Tag: Samina Alvi

Floral art, plantation activities vital for mental health, environmental balance: First Lady

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13(APP): First Lady Begum Samina Alvi on Monday said that the promotion of floral art and plantation activities were vital to create an environmental balance and address the issues related to mental health. The first lady, addressing a national show held by the Floral Art Society’s Islamabad Chapter, said the floral art was… Continue reading Floral art, plantation activities vital for mental health, environmental balance: First Lady

Steps being taken to ensure protection of women’s rights: Begum Alvi

ISLAMABAD, March 8 (APP): First Lady Begum Samina Arif Alvi on Wednesday said that all steps were being taken to ensure, promote and protect the rights of women in Pakistan through strong legislative and policy-related measures. She said the government of Pakistan was ensuring the participation of women in all policy matters like human rights,… Continue reading Steps being taken to ensure protection of women’s rights: Begum Alvi

Women’s access to education, health critical for social development: Samina Alvi

ISLAMABAD, Mar 7 (APP): Begum Samina Alvi, wife of President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday said guaranteeing equal rights to women, particularly their access to education and health, was critical for the development of society. Speaking at a painting exhibition by former ambassador Naela Chohan in connection with Women’s Day, Samina stressed empowering women by… Continue reading Women’s access to education, health critical for social development: Samina Alvi

Special persons be imparted marketable skills, with socio-economic inclusion: First Lady

ISLAMABAD, Feb 27 (APP):First Lady Begum Samina Arif Alvi on Monday called for enhancing the socio-economic inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) by equipping them with marketable skills and providing them job opportunities as per their skills and abilities in the government and private sectors. She expressed these views while addressing a certificate and diploma… Continue reading Special persons be imparted marketable skills, with socio-economic inclusion: First Lady

First Lady Samina Alvi visits Deaf Reach School

LAHORE, Dec 15 (APP): First Lady Samina Arif Alvi visited Deaf Reach School at Social Welfare Complex here on Thursday. She visited various sections of the school, including classrooms, science and computer labs, vocational hall and kitchen. During her visit, the First Lady cut a cake with special children in connection with the International Disability… Continue reading First Lady Samina Alvi visits Deaf Reach School

Samina Alvi for collective efforts to promote social inclusion of differently abled people

KARACHI: December 06 - The First Lady Samina Arif Alvi addressing a graduation ceremony at NOWPDP institute for imparting vocational training to differently abled children-APP

KARACHI, Dec 06 (APP):The first lady Samina Arif Alvi, on Tuesday, stressed on collective efforts for bringing change in mental approach towards differently abled persons in society and promoting their inclusion, acceptability and accessibility in all walks of life. She was addressing the graduation ceremony at network of organizations working for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs)Pakistan… Continue reading Samina Alvi for collective efforts to promote social inclusion of differently abled people

Art exhibitions pivotal to promote local artists, art: Samina

KARACHI, Dec 3 (APP): First Lady Samina Alvi on Saturday said that the art and craft exhibitions were pivotal in promoting local arts and artists and that the value of art in society could not be ignored as it formed the soul of the cultural identity. She was addressing the participants of the 17th Daachi… Continue reading Art exhibitions pivotal to promote local artists, art: Samina

Persistent awareness drive helped breast cancer patients approach doctors at curable stage: Samina Alvi

APP53-311022 KARACHI: October 31- First Lady Begum Samina Arif Alvi addresses a gathering on Breast Cancer Awareness Program Saint Josephs College for Women during her visit. APP /AMH/TZD/SSH

ISLAMABAD, Dec 1 (APP): Begum Samina Alvi on Thursday expressed satisfaction that a persistent campaign about breast cancer during the last four years had raised awareness among the masses as more women were approaching hospitals at a curable stage of the disease. Speaking at a breast cancer awareness event organized by a telemedicine company Sehat… Continue reading Persistent awareness drive helped breast cancer patients approach doctors at curable stage: Samina Alvi

First lady emphasises promotion of Islamic, Pakistani art at international level

ISLAMABAD, Nov 21 (APP): First Lady Samina Alvi on Monday said that along with still life paintings, the promotion of Islamic and Pakistani art at the international level was equally essential. The first lady, addressing a photo exhibition held here at Pakistan National Council of Arts, urged the youth and emerging artists to benefit from… Continue reading First lady emphasises promotion of Islamic, Pakistani art at international level

First lady inaugurates facility to promote artisans’ works, empower women

First Lady Begum Samina Arif Alvi viewing displays of various women-created products at the new office of Indus Heritage Trust.

ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP): First Lady Samina Alvi on Saturday inaugurated a facility here aimed at preserving and promoting Pakistan’s rich cultural heritage and supporting the women artisans from various parts of the country. The first lady inaugurated the new office of Indus Heritage Trust – a non-profit organisation engaged in preserving and promoting the… Continue reading First lady inaugurates facility to promote artisans’ works, empower women

First Lady for constant awareness, effective measures to reduce deaths by breast cancer

ISLAMABAD, Nov 18 (APP): First Lady Samina Alvi on Friday said that the continuous awareness campaign and effective measures were a must to reduce the ratio of fatalities caused by breast cancer in the country. The first lady, addressing an event to create awareness on breast cancer, said the awareness drive would help women get… Continue reading First Lady for constant awareness, effective measures to reduce deaths by breast cancer

First Lady Samina Alvi visiting the classrooms and interacting with the students of Special Education and Training Center (SETC).

APP44-121122 LAHORE: November 12- First Lady Samina Alvi visiting the classrooms and interacting with the students of Special Education and Training Center (SETC). APP/IQJ/ABB
APP44-121122 LAHORE: APP45-121122 LAHORE: November 12- First Lady Samina Alvi visits the Special Education and Training Center (SETC). APP/IQJ/ABB

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