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Govt committed to protect women rights: President

F.P. Report

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi says provision of basic rights, including right of inheritance, to women is part of PTI government’s vision of transforming Pakistan into a welfare Islamic state.

In an exclusive interview with Radio Pakistan’s FM -101 channel on Saturday, the president said the present government is committed to protecting women rights and curb gender-based violence in the country.

Highlighting counter-terrorism efforts of the present government, Dr. Arif Alvi said that international community fully acknowledges Pakistan’s role as a front line state in the fight against terrorism.

Taking part in the interview, First Lady Samina Alvi said elimination of gender-based violence, promotion of girls’ education and gender parity are vital to create a healthy society.

Talking about breast cancer and education of children with disabilities, the first lady called for participating in social work to put Pakistan on road to development.

The Frontier Post

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