Upcoming OIC Conference reflects Pakistan’s commitment to advancing women’s issues: DPM/FM Dar

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Monday, said that the upcoming Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Ministerial Conference, being hosted by Pakistan in 2026, reflected its commitment to advancing women’s issues within the OIC framework and beyond. The DPM/FM chaired a meeting to review preparations for 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women, the Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a press release. He also highlighted Pakistan’s proactive role in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment.The meeting was attended by the Ministers for Law & Justice, IT & Telecom; SAPM Tariq Bajwa; Secretary Foreign Affairs Amna Baloch, secretaries of Cabinet Division, Religious Affairs, Human Rights; Pakistan’s PR to OIC; and senior officials from Ministries of Foreign Affairs & other concerned departments.The DPM/FM underscored the importance of successfully organizing the conference through close coordination with the OIC Secretariat and relevant ministries.