Another distinguished son of the Sargodha Division, Malik Ghazanfar Wadhil Tiwana, has brought pride to Pakistan by achieving remarkable success in the international academic and research arena. His significant research study on women’s political participation, the challenges they face, and future prospects in five countries has been published by the renowned international institution, the Commonwealth of Learning, Canada.
Titled “Scope of Women’s Political Participation: Status, Concerns and Prospects,” the research presents a comparative analysis of women’s political participation in Bangladesh, Malawi, Mozambique, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It provides an in-depth examination of the barriers and challenges women encounter in the political process, along with possible solutions to promote their effective participation.
According to Malik Ghazanfar Wadhil Tiwana, it is a matter of great honour for him to be the first Pakistani researcher to conduct this particular type of comparative study covering five countries. During the research project, he conducted detailed interviews with women political representatives and officials of relevant electoral institutions in all five countries. He also undertook a comprehensive review of their constitutions, electoral laws, and available research material concerning women’s participation in the political process.
He stated that the primary objective of the research was to examine the experiences and electoral systems of different countries comparatively and identify ways to remove the obstacles hindering women’s effective and meaningful political participation. He expressed hope that the study would provide valuable insights and academic guidance to policymakers, researchers, democratic institutions, and civil society, while helping them formulate effective strategies for the future.
Malik Ghazanfar Wadhil Tiwana also extended special thanks to the Commonwealth of Learning, Canada, and all those concerned for their cooperation, confidence, and guidance throughout the research project. He said their support had been invaluable in completing this important academic endeavour.
Meanwhile, former Member of the National Assembly Malik Muhammad Ehsanullah Khan Tiwana expressed immense happiness and pride over this international achievement. He said it was a matter of great joy and honour that the research work of their area’s distinguished son, Malik Ghazanfar Wadhil Tiwana, had been published by the internationally recognised academic institution, the Commonwealth of Learning, Canada.
He warmly congratulated Malik Ghazanfar Wadhil Tiwana on this outstanding academic accomplishment and extended his best wishes for his bright future, further academic and research achievements, and continued efforts to bring honour to Pakistan and the nation at the international level.
The people belonging to various social, educational, literary, and journalistic circles of District Khushab also expressed their happiness and appreciation over this remarkable achievement, describing it as a matter of pride for the entire district. They observed that such academic and research contributions by Pakistani scholars on the international stage not only promote the country’s positive image but also inspire the younger generation to pursue knowledge, research, and intellectual exploration.
