Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has underscored the pressing need for Muslim countries to prioritize girls’ education, describing it as one of the most significant challenges of the modern era. Speaking at the opening of a two-day international conference titled “Girls’ Education in Muslim Societies: Challenges and Opportunities,” the premier called for large-scale initiatives to tackle this issue.
The conference, hosted in Islamabad, was attended by dignitaries and ministers from 47 countries, as well as various organizations. PM Shehbaz reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to advancing girls’ education by allocating resources and taking necessary steps to ensure access for all, especially in underprivileged nations. He emphasized the importance of education in Islam, citing historical figures like Hazrat Khadija and Benazir Bhutto, the first female prime minister of the Islamic world.
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Malala Yousafzai, a symbol of resilience, also graced the event as a keynote speaker. She attended the conference in her homeland of Pakistan, marking her third visit since surviving an assassination attempt by the Taliban in 2012. Her advocacy for girls’ education continues to inspire, making her presence at the event all the more significant.
In his speech, PM Shehbaz addressed the gathering in Arabic, a gesture that earned him applause. The event highlighted the need for global collaboration to overcome the barriers hindering girls’ access to education in many Muslim-majority countries.
