LAHORE / ISLAMABAD: In just 11 days, over 63,000 women in the Lahore district applied for learning permits, indicating a significant interest in obtaining driving licenses.
However, the journey to become a licensed driver in Lahore proves to be challenging, with only 20 percent of female applicants successfully passing the final stage of the driving license test.
While female drivers diligently complete tasks such as fingerprints and computerized sign tests, difficulties arise during practical challenges like car reversing, resulting in the low passing rate of 20 percent. Rana Imran, the Sector in charge, acknowledged the feedback from women applicants, underscoring the need for ongoing improvements in the licensing system.
Anam Ali, a female candidate, highlighted the low rate of rule violations among women drivers and emphasized that obtaining a license requires a combination of technical skills and confidence.
As the demand for licenses among women continues to rise, there is a growing call for continuous enhancements to the licensing process to better address the unique needs and challenges faced by female drivers.
Federal Ombudsperson For Protection Against Harassment At Workplace Fauzia Viqar Wins Champion Of Women Rights Award In Georgia
Meanwhile, Fauzia Viqar, a renowned advocate for women’s rights in Pakistan, received recognition at the inaugural CAREC Award for Advancing Gender Equality in Tbilisi, Georgia.
The ceremony marked a significant occasion, gathering exceptional individuals and organizations from ten member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program.
Viqar’s tireless efforts in championing women’s rights and empowerment earned her a place among the distinguished recipients during the 22nd CAREC Ministerial Conference.
Her remarkable contributions were acknowledged alongside ten other honorees for their remarkable strides in advancing gender equality across various sectors.
During her tenure as the inaugural chairperson of the Punjab Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW) from 2014 to 2019, Viqar spearheaded initiatives such as a gender management information system, annual reports on gender parity, and the launch of a helpline for women to report incidents of abuse.
