Citing Quaid-e-Azam's strong support for women's rights, she said there were many examples of successful working women in Islamic history like Hazrat Khadija as well as in Pakistan's history including Fatima Jinnah, Begum Rana Liaquat Ali Khan, and Benazir Bhutto who made a
Vice Chancellor of Rawalpindi Women University Professor Dr Aneela Kamal said the female graduates of the university brought laurels to the country in varying fields. The institution has taken several pro-women steps like the establishment of Women Development Center and
The first lady said despite being around half of the population, women's participation in various sectors was still low necessitating more efforts for their economic empowerment.
She said the International Women's Day was an opportunity to review the progress in the country in terms of women's rights and make a pledge for more efforts required in that regard.
She lauded the Rawalpindi Women University for not only empowering young women through education but also giving them awareness of important economic and social issues.
First Lady Samina Arif Alvi on Friday said that the self-dependence of women was inevitable for the socio-economic development and prosperity of any country.
First lady, addressing a seminar held in connection with Intโl Women Day at Rawalpindi Women University in collaboration with SOS Foundation, said Islam had granted full rights to women and now it was our responsibility to give them their rightful place & protection in society.
Similarly she said she had been deeply committed to promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Earlier panelists Dr. Sania Nishtar, Azima Dhanjee and Dr. Maha Noor Khan discussed in detail about the role of women in a progressive society.
First Lady, Begum Samina Alvi on Friday said that education was the key to unlocking the full potential of women and girls as investing in their education and empowering them with knowledge and skills would help creating a more equitable and prosperous society for all.
"Breast cancer is not just a health issue; it is a social justice issue. Every woman, regardless of her
socioeconomic status deserves the right to quality healthcare and the opportunity to live a healthy life."