{"id":93452,"date":"2025-04-30T03:31:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T03:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/two-pakistani-women-elected-in-canadian-elections\/"},"modified":"2025-04-30T03:31:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T03:31:10","slug":"two-pakistani-women-elected-in-canadian-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/two-pakistani-women-elected-in-canadian-elections\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Pakistani women elected in Canadian elections"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ISLAMABAD: Two Pakistani women Iqra Khalid and Salma Zahid, representing the Liberal party, won seats in the Canadian elections 2025.<\/p>\n

In a proud moment for the Pakistani community, two women of Pakistani origin have been elected to the Canadian Parliament.<\/p>\n

Iqra Khalid Pakistani- Canadian politician has secured her seat for the fourth time. She won with a lead of over 5,000 votes and her lead may grow as vote counting is continue.<\/p>\n

Iqra Khalid Pakistani- Canadian politician hugged her father with emotion after victory. She has often spoken proudly of her Pakistani heritage and credits her roots for inspiring her commitment to justice and equality.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Salma Zahid another Pakistani- origin candidate claimed victory with 21,000 votes marking another significant achievement for the country.<\/p>\n

Before entering politics, she worked in the Ontario civil service and as a community organiser supporting women and youth.<\/p>\n

She is a strong advocate for minority rights and multiculturalism, raising issues such as the oppression of the Rohingya Muslims and championing the Canada-Palestine Parliamentary Friendship Group.<\/p>\n

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