RAWALPINDI: On Monday (COAS) Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that Pakistani women deserved “immense respect and gratitude” for the work they have been doing in the country.
Gen Bajwa in his message on account of International Women’s Day said. “Pakistani women contributed immensely for glory and honour of our nation.”
The message was shared by ISPR Director General Major General Babar Iftikhar on his Twitter account.
The COAS acknowledged that women have been at the forefront in the fight against coronavirus.
“Women in uniform have proved their mettle by contributing copiously in diverse fields serving the nation and humanity,” said the COAS.
COAS Bajwa added that women deserve “immense respect and gratitude”.
Pakistan is celebrating women’s day with different seminars, conferences, and events in the country to highlight the significance of the undeniable role of women in shaping society.
International Women’s Day is being observed worldwide to acknowledge the outstanding contributions by women in different fields across the globe.
The day is celebrated all across the globe every year on March 8.
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on 8 March around the world.It is a focal point in the movement for women’s rights.
Commemoration of International Women’s Day today ranges from being a public holiday in some countries to being largely ignored elsewhere.In some places, it is a day of protest; in others, it is a day that celebrates womanhood.