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Senate Chairman Yousuf Raza Gilani has called for greater investment in girls’ education and empowerment.
He said Pakistan’s progress depends on giving girls equal opportunities to build their futures.
Gilani made the remarks while inaugurating a new orphanage established by the Al-Mustafa Welfare Trust in Karachi.
He said girls could play leading roles in medicine, engineering, teaching, science, law and business.
“If we want to raise a strong and capable society, we must provide every girl with equal opportunities to move forward,” Gilani said.
He stressed the importance of education and dignified inclusion for girls.
Gilani said the new facility, Al-Mustafa My Home, represented more than a building.
He described it as a place of hope, protection and education.
He said orphaned girls need more than sympathy.
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They also need trust, attention and opportunities to become independent.
“Our goal should not simply be to keep our daughters safe, but to make them strong, empowered and independent,” he said.
The Senate chairman urged the institution’s management to focus on quality education.
He also called for modern facilities and proper healthcare.
Gilani stressed the need for character building and moral development.
He said these areas should receive attention alongside accommodation and other basic needs.
Gilani said Islam places strong emphasis on the care and rights of orphans.
He described education and proper upbringing as both religious and social responsibilities.
“Educating a girl is not merely educating an individual; it is shaping the future of an entire family and generations to come,” he said.
Gilani said the inauguration marked the beginning of a new journey.
He expressed hope that the institution would become a model centre for Karachi and Pakistan.
He said orphaned girls should receive love, respect and education.
They should also gain the skills needed to build independent lives.
Gilani congratulated former federal minister and Patron-in-Chief of the Al-Mustafa Welfare Trust Haji Muhammad Hanif Tayyab.
He also congratulated Dr Abdul Rahim on completing the project.
The Senate chairman praised social workers, volunteers and other individuals supporting humanitarian causes.
He said their time, resources and skills deserved recognition.
“Every daughter of Pakistan represents our future, and safeguarding that future is the collective responsibility of us all,” Gilani said.
