Key Takeaways
- Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon distributed free pink scooters to women in Mirpurkhas.
- Action will be taken against any man found using a pink scooter.
- The initiative aims to empower women and increase their driving licences.
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has announced that action will be taken against any man found using pink scooters distributed to women in Mirpurkhas, Pakistan.
Speaking at a ceremony on Saturday, Memon stated that the scooters are exclusively for women and that the government will ensure their safe use.
Memon highlighted that Sindh is the only province in Pakistan providing free e-scooters to women, emphasizing the empowerment of women as a key focus of the Pakistan People's Party.
He explained that after providing training to women, e-scooters are being distributed to those who pass the test, aiming to increase the number of driving licences among women.
Memon also mentioned plans to launch pink taxis for women soon, further enhancing their mobility and independence.
The minister stated that the process of providing pink scooters to women is not going to stop, with a target of 50,000 women obtaining driving licences and being provided with EV scooters.
He noted that empowering women is a reflection of the vision of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, who launched Lady Health Workers and other important projects for women’s empowerment.
Memon highlighted the progress made in women’s empowerment, citing the increase in the number of women voters and the presence of women leaders in the assemblies.
Provincial Minister for Culture Zulfiqar Ali Shah, Imdad Pitafi, and Qasim Siraj Soomro were present at the ceremony, underscoring the collective effort to support women’s empowerment.
After providing training to women, e-scooters are being provided to those who pass the test.
Sharjeel Inam Memon, Sindh Senior Minister
I do not know who the women coming here today are as the government is distributing pink scooters without discrimination and without distinction.
Sharjeel Inam Memon, Sindh Senior Minister
