Begum Alvi for addressing gender biases that hinder women's participation.

ISLAMABAD -- First Lady Begum Samina Alvi on Wednesday stressed upon the need to address gender biases in tech and other sectors of life that hindered women's participation, and limited their opportunities for advancement.

'We need to create a culture of inclusion and diversity in which women can thrive and achieve their full potential,' she said in a message on the observance of International Women's Day.

She said on the day they celebrated the accomplishments and contributions of women around the world and reflected on the challenges that still needed to be addressed to achieve gender equality.

'One critical area that demands our attention is the role of technology and innovation in promoting gender equality. The digital divide continues to impact women's access to technology, education, and job opportunities, limiting their economic and social empowerment. We need to take bold steps to bridge the gender gap in technology,' she opined.

In Pakistan, the first lady said, despite significant progress in recent years, women's inclusion in the tech industry and their access to digital technologies remained low.

'We need to work towards increasing access to digital resources, providing education and training in technology, and building supportive environments that enable women to excel in tech-related fields. This includes initiatives such as mentorship programmes, scholarships, and providing digital technologies,' the...

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