KARACHI, Feb 11: Sindh Minister for Population Welfare and Women Development Dr. Saeeda Malik had a meeting with British Deputy High Commissioner David Pearey in his office here on Tuesday and exchanged views on matters of common interest.

She spoke about rights of women in Sindh and measures being adopted for their welfare and safeguarding their rights by the government of Pakistan as well as the Government of Sindh. She also informed him about the future plans of the government.

David Pearey lauded the steps taken by the government and expressed his satisfaction. He assured the government of his full cooperation.

He said that by looking at the sufficient number of women in the parliament, it appears that the government was taking practical measures for the development of women.

Dr. Saeeda Malik observed that working women were confronted with multifarious problems as their off-springs are generally of tender ages, hence, proposals for setting up baby day-care centres and nurseries are under consideration.

Besides, she said, there should be no gender discrimination in employment, rather it should be strictly on merit.—PPI