CM calls for ensuring women rights

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said no society can develop without ensuring rights to the women.

He said the women played a praiseworthy and respectable role in society, being mothers, daughters, sisters and wives.

The CM also recalled some notable women in the history of Pakistan, including Benazir Bhutto, the first prime minister of the Muslim world who gave her life for democracy in the country.

He also remembered Begum Ra’ana Liaquat Ali Khan’s vital role in the struggle of Pakistan and bravery of social activist Asma Jahangir. According to the CM, International Women’s Day required everyone to make a pledge that they would work for ensuring equal rights to the women.

Holi greetings

The CM on Sunday sent good wishes to the Hindu community on the eve of Holi.

He said Holi was an occasion of colours and happiness. He said all religious communities were allowed to celebrate their festivals with great enthusiasm. He said the government would do its best to facilitate everybody celebrating Holi.