Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Chaudhry Salik Hussain says women have a cardinal role in creating awareness across religious, cultural, societal, and familial domains.

He was addressing the 35th International Conference on the role of women in building awareness in Cairo, Egypt on Saturday.

Chaudhry Salik Hussain highlighted women's significant role in addressing contemporary issues such as religious intolerance and promoting global peace.

He said the role of women in building awareness, particularly in spreading knowledge, promoting good, and upholding justice, is well-recognized in Islam. 

He added religious awareness is fundamental in fostering mutual respect and understanding among diverse communities and women have played a transformative role in this arena.

He noted historically and across cultures, women have been at the heart of religious education, guiding families and communities in spiritual matters.

On the occasion, Chaudhry Salik Hussain also acknowledged the profound contributions of Egypt, particularly Al-Azhar University, in nurturing Islamic scholarship and fostering a deep understanding of the faith.