It's Women's Day today and in many countries of the former Eastern Bloc and the former Soviet Union - it is one of the most important of holidays and is celebrated in a big way.
It has been over 100 years that this day is celebrated but times, situations and regions have brought different meaning to this day.
It was Clara Zetkin who first organized the Women's day.
What does this day means for a Pakistani woman?
In my view she is harrassed, abused and struggles to survive with honour - every day of her life, in Pakistan. What these women have to go through can be read here in Urdu.
Accroding to a report in BBC, crimes aganist women in Pakistan have doubled in a year. So have the cases of violence against women such as acid attacks and honour killings.
No wonder in a society where killing a woman in the name of honour is seen with respct and is considered an honourable act - where are we heading in Pakistan?
Pakistan has over the years become one of the most dangerous place for women to live and I can't agree with it more.
Anyhow, I salute all the women and particularly women in Pakistan who inspite all odds are moving ahead and making a much needed difference in many ways and are inspiring us around the world.
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