MULTAN, August 28th:Khawaja Jalaluddin Roomi, President of Multan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) has said that women empowerment is essential to the national development, therefore, government, as well as private sector, should do their best to achieve this goal.Women empowerment not only benefits them but also help men, women, society, community and the overall economy of a country, he said. Talking to mediamen here today Roomi said that government has taken laudable steps for women empowerment but a lot is to be done as women are being denied their rights all around the globe which in turn compromises growth.Roomi suggested that decision should be taken to establish a body titled All Pakistan Women Chambers to boost cooperation among women chambers. Increasing responsibilities and lesser opportunities along with narrow exposure have always been a great challenge for Pakistani women,he said.The issue of women empowerment has always been of supreme importance to opinion leaders, reformers, social analysts and political thinkers but women are yet to be allowed to live with dignity, he added.MCCI President said that women can play a marvelous role in the economic development of Pakistan if empowered as today’s women are educated, confident and willing to work.Just a slight motivation, support, and resources can make them do wonders. It’s time to recognize that enhanced women participation in modern society is mandatory in order to ensure a prosperous economy, he demanded.He said that government should help businesswomen get affordable loans, network, have exposure and coordinate while every women’s chamber should be given a plot so that a building can be established there.
