{"id":84571,"date":"2026-01-15T16:24:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T16:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/?p=84571"},"modified":"2026-01-18T16:25:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T16:25:10","slug":"first-lady-aseefa-meets-bahrains-princess-sabeeka-emphasizes-eomens-empowerment-social-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/01\/15\/first-lady-aseefa-meets-bahrains-princess-sabeeka-emphasizes-eomens-empowerment-social-development\/","title":{"rendered":"First Lady Aseefa meets Bahrain\u2019s Princess Sabeeka, emphasizes eomen\u2019s empowerment, social development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MANAMA, Thursday, January 15, 2026 (WNP): First Lady of Pakistan Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Thursday called on Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty the King of Bahrain and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), at the Council\u2019s headquarters in Manama.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>THE MEETING FOCUSED ON ISSUES OF MUTUAL INTEREST, WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON WOMEN\u2019S EMPOWERMENT, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND THE ROLE OF INCLUSIVE POLICIES IN ADVANCING NATIONAL PROGRESS.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Both sides underscored the importance of strengthening institutional frameworks that support women\u2019s participation in education, health, and economic life.<\/p>\n<p>First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari appreciated Bahrain\u2019s efforts to promote gender equality through the Supreme Council for Women, describing the Council as a model for policy-driven social reform. She highlighted Pakistan\u2019s own initiatives aimed at improving women\u2019s access to education, healthcare, and opportunities for leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa welcomed the Pakistani First Lady and reaffirmed Bahrain\u2019s commitment to advancing the status of women as a cornerstone of sustainable development. She noted that regional and international cooperation can play a vital role in sharing best practices and strengthening women-focused institutions.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting also explored avenues for enhanced collaboration between Pakistan and Bahrain in areas such as capacity building, policy exchange, and people-to-people contacts, particularly in initiatives centered on women and youth.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-84573\" src=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/G-tyykWbQAgVn8X-640x271-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/G-tyykWbQAgVn8X-640x271-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/G-tyykWbQAgVn8X-640x271-1-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thediplomat.com.pk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/G-tyykWbQAgVn8X-640x271-1-150x64.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"td-post-content td-pb-padding-side\">\n<p>The visit reflected the growing depth of Pakistan\u2013Bahrain relations and highlighted a shared commitment to inclusive growth, social welfare, and the empowerment of women as agents of positive change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"td-post-source-tags td-pb-padding-side\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-post-sharing-bottom td-pb-padding-side\"><\/div>\n<\/footer>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MANAMA, Thursday, January 15, 2026 (WNP): First Lady of Pakistan Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Thursday called on Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty the King of Bahrain and President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), at the Council\u2019s headquarters in Manama. 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