Pakistan: Saveera Parkash, a Hindu woman from Buner district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has filed her nomination for a general seat in the upcoming elections in Pakistan. Scheduled for February 8, 2024, the elections will determine the members of the 16th National Assembly.
Parkash, a member of the Hindu community, has officially submitted her nomination papers for the general seat of PK-25 in Buner district. Representing the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), she follows in the footsteps of her father, Oam Parkash, a recently retired doctor and dedicated PPP member for the past 35 years.
The move is historic as Parkash becomes the first woman from Buner to submit nomination papers for the upcoming elections on a general seat. As the general secretary of the PPP women’s wing in Buner, she aims to contribute to the welfare of the community, advocating for women’s rights and fostering a safe environment.
A 2022 graduate of Abbottabad International Medical College, Parkash expressed her commitment to serving humanity, citing her experiences with poor management and helplessness in government hospitals during her medical career. Dawn reported that a recent amendment by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) mandates a five percent inclusion of women candidates in general seats, reflecting a step toward greater gender representation in Pakistani politics.
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