Islamabad, In celebration of International Women’s Day, Speaker of the National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, and Deputy Speaker, Syed Ghulam Mustafa Shah, stressed the importance of women’s empowerment and inclusion in Pakistan’s development narrative. Recognizing women’s pivotal role in societal advancement, both leaders called for their economic independence and active participation in all sectors to foster a progressive society.

According to National Assembly of Pakistan, Speaker Sadiq, in his message, underscored the necessity of providing equal opportunities for women, stating that their empowerment is critical for the nation’s prosperity. He advocated for global efforts and effective legislation to combat discrimination and violence against women, aiming to secure their rights fully.

Sadiq also highlighted the importance of changing negative perceptions about women’s rights and promoting their economic involvement. He pledged to continue advocating for measures to ensure women’s rightful place in society. The Speaker pointed to the significant representation of women in Pakistan’s Parliament and the recent election of Ms. Maryam Nawaz as the Chief Minister of Punjab as evidence of women’s growing influence in political and developmental arenas.

Deputy Speaker Shah emphasized that the inclusion of women, who constitute more than half of Pakistan’s population, is indispensable for the country’s prosperity. He referenced the Constitution of Pakistan’s commitment to protecting women’s rights and lauded the contributions of historic female leaders to the nation’s progress. Shah expressed optimism that the newly elected Parliament would implement policies for women’s welfare and mainstream inclusion.

The leaders’ statements on International Women’s Day reflect Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing the role of women in shaping a more inclusive and prosperous society.