The two-day International Conference on "Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities: Challenges and Opportunities," will begin in Islamabad on Saturday.

The conference aims at addressing the challenges and opportunities in advancing girls’ education across Muslim communities worldwide; foster dialogue; and find actionable solutions to address the challenges.

The Conference will also provide an ideal platform for high-level discussions and collaborations.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif will deliver a keynote address at the opening session.

In his address, he will reaffirm the nation’s commitment to promoting girls’ education and gender equity.

The event will bring together over 150 international dignitaries, including ministers, Ambassadors, scholars and academia from 44 Muslim and friendly countries, representatives from international organizations including UNESCO, UNICEF, and the World Bank.

The conference will conclude by a formal signing ceremony of the Islamabad Declaration, outlining the shared commitment of Muslim community to empower girls through education, paving way for inclusive and sustainable educational reforms and a brighter future for generations to come.