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ACT I OF 2016 ACT I OF 2016 BALOCHISTAN PROTECTION AGAINST HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT THE WORKPLACE ACT, 2016 An Act to provide for the protection of women against harassment at the workplace [Gazette of Balochistan Extraordinary, 22nd January, 2016] No.PAB/Legis:V(07)/2015/5863, dated 22.1.2016.---The Balochistan Protection Against Harassment of Women At Work Place Bill, 2015 (Bill No 07 of 2015) having been passed by the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan on 16th January 2016, and assented by the Governor, Balochistan on 21st January 2016, is hereby Published as an Act of the Balochistan Provincial Assembly. Preamble.---WHEREAS, the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan recognizes the fundamental rights of every citizens of Pakistan to dignity of person, it is expedient to provide for the Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace and the matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto; It is hereby enacted as follows:- 9. Representation to Governor.---Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Ombudsperson under subsection (5) of section 8 of the Act, may make a representation to the Governor within thirty days of the communication of the decision, whose decision shall be final.