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ISLAMABAD, May 30 (APP):Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan on Friday held a meeting with the Rawalpindi Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The discussions focused on securing a dedicated chamber space, establishing an expo hub for women entrepreneurs, women empowerment, and skill development initiatives, said a news release.
The SAPM emphasized that Pakistan’s economy cannot take flight without the empowerment of women. He reiterated that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s policies consistently prioritize women’s empowerment.
The ministry of industries is committed to supporting the upgrading of skills and providing new skill development opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
He highlighted that specialized organizations such as the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), Technology Upgradation and Skill Development Company (TUSDEC), and the Pakistan Industrial Technical Assistance Centre (PITAC) play a crucial role in advancing women’s skills.
During the meeting, the Women’s Chamber announced a plan to establish a women’s center in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
The SAPM assured full support from his ministry for this initiative.
He also instructed SMEDA, TUSDEC, and PITAC to actively collaborate with the WCCI to enhance skill development programs and emphasized regular progress reports on skill development efforts should be shared with me.