Empowering Women and Providing Equal Opportunities Is Top Priority: Kiran Baloch

QUETTA (Daily Quadrat Quetta), 21 October 2026: The 13th Board meeting of the Balochistan Commission on the Status of Women (BCSW) was held in Quetta under the chairmanship of Chairperson Kiran Baloch, with board members in attendance. During the meeting, board members praised Chairperson Kiran Baloch’s efforts in establishing the commission in a short period and in ensuring its institutional stability and functionality, and offered their valuable suggestions for the commission’s further improvement and effective performance.

Speaking on the occasion, Chairperson Kiran Baloch said the protection of women’s rights, their empowerment and the provision of equal opportunities in society are among the commission’s fundamental priorities. She said coordinated and effective measures are needed to resolve the problems faced by women across Balochistan, prevent gender-based violence and provide women with legal protection. Kiran Baloch said the suggestions and cooperation of all board members are important for stabilising the commission as an active and effective institution. She expressed the commitment that the commission will continue its efforts to protect women’s rights, promote gender equality and resolve the legal and social problems faced by women.

The meeting reviewed in detail the commission’s future priorities and planning. Participants exchanged views on empowering women, preventing gender-based violence against women, protecting women’s rights and proposed amendments to relevant laws. Various suggestions regarding future steps, enhancing the commission’s capacity and making the institution’s role more effective for protecting women’s rights across Balochistan were also considered during the meeting. The meeting reiterated the commitment that practical measures for protecting women’s rights, providing equal opportunities and promoting gender equality will be made more effective.