change mentalities and create an environment in which women can fully exercise their rights.
Concluding her remarks, Hina Parvez Butt stressed that empowering women is essential to building a just and equitable society, and added that societies must challenge outdated norms, support the advancement of women and recognize that respect, equal rights and protection for women are basic responsibilities, not preferences.