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ISLAMABAD – President Dr. Arif Alvi on Friday said that financial independence is imperative for women empowerment for the good of the society and country.
Addressing the launching ceremony of State Bank’s policy on “Banking on Equality” here, the President said that financially independent women could not be exploited.
Dr. Arif Alvi said no society can make progress until women disparity is removed and they are not given equal opportunities in all fields. The President said progress of women in society without education is very difficult because if a mother is educated she could up-bring her children in a batter way. He said religion Islam and the constitution of Pakistan negated all indiscrimination against women.