LAHORE, Jun 15 (APP):Punjab Minister for Communication and Works (C&W) Malik Sohaib Ahmad Bharth

on Monday directed accelerated efforts for the establishment of women-friendly

facilities, including separate toilets and daycare centres, in public buildings and

other public spaces across Punjab.

He was chairing a meeting attended by Parliamentary Secretary for Women Development

Sadia Taimoor and Secretary Women Development Saman Rai, which reviewed in detail

ongoing measures and future plans for improving facilities for women in service areas,

bus stands, government buildings and other public places.

The meeting was informed about the current steps being taken by the Women Development

Department, including correspondence with relevant departments for the provision of separate

toilet facilities for women in government buildings.

On the occasion, the minister said the Communication and Works Department would provide

full technical and administrative support to ensure timely execution of women-friendly infrastructure

projects. He said practical measures were being taken under the leadership of Chief Minister

Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif to improve access, safety and convenience for women in

public spaces.

The minister said that providing a safe, dignified and accessible environment for women remained

a key priority of the provincial government, and all departments would continue coordinated efforts

to translate these plans into ground-level facilities.

He directed the Women Development Department to prepare PC-I for the proposed initiatives

at the earliest to facilitate swift processing and implementation.

Parliamentary Secretary Sadia Taimoor said the department was actively pursuing initiatives

aimed at improving women’s welfare, while Secretary Saman Rai briefed the meeting on ongoing

coordination with relevant departments for early implementation of planned facilities.

Women’s access to safe public facilities to be enhanced: Minister