Contributions of women in uniform, at household and especially of martyrs’ families greatly valued: COAS

ISLAMABAD - Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Jawed Bajwa lauded the contributions of women on duty in uniform, at households and of the martyrs’ families on International Women's Day.

Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor quoted the army chief as saying, “Contributions of women on duty in uniform, at household and especially the ones of martyrs’ families are greatly valued."

“Contributions of women on duty in uniform, at household and especially the ones of martyrs’ families are greatly valued. The great Pakistani women have a role and responsibility towards progress of Pakistan”, COAS.

— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) March 8, 2019

"The great Pakistani women have a role and responsibility towards progress of Pakistan," the army chief further said.

International Women's Day is being observed today to raise awareness against gender bias and to take action for equality.

This year's theme of the Day is "Think equal, build smart, innovate for change".