Pakistan, Oct. 19 -- President Asif Ali Zardari said that Pakistan stood in solidarity with the global community and renewed its firm commitment to save lives throughbreast cancer awareness, prevention and access to care efforts.

The president, in a message, said each year, the world observed International Breast Cancer Awareness Day on 19th October to unite efforts for early detection, effective treatment and improved survival.

"Breast cancer remains the most frequently diagnosed cancer among Pakistani women, accounting for nearly one-third of all cancers that affect women in the country," he observed.

The president said it affected women across all age groups and socio-economic backgrounds yet, if detected early, it was highly treata...