ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that violence against women in any form is a violation of human rights and dignity.
In a tweet on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Friday, he said a society can’t claim to be civilized leave alone being democratic if it condones violence under any pretext.
The Prime Minister said on this Day, let us all pledge to play our part to put an end to such practices. International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is being observed across the globe today (Friday). This year theme for the day is “Unite! Activism to End Violence against Women and Girls”.