ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed national resolve to work towards building a society where women rights are protected and gender based violence is no longer tolerated.
In their separate messages on the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women today, they called upon the government institutions, civil society and communities to intensify their collective efforts to end violence against women and to ensure that laws are not only enacted but fully implemented.
The President said empowering women and girls through education, skill-building and ensuring financial independence is foundational to ending the cycle of violence.
The Prime Minister said the Constitution of Pakistan clearly guarantees dignity and respect of women and provides equal rights.
Shehbaz Sharif also spotlighted the government endeavours to ensure institutional support for women affected by violence.
