Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar, in his message on International Women Day said that he congratulates all women on this occasion, who are playing a vital role in the progress and prosperity of the country.
He said that women are working shoulder to shoulder with men in every field and proving their mettle.
The present government has done effective legislation to empower the women. He said that women are ahead of their male counterparts in the field of education, adding that as a Chancellor of universities, he has observed that female students bag more gold medals and distinctions as compared to the male students.
He further said that on this day, he also pays tribute to daughter of Muslim Ummah, Muskan Khan, who confronted extremist Hindus and raised voice for her right.
He also mentioned the Kashmiri and Palestinian women and said that they are fighting on the fore front for independence and are pride of Muslim Ummah, adding that Kashmir and Palestine will be liberated one day.
