“In this effort, we are guided by the teachings of our religion, the character of Holy Prophet (PBUH) and the core values that distinguish our society,” the prime minister stated. The Aurat March was held in various cities across Pakistan to observe the International Women’s Day. She said that the right to peaceful protest is a “democratic right and women cannot be denied it”. “Women must also respect that right for other women. Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said Islam has given respect to women and added that without the development of the women the country cannot progress.

Source: Pakistan Today March 08, 2020 13:51 UTC