Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and his sister Fatima Jinnah. Photo: AFP  

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Sunday that Pakistan provides women with equal opportunities and an enabling environment to serve the country in every field.

In his message on the 50th death anniversary of Mother of the Nation Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah, he said the way Fatima Jinnah stood beside her brother, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, during the entire freedom movement is a great example of perseverance and steadfastness.

The premier said from Fatima Jinnah's struggle, we draw lessons of sacrifice and unconditional support for a noble cause.

Sharif said we should recommit ourselves to achieving a Pakistan envisioned by our founding father.

Fatima Jinnah passed away on July 9, 1967 and is buried beside her brother in his mausoleum in Karachi.