Federal Ombudsman for protection of women against harassment Fauzia Waqar said that it is very important for women to be aware of the laws of harassment in educational institutions and workplaces. She said that her office is also playing a role in providing justice to the women in inheritance rights cases.

Speaking on the occasion, Punjab Governor said that the protection of women at educational institutions and workplaces is very important to empower them.

He further stated that there is a comprehensive policy of the Higher Education Commission to protect women from harassment at educational institutions.

The governor said that the Protection Against Harassment Act 2010 provides legal protection to women and aims to provide a safe working environment for women.

He further said that as chancellor, he has given special instructions to the administration of the universities to implement the higher education policy in letter and spirit in order to ensure harassment-free environment for female students.

Meanwhile, Punjab Governor in his message on the ninth anniversary of the martyrs of Army Public School (APS) Peshawar expressed solidarity with the martyrs of Army Public School and their parents. He said that the whole nation shares the grief of the families of the martyrs of APS tragedy.

Governor Punjab said that terrorists had set the worst example of brutality in Army Public School Peshawar.

He added that our hearts are still saddened by the memory of the martyrs of the Army Public School tragedy.