On February 11, 2026, President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan paid tribute to women scientists on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, highlighting their crucial role in national development. According to Daily The Patriot, President Zardari emphasized the importance of women's contributions to science and technology, noting that female enrollment in universities has surpassed 50 percent, which he described as an 'encouraging sign' of their growing participation in higher education and research. He specifically mentioned distinguished scientists such as Nergis Mavalvala, Tasneem Zehra Hussain, and Mahira Abdul Ghani, expressing pride in their achievements. The President also underscored the role of women in promoting scientific cooperation across the Muslim world through the COMSTECH platform, and expressed confidence in women's continued impact on Pakistan's scientific future.