Women’s protection

This refers to the article, ‘Parents can face police action on restricting daughters’ movements’ (March 6, page 5). In addition to other points raised in the article, the main objection is the non-inclusion of Islamic principles in the Women’s Protection Act. The clergy in our country wants to maintain the status-quo regarding women’s rights because they see every effort at enacting social change as ‘westernisation’. Therefore, expecting any change from them is nothing short of a miracle. The sad part is when educated people too resort to such arguments.

Giving protection to women against any kind of violence is the responsibility of the state. The Punjab government deserves appreciation for introducing this law.

Khalid Rashid

Rawalpindi