Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed his commitment to make Pakistan a society where women can live with dignity and safety.

In a post on social media platform X, on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Shehbaz Sharif said violence against women is a not only a grave human rights violation but also a profound obstacle to the progress and prosperity of our nation.

He said the government stands committed towards strengthening legal frameworks to combat gender-based violence, ensuring strict enforcement of existing laws including protection against harassment of women at workplace act, and creating accessible mechanisms for justice.