Dr. Tariq assures full support to parliamentary committees

ISLAMABAD, May 08 (APP):Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhary, on Friday assured full institutional support to parliamentary committees working on issues related to crimes against women.

Speaking in the Senate, he said the government will provide all necessary assistance whenever a committee seeks input from any minister or government department.

He added that efforts to strengthen the justice system will continue to receive full support from the government.

He said cooperation between the government and parliamentary committees is important for better governance and timely delivery of justice. He also assured that all necessary steps will be taken in this regard.

Senators stressed the need for stronger measures to improve conviction rates in cases involving crimes against women.

Senator Sherry Rehman, who was presiding over the house proceedings in the absence of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman Senate directed the Senate Secretary to review the progress of cases and obtain detailed reports from all provinces regarding investigations, prosecutions, and conviction rates.