National development tied to women empowerment: Farida Rashid.

ISLAMABAD -- The Islamabad Women's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IWCCI) President Farida Rashid on Sunday said the government should invest generously in women empowerment which is tied to national development.

The initiatives taken by the government are laudable but the pace of women development should be improved that are confronting many issues, said Farida Rashid.

Talking to businesswoman, she said that different barriers are impeding growth of women and keeping them from playing their due role in the development of country.

They should be encouraged to fully participate in the economic activities so that country can climb the ladder of success, she added.

Farida Rashid said that indicators for health, welfare, education, and income for women of this region are among the lowest in the world despite...

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