Pakistan, March 8 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed his commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment on International Women's Day. He emphasized that providing women with equal access to education, skill development, and employment opportunities is crucial for achieving this goal. During the event, he announced the establishment of a Working Women's Endowment Fund to help women overcome contemporary challenges and excel in the workforce.

The Prime Minister also launched the first-ever Gender Parity Report in Islamabad, developed by the National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) and the UNFPA. The report identifies key challenges in education, health, governance, and justice, offering solutions to promote gender ...