Pakistani women contributed immensely for glory, honor of nation: COAS

The COAS said women are also at forefront against covid-19.

RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, in his statement on the International Women’s Day, Monday said Pakistani women contributed immensely for glory and honor of our nation.

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar shared the army chief’s message on twitter. The COAS said women are also at forefront against covid-19.

Women in uniform have proved their mettle by contributing copiously in diverse fields serving the nation and humanity, General Bajwa said while adding that they deserve our immense respect and gratitude. 

“Pakistani women contributed immensely 4 glory & honour of our nation. They are also @ forefront against COVID. Women in uniform have proved their mettle by contributing copiously in diverse fields serving the nation & humanity. They deserve our immense respect & gratitude” COAS

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) March 8, 2021

Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser and Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri have expressed their resolve to address the challenges faced by women.

The Speaker said protection of women’s rights is top priority of the incumbent government, because it is imperative for formation of a progressive society.

Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri said Pakistan’s Constitution guarantees fundamental rights of women, including financial security, job, business, education and freedom of choice in their profession, participation in political and social activities.

This year’s theme for the International Women’s Day is “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”.

Besides celebrating women’s achievements, the Day also aims to raise awareness about women’s equality, lobby for accelerated gender parity and raise funds for female-focused charities.