MARDAN, Oct 25: The provincial government will ensure women’s representation in all fields in line with Pukhtun norms and culture.

This was stated by MPA Naeema Akhtar, while speaking at a certificate distribution ceremony organized for participants of a handicraft training course.

Naeema Akhtar said that the MMA government was not against the NGOs, on the contrary it was encouraging NGOs with good reputation.

Naeema Akhtar also distributed certificates among 62 participants of the handicraft training course.

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