ISLAMABAD: As the world observes the International Day of Women in Diplomacy on Monday, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar appreciated the services and contributions of Pakistani women in the field of diplomacy.
At the UNGA’s 76th Session, the United Nations General Assembly by consensus declared the 24th of June each year to be the International Day of Women in Diplomacy.
The deputy prime minister wrote on his X timeline that throughout the country’s history, Pakistani women had made tremendous contributions in the field of diplomacy.
“Stalwarts like Begum Raana Liaquat Ali Khan, Madam Shaista Ikramullah, Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and many others broke barriers and set the path for hundreds of women diplomats who continue to represent Pakistan on the international stage with grace and dignity,” he remarked.
The deputy prime minister applauded the women diplomats and thanked them for their services and contributions.
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Earlier, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif approved a reinvigorated and re-energized national counter-terrorism campaign through launching of Operation ‘Azm-e-Istehkam’ with consensus of all stakeholders including provinces, Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, symbolizing the national resolve to eradicate extremism and terrorism from the country.
The prime minister chaired a meeting of Central Apex Committee on National Action Plan.
