RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday lauded the contribution of women in different fields.

“Pakistani women contributed immensely for the glory and honour of the country,” Inter-Services Public Relations quoted COAS in a tweet on Monday marking International Women's Day.

In his message, COAS said that Pakistani women are increasingly contributing to the prosperity and dignity of the nation, women are also at the forefront in the war against Corona. Proved his skills while playing the role.

“Pakistani women contributed immensely 4 glory & honour of our nation. They are also @ forefront against COVID. Women in uniform have proved their mettle by contributing copiously in diverse fields serving the nation & humanity. They deserve our immense respect & gratitude” COAS

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"They [woman] are at the forefront against Covid," the military's media wing further quoted the army chief," Women in uniform have proved their mettle by contributing copiously in diverse fields serving the nation and humanity. They deserve our immense respect and gratitude."

COAS said that women in uniform have proved their abilities and have served the nation and humanity, women deserve full respect and esteem.

It may be recalled that International Women's Day is being observed all over the world including Pakistan today with the aim of acknowledging the services of women and highlighting their importance in the society.