Maryam vows to empower women and build their confidence

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has said that she works every day to empower women and help them become more confident and independent. She stressed the importance of encouraging women to overcome fear and pursue their goals.

Addressing a convocation ceremony at Kinnaird College for Women in Lahore, Maryam said parents were increasingly developing trust in their daughters compared with the past. She described this change as an encouraging sign of progress in society and highlighted the growing confidence of young women.

“I am standing before you today as the first woman chief minister,” she said, reflecting on her position as a woman leading Pakistan’s most populous province.

Maryam recalled a time when girls, including herself, experienced a sense of fear and uncertainty. She said the confidence emerging among young women today had helped them overcome those fears.

The chief minister encouraged students to recognise their potential and remain courageous as they move forward in their personal and professional lives. She said confidence and determination could help women become successful in different roles throughout their lives.

According to Maryam, courage and self-belief could enable women to become better daughters, sisters, wives and mothers. Her remarks highlighted the importance of empowering women not only to achieve individual success but also to contribute positively to their families and society.

She urged young women to value their abilities and make the most of the opportunities available to them, emphasising that greater confidence could help them face challenges and play a stronger role in society.