First women assembly formed in Swat
MINGORA: Tabassum Adnan was elected the first speaker and Ms Sajida deputy speaker of the first women assembly of Swat here on Thursday. The election for speaker and deputy speaker of the assembly was held in pleasant environment in which members of women assembly used their right to vote. The women assembly was formed under the Aurat Foundation’s voice and accountability programme, Awaz, with women’s representations from all 67 union councils of Swat district. The women assembly has 33 members, including 30 on general seats and three additional seats – one each reserved for minorities, transgender and disabled person....
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