ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Law and Human Rights Azam Nazeer Tarar has said that the economic and political empowerment of women is essential for sustainable development.

According to details, addressing the OIC Ministerial Conference on Women, Azam Nazeer Tarar said that Pakistan is proud to host the OIC Ministerial Conference on Women. He stated that Pakistan considers the OIC chairmanship not as an honor but as a responsibility and will fulfill this responsibility with a spirit of cooperation and commitment.

He said that the progress of women is the guarantee of progress and prosperity in the Muslim world. He noted that millions of women and girls still face various obstacles on the path to development. He emphasized that the economic and political empowerment of women is indispensable for sustainable development. He further said that Muslim women have played a remarkable role throughout history in education, leadership, business, and public service, and that every woman and girl should have equal opportunities for education, development, and leadership.

The Federal Minister for Human Rights added that Islam granted women dignity, rights, and legal identity 1,400 years ago. He said that the OIC Action Plan and the Women Development Organization are important platforms for advancing women's development. He further stated that Pakistan is promoting financial inclusion and entrepreneurial opportunities for women, while implementation of the National Gender Policy 2025 and the Prime Minister's Women Empowerment Package is underway.