Pakistan, March 21 -- Another international day for women has been celebrated with pomp and show in huge gatherings with commitments from the speakers to ensure human rights for women. This year, we had the usual two ingredients. This included speakers who would talk about equality and opportunities for women. All of a sudden the famous verse from Allama Iqbal's poetry would be recited; Wajood e zan say hay Tasweer ekainat main rang (a woman is the reason for the colours in the universe) restricting her to her beauty once again, which is quite contrasting to what these speakers talk about.
An additional segment this year was the Freedom March. In many cities, quite a few different demands in the name of equality and equal rights were made ...