Pakistani civil society activists carry placard and shout slogans during a rally for women rights on International Women's Day in Islamabad. PHOTO: AFPAs the world celebrates International Women’s Day, President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday emphasised the need to empower women for the development of society. Both leaders issued separate messages on the day calling for increasing participation of women from all walks of life. PM Shehbaz added that history has witnessed that the development of human society is not possible without the constructive role of women. Happy International Women's Day to all the ladies and girls out there who are changing the world and dreaming big.

Source: The Express Tribune March 08, 2023 08:28 UTC