Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said that the provincial government is committed to empower women and promote gender equality.

In a message on international women's day in diplomacy, she said that this day is marked to credit women for their extraordinary services in the field of diplomacy.

She said that women' role in diplomacy is crucial to promote peace.

The Chief Minister said that Pakistan's renowned diplomat Dr. Maliha Ladhi and other women played key roles in the country's diplomatic achievements.