ISLAMABAD: MNA Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari has attended the Global Women’s Forum, held in Dubai. The forum was organised by Dubai Women’s Establishment, said a news release issued by the party secretariat here on Wednesday.

The inaugural session of the forum was attended by UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Lady of Turkiye Emine Erdogan, and First Lady of the Philippines Louise Marcos.

The event attracted around 6,000 dignitaries and advocates for women’s empowerment and gender balance.

Aseefa Bhutto also participated in the panel discussion, highlighting the positive contributions of women in Pakistan.

On the sidelines of the forum, she held a bilateral meeting with Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, member of the Dubai Council and member of the Executive Council of Dubai.

Published in Dawn, November 28th, 2024

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