First Lady Samina Alvi says provision of education to girls is vital for making women empowerment.

Addressing an event in Islamabad on Monday, she said the government is committed to facilitate women entrepreneurs for their businesses.

She said the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan are taking keen interest in facilitating women to provide level playing field in the development of the country.

She said Pakistani women are effectively working shoulder to shoulder with men in rendering services to the nation in different fields.

The first lady said strong and healthy women can play an active role in making a strong society.

Source: Radio Pakistan