LAHORE:
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday hailed the contributions of working women in Pakistan and highlighted their vital role in social development and economic progress.
In his message on the occasion of National Working Women’s Day, the Prime Minister emphasized that women constitute more than half of Pakistan’s population and are instrumental in shaping the future of the country.
Quoting the nation’s founder Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the prime minister said: “No nation can reach the pinnacle of glory unless its women are by its side.”
She reiterated her government’s commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for women, allowing them to excel and contribute to national advancement.
Highlighting the achievements of women in leadership roles in various fields, including education, healthcare, business and public service, the Prime Minister recognized their indispensable contributions not only in professional spheres but also in raising women. families and the upbringing of future generations.
Recognizing the unique challenges faced by working women, the Prime Minister outlined several government initiatives aimed at supporting and empowering. These include providing interest-free loans to youth to encourage entrepreneurship among women, establishing an endowment fund for women’s education and sports development, creating daycare centers to help women balance work and family responsibilities and specialized training programs to improve women’s skills and leadership. potential.
“My government envisions a future where women in leadership positions are the norm, not the exception,” the prime minister said.
