Education key to unlocking full potential of women : First Lady

ISLAMABAD, Mar 8 (APP):First Lady, Begum Samina Alvi on Friday said that education was the key to unlocking full potential of women and girls as investing in their education and empowering them with knowledge and skills would help creating a more equitable and prosperous society for all. “Education is not just about acquiring knowledge; it… Continue reading Education key to unlocking full potential of women : First Lady

Women’s self-dependence inevitable for country’s socio-economic development: Samina

RAWALPINDI, Mar 8 (APP): First Lady Samina Arif Alvi on Friday said that the self-dependence of women was inevitable for the socio-economic development and prosperity of any country. The first lady, addressing a seminar held in connection with International Women Day at Rawalpindi Women University in collaboration with SOS Foundation, said Islam had granted full… Continue reading Women’s self-dependence inevitable for country’s socio-economic development: Samina

First Lady Samina Alvi addressing during ‘Teachers Appreciation Day’ ceremony held by Behbud Girls College and Higher Secondary School at Behbud Association

APP39-200224 KARACHI: February 20 - First Lady Samina Alvi addressing during 'Teachers Appreciation Day' ceremony held by Behbud Girls College and Higher Secondary School at Behbud Association. APP/SDQ/FHA

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First Lady calls for universal access to assistive technology

DAVOS, Jan 17 (APP): First Lady Begum Samina Alvi on Wednesday called for ensuring universal access to assistive technology for persons with disabilities, the aging population and those suffering from non-communicable diseases. The first lady, in her keynote address at an event themed “Unlock the every day: advancing the SDGs through the power of Assistive… Continue reading First Lady calls for universal access to assistive technology

President urges children to achieve high academic goals, adopt Quaid’s principles

ISLAMABAD, Dec 25 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday urged children to contribute to the country by achieving high standards in education and adopting the Quaid-e-Azam’s principles of unity, faith, and discipline. In an event titled ‘Quaid and Children’, the president said adhering to the golden values of the founder of Pakistan would make… Continue reading President urges children to achieve high academic goals, adopt Quaid’s principles

First lady seeks support for raising awareness on breast cancer, mental health, rights of disabled persons

First Lady Begum Samina Alvi addressing a breast cancer awareness event, in Islamabad, on 24-11-2023.

ISLAMABAD, Nov 24 (APP):Begum Samina Alvi, wife of the president of Pakistan on Friday emphasized the need for collective efforts in raising awareness about breast cancer, mental health & well-being, as well as advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities to enable them becoming productive part of the society. “These topics should be openly… Continue reading First lady seeks support for raising awareness on breast cancer, mental health, rights of disabled persons

Breast cancer awareness message be disseminated from door-to-door to reduce mortality rate: President

ISLAMABAD, Oct 23 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday called for disseminating the awareness message about breast cancer from door to door across the country for early detection of the disease and reducing the mortality rate. He said Pakistan had successfully handled the polio disease and that experience also helped the government to successfully cope… Continue reading Breast cancer awareness message be disseminated from door-to-door to reduce mortality rate: President

First Lady points out key measures to promote women entrepreneurship

First Lady Begum Samina Alvi addressing the International Conference on Globalizing Women Entrepreneurship, organized by the Faisalabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in Islamabad, on 23-08-2023.

ISLAMABAD, Aug 23 (APP):First Lady Begum Samina Alvi on Wednesday pointed out key measures to promote women entrepreneurship and their participation  the country’s development process. Speaking at an international conference on “Globalizing Women Entrepreneurship (GWE) 2023” here, she said, the government institutions must work to create an environment that is conducive to women economic participation.… Continue reading First Lady points out key measures to promote women entrepreneurship

President felicitates Pakistan Special Olympics team on winning medals in international event

ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday felicitated the members of Pakistan Special Olympics team on winning medals in the Special Olympics games recently held in Berlin. Talking to the members of Pakistan’s Special Olympics Team who participated in Berlin Special Olympics, President Alvi and First Lady Begum Samina Alvi appreciated the Pakistan… Continue reading President felicitates Pakistan Special Olympics team on winning medals in international event

Kashmir’s rich culture and heritage needed to be keep alive: Samina Alvi

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MUZAFFARABAD, Aug 17 (APP): First Lady Mrs. Samina Alvi has said that handicraft was a part of Kashmir’s culture and heritage which needed to be kept alive and should be marketed on modern lines so that women associated with this skill can earn as much as they work hard to prepare. She made these remarks… Continue reading Kashmir’s rich culture and heritage needed to be keep alive: Samina Alvi

Samina Alvi for creating awareness to ensure special person’s rights

ISLAMABAD, Aug 16 (APP):First Lady Begum Samina Alvi on Wednesday urged the relevant officials authorities, media, civil society, health institutions and welfare organizations to organize awareness campaigns to ensure basic rights of the persons with disabilities.She also called upon the government institutions to increase facilities to address the social and health issues being faced by… Continue reading Samina Alvi for creating awareness to ensure special person’s rights

Samina Alvi phones Turkish first lady to felicitate on Erdogan’s win

ISLAMABAD, Jun 2 (APP): First Lady Samina Alvi on Friday held a telephonic conversation with her Turkish counterpart Emine Erdogan and felicitated her over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s “historic” third-time win in the presidential elections. Talking to Turkiye’s first lady, Begum Samina Alvi highlighted the exemplary brotherly relations between the two countries. She expressed the… Continue reading Samina Alvi phones Turkish first lady to felicitate on Erdogan’s win

First Lady urges society’s role to cope with breast cancer, mental health issues

QUETTA, May 30 (APP): First Lady Samina Alvi on Tuesday said that not merely the government rather everyone in society would have to play their role to cope with the issues like breast cancer, mental health, and disability. The first lady, addressing a seminar held with the cooperation of the World Health Organisation at Governor… Continue reading First Lady urges society’s role to cope with breast cancer, mental health issues

First Lady Begum Samina Alvi being appraised about the one-stop registration services of NADRA for persons with disabilities, at the Council on Rights of Persons with Disabilities Secretariat

APP37-260523ISLAMABAD: May 26 - First Lady Begum Samina Alvi being appraised about the one-stop registration services of NADRA for persons with disabilities, at the Council on Rights of Persons with Disabilities Secretariat. APP/MAF/ZID
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Samina Alvi visits Council on Rrights of Persons with Disabilities

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ISLAMABAD, May 26 (APP):First Lady Begum Samina Alvi on Friday visited the Council on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) where she was informed about the mandate of the Council besides the services being imparted to the special persons. Terming the issuance of special national identity card and disability certificate by NADRA through one window… Continue reading Samina Alvi visits Council on Rrights of Persons with Disabilities

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