In a statement issued by MQM on Monday, Altaf said that Ms Chinoy had not only brought the oppression and injustices committed against women into sharper relief but had drawn attention of the world through her documentary towards protecting the helpless women in the country.

He said that Ms Sharmeen and her team deserved every appreciation for their efforts. Altaf Hussain said that it was the belief of the MQM that women in Pakistan had the potential to brighten the name of the country if they were empowered.

He said that the Oscar award for the documentary was a good sign for Pakistan, and it was testimony to the fact that men and women in Pakistan were endowed with talent and abilities having the potential to excel in every field of life.

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