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First Lady highlights importance of investing in social sector

First Lady Fazna Ahmed has highlighted the importance of investing in and supporting the social sector. She made the remark in a video message screened at the event organised by the Ministry of Gender, Family and Social Services to mark World Social Work Day.

In her message, First Lady Fazna extended warm wishes and felicitations to all social workers on World Social Work Day and extended her appreciation to everyone for their steadfast efforts in the social services sector. She said that increased investments in the social sector are a commitment made in pursuit of a just, peaceful, and thriving society. She further highlighted the hard work of social workers in creating an inclusive and just community.

At the event, plaques of appreciation were presented to social workers who had served in the field for over 15 years.