RAWALPINDI, Mar 10 (APP):Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Culture, Punjab, Shazia Rizwan, has said that empowering women and protecting their rights was the need of the hour as they played a vital role in the progress and prosperity of society.<\/p>\n
She expressed these views while addressing a ceremony held in connection with International Women\u2019s Day at Islamabad Sweet Home.<\/p>\n
The event was organized by the Islamabad Founder Lions Club and attended by social workers, prominent personalities and women from different walks of life.<\/p>\n
She said that women in Pakistan were proving their capabilities in every field of life. She emphasized that a strong and prosperous society could only be built by providing women with better opportunities in education, health and employment.
\nCEO of Islamabad Sweet Homes, Zamurd Khan, welcomed the guests and highlighted the organisation\u2019s services for the education, training and welfare of orphaned and underprivileged children.<\/p>\n
He said the institution was continuously striving to provide a better future for children and was moving forward with the support of philanthropists from society.<\/p>\n
During the ceremony, children of Islamabad Sweet Homes presented colourful performances, including a patriotic song in support of the Pakistan Army, which received applause from the audience.<\/p>\n
At the end of the ceremony, tribute was paid to women who had rendered remarkable services in different fields.
\nZamurd Khan presented a commemorative shield to the chief guest, Shazia Rizwan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
RAWALPINDI, Mar 10 (APP):Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Culture, Punjab, Shazia Rizwan, has said that empowering women and protecting their rights was the need of the hour as they played a vital role in the progress and prosperity of society. She expressed these views while […]<\/p>\n
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