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The document is a thesis approval form for Tooba Zulfiqar's MPhil thesis titled 'Politics of Women Representation in Pakistan: A Comparative study of National Assemblies (2002-2013)', which discusses women's participation in politics and its impact on legislation in Pakistan. It highlights the restoration of reserved seats for women in 2002 and argues that increased representation has positively influenced advocacy for women's rights in the National Assembly. The document includes acknowledgments and a declaration of originality by the candidate.

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The document is a thesis approval form for Tooba Zulfiqar's MPhil thesis titled 'Politics of Women Representation in Pakistan: A Comparative study of National Assemblies (2002-2013)', which discusses women's participation in politics and its impact on legislation in Pakistan. It highlights the restoration of reserved seats for women in 2002 and argues that increased representation has positively influenced advocacy for women's rights in the National Assembly. The document includes acknowledgments and a declaration of originality by the candidate.

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THESIS/DISSERTATION AND DEFENSE APPROVAL FORM

The under signed certify that they have read the following thesis, examine the defense, or satisfied
with the overall exam performance, and recommend the thesis to the faculty of social sciences for
acceptance.Thesis/dissertation Title: Politics of Women Representation in Pakistan: A Comparative
study of National Assemblies (2002-2013)
Submitted by: TOOBA ZULFIQAR

Registration no: 1825Mphil/PS/F19

Master of Philosophy

Degree name in full (e.g. Master of philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy)

Pakistan Studies

Name of discipline

Dr. Shahzad Qaisar

Name of research supervisor Signature of Research Supervisor

Prof. Dr. Khalid Sultan

Name of Dean (FSS) Signature of Dean (FSS)

Brig Syed Nadir Ali

Name of Director General Signature of Pro-Recto

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CANDIDATE DECLARATION FORM

I, Tooba Zulfiqar d/o Ch Zulfiqar Ali

Registration: 1825Mphil/PS/F19

Discipline: Pakistan Studies

Candidate of MPhil Pakistan Studies at the National University of Modern Languages do hereby
declare that the thesis (Title) Politics of Women Representation in Pakistan: A Comparative study
of National Assemblies (2002-2013)Submitted by me in partial fulfillment of MPhil degree, is my
original work, and has not been submitted or published earlier. I also solemnly declare that it shall
not, in future be submit by me forobtaining any other degree from this or any other university or
institution. I also understand that if evidence of plagiarism is found in my thesis/dissertation at any
stage, even after the award of a degree,the work may be canceled, and the degree revoked.

Signature of Candidate
Date

Tooba Zulfiqar
Name of Candidate

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ABSTRACT

Women participation in all fields of life increased substantially in the 20th century.
Although, gender participation in professional fields is a recent phenomenon, yet
there are some areas where their contribution has evolved through ages. The
participation in political process has been recognized a fundamental right of each
citizen regardless of their gender, cast, and creed .In Pakistan all three
constitutions reserved seats for women, but this provision lapsed in 1988. In 2002 it
was restored with17 percent representation in the parliament. This study sheds light
on how women parliamentarians advocated women rights in National Assembly.
Based on the study of parliamentary debates and the legislative business of the
house, this study argues that women issues are presented and advocated by women
parliamentarians and they have adequately contributed on raising the gender-
sensitive issues in the lower house of the parliament. This study also reveals that an
increase in the number of women sitting in parliament also resulted in increased
participation in the law making process. Therefore, this enhanced number and
participation of women in parliament has started making a positive impact on
legislation. It is concluded that women parliamentarians advocated women issues
in National Assembly and enhanced representation of women in political and
legislative forums has the potential to positively affect legislation to protect women
in the country.

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ACRONYMS

AF Aurat Foundation
BDs Basic Democracies
CAN Calling Attention Notice
CAP Constitution Assembly of Pakistan
CEDAW Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of
Discriminations against Women
JI Jamiat Islami
KPK Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
LFO legal frame Order
MMA Mujtahid Majlis-e- Amal
MFLO Muslim Family Laws Ordinance
MNA Member of National Assembly
NSC National Security Council.
NA National Assembly
NAD National Assembly Debates

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ACKNOWLEDGENT

I’m highly grateful to Allah Almighty for his countless blessings throughout my life
helping me achieve my goals and giving me strength in the completion of this research. May
Allah give me courage spirit and opportunities to learn more and more. Peace and blessings
be upon the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam, The most perfect
among all human beings born the one who guided his followers to seek knowledge from
cradle to grave and whose teachings have served as a beacon of lights me in the hours of
despair.

I feel pleased to express my gratitude to my honorable supervisor Dr. Shahzad Qaisar


who has been providing guidance, support, advice without which I would have not been able
to undertake the present study. I’m also thankful to Sir Saffiullah Tariq and all the teachers,
staff of Pakistan studies department.

I have no words to thank my parents who led me in every step of life in very successful
way.

Tooba Zulfiqar
M,phil (Pakistan Studies)

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