First Lady Begum Samina Alvi has underscored the need to mainstream the women in far flung areas of the country by creating better opportunities and an enabling environment for them.

She was addressing launching ceremony of a book titled '101 Incredible Women CEOs of Pakistan' in Islamabad on Monday.

The First Lady said women in Pakistan are rendering exemplary services in almost every field of life.

She highlighted the efforts of government in widening business and entrepreneurship opportunities for women.

The book written by Zeeshan Zia Raja, the head of American Lycetuff School System, pays tribute to women working as heads of institutions in public and private sector. It is aimed at portraying the soft image of Pakistan as a country having an inclusive environment for women.