LAHORE, Dec 22 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday lauded the invaluable contributions of working women in Pakistan, acknowledging their essential role in building society and driving the nation\u2019s economic progress.
\nIn his message on the occasion of National Working Women\u2019s Day, the prime minister emphasized that women constitute more than half of Pakistan\u2019s population and are pivotal in shaping the country\u2019s future. Quoting the founder of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (RA) , he said, \u201cNo nation can rise to the height of glory unless your women are side by side with you.\u201d<\/p>\n
He reiterated his government\u2019s commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for women, enabling them to excel and contribute to national advancement.<\/p>\n
Highlighting the achievements of women in leadership roles across various fields, including education, healthcare, business, and public service, the prime minister acknowledged their indispensable contributions not only in professional spheres but also in nurturing families and raising future generations.
\nRecognizing the unique challenges faced by working women, the prime minister outlined several government initiatives aimed at supporting and empowering them including the provision of youth interest-free loans to encourage entrepreneurship among women, establishment of an endowment fund for women\u2019s education and sports development, creation of daycare centers to help women balance work and family responsibilities and specialized training programs to enhance women\u2019s skills and leadership potential.
\n\u201cMy government envisions a future where women in leadership are the norm, not the exception,\u201d the prime minister stated.
\nHe also stressed the importance of creating women-friendly work environments that allow them to thrive, emphasizing that fostering their talents is key to ensuring their continued role in shaping Pakistan\u2019s progress and prosperity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
LAHORE, Dec 22 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday lauded the invaluable contributions of working women in Pakistan, acknowledging their essential role in building society and driving the nation\u2019s economic progress. In his message on the occasion of National Working Women\u2019s Day, the prime […]<\/p>\n
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