Islamabad, 8 March 2023 (GNP): Samina Alvi, the first lady, has underlined the importance of including women in all aspects of society, especially in commerce, business digitization, and finance, for the advancement of the nation.
First Lady Samina Alvi emphasizes that inclusion of women in all fields of life, particularly in trade, business digitalization and finance is imperative for progress of countryhttps://t.co/dK8W9dV40g
— Radio Pakistan (@RadioPakistan) March 8, 2023
On Wednesday, she spoke at a ceremony in Islamabad commemorating “International Women’s Day,” saying that while the proportion of women in Pakistan is already close to 50%, there is still a long way to go in terms of empowerment.
The First Lady stated that this day is a significant chance to reflect on the obstacles that still need to be overcome before women’s rights and equal participation in decision-making in all spheres of public life can be realised.
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She claimed that despite difficulties, Pakistani women have always displayed strength. She stressed that the Quran acknowledges the rights granted to women by our religion in Surah Nisa.
It is our responsibility to uphold and promote women’s rights and empowerment, which are crucial for present and future generations.
Samina Alvi said Pakistan is taking concrete steps to allow women equal opportunities to flourish.
She claimed that numerous measures, including the creation of a National Policy for the Development and Empowerment of Women, a National Action Plan on Human Rights, Gender Equality Policy Frameworks, and Women’s Empowerment Packages, have been taken in Pakistan to safeguard and protect the rights of women.
