RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government has made the formation of committees mandatory to safeguard women’s rights and put an end to harassment, since it will not allow it in either public or private settings.

It was informed in an awareness seminar held in Rawalpindi on women’s rights and protection of women at the workplace.

Punjab Ombudsman Dr Najma Afzal Khan attended the seminar as the chief guest. Law Officer Raja Adnan Azhar provided awareness to the participants regarding the Anti-Harassment Act 2010, amended in 2012.

The participants were also provided awareness regarding the protection of women at the workplace.

Speaking at the seminar, Punjab Ombudsman Dr Najma Afzal Khan said that women should get their rights at their doorsteps. “Harassment of women is a crime. The institution is working for the protection of women. The Provincial Ombudsman was established in 2013.

Published in Dawn, August 14th, 2026