KARACHI: Foreign Minister and Pakistan Peoples’ Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari congratulated entire nation, including mothers, sisters and daughters on National Women’s Day annually observed on February 12 to mark first women’s march held in country on that date in 1983.

 In his congratulatory message, he said that today is day to mark struggle of Pakistani women for democracy and resistance to dictatorship. Bilawal lauded bravery of Pakistani women, saying they are symbols of unparalleled bravery, great talent and indomitable courage. Women like Fatima Jinnah, Begum Nusrat Bhutto and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto are role models for rest of world.

 He stated that PPP is only party in country to be led by two women who braved torture and solitary confinements while leading nation’s movements for restoration of democracy. He remarked that that it is impossible to respect human rights without granting women equal rights, and that 1973 Constitution offers women equal opportunity for equality, representation, protection, and growth.

 He reaffirmed that PPP firmly backs every effort made by Pakistani women to put an end to discrimination and exploitation in all of its forms. He saluted both women and men who are fighting for elimination of gender discrimination.

 In tweet, he shared unseen pictures of his late mother Benazir Bhutto and paid tribute to her endless efforts to restore democracy in country.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 13 2023

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