MIRPURKHAS, Jan 20: The PPP has launched the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Youth Pro-

gramme to realise the dream of Benazir Bhutto of empowering women by giving them equal rights. Women would be imparted training in different skills.

This was stated by the Sindh Minister for Women Development Tauqeer Fatima Bhutto on Monday during certificate distribution ceremony.

She said that the Sindh had taken the lead by launching the programme under Women Development Department which would impart training to 1,200 women.

Secretary Women Development Department Gul Mohammad Umrani, EDO revenue, EDO community development and other officers were also present. Later, the minister distributed offer letters to 25 women candidates for training.

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