‘Equal job opportunities for women crucial’

First lady stresses gender inclusivity, women's rights

ISLAMABAD:

First Lady Samina Alvi on Wednesday terming talented women the ‘future of Pakistan’ said their inclusion in decision-making and equal job opportunities was crucial for the country’s progress.

Speaking at an event to mark ‘International Women’s Day’, she said the day serves as an important opportunity to reflect on the challenges that stand in the way of women’s rights.

Samina Alvi said women being the country’s 50 percent of population still had a long way to go in terms of their inclusion and empowerment. “Pakistan can only progress with the participation of women in all fields of life, particularly in trade, business, FinTech, digitalization, and finance,” she said.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 9^th, 2023.