In pictures: Women's Day celebrated across Pakistan
Several rallies by various organisations were held in Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore. Photo: OINN
(Web Desk) – The International Women’s Day was celebrated across various cities of the country as women took to the streets in the form of rallies and marches to demand for a better future.
The day which is celebrated globally on March 8 was commemorated in major cities across Pakistan with government and non-government functionaries holding seminars and discussions over the status of women in the Pakistani society. Educational institutions also held events to mark the day.
Several rallies by various organisations were held in Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore. Women held banners and placards demanding equal rights, better employment opportunities and social rights.
Activists working on women issues hold a rally to mark International Women’s Day outside National Press Club. Photo: OINN
Activists hold placards during a rally outside the Lahore Press Club to mark International Women’s Day. Photo: OINN
Teachers and students of Govt M C Girls High School Khanewal hold placards to mark International Women’s Day. Photo: OINN
A woman holds placard in Lahore on International Women’s Day. Photo: OINN
Pakistan Peoples Party Senator Sherry Rehman, President of PPP Women Wing Punjab Nargis Faiz Malik and others take part in a rally on the occasion of Women’s Day. Photo: OINN
Women police officials riding motorcycles during an event to mark International Women’s Day at Police Lines. Photo: OINN
.jpg)
IGP Sultan Azam Temuri salutes a woman police officer during an event in Islamabad. Photo: OINN
Activists of Women Democratic Front hold a rally on International Women’s Day outside National Press Club. Photo: OINN
A woman taking a selfie with a woman police official during an event marking Women s Day in Islamabad. Photo: OINN
A worker of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) holds a placard during the a rally organized on the occasion of Women’s Day outside National Press Club. Photo: OINN
Activists of Women Democratic Front hold placards during a rally outside National Press Club. Photo: OINN
Women workers of Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum (PFF) hold a rally in Hyderabad to mark International Women’s Day. Photo: OINN
Students perform during a ceremony to mark International Women’s Day at Lahore College for Women University. Photo: OINN
Punjab Ministers Hameed Waheeduddin, Zakia Shahnawaz and Dr Ayesha Ghaus Pasha showing the draft of the first Punjab Women Development Policy during an event in Lahore. Photo: OINN
Armed forces women officials salute during the national anthem at a ceremony marking the International Women’s Day by Punjab Women Development Department at Aiwan e Iqbal. Photo: OINN
Woman police commandos hold placards during an event to mark International Women’s Day in Islamabad. Photo: OINN
Activists of Women Democratic Front chant slogans during a rally on Women’s Day outside National Press Club. Photo: OINN
