Naheed Khan Studio and Sparks Business Club Host Breast Cancer Awareness Seminar

Naheed Khan Studio and Sparks Business Club (SBC) hosted a breast cancer awareness seminar on October 17, 2026. The event brought women together for an afternoon focused on awareness, prevention, support and hope.

The organisers described the initiative as a first for Pakistan’s salon industry. It demonstrated how a salon can serve as a platform for health education and community engagement beyond beauty and personal care.

Business Collaboration Promotes Women’s Health

Naheed Khan, founder of Naheed Khan Studio, led the initiative with support from Sparks Business Club. Syeda Rafia, Chair of SBC, and Naghma Akeel, President of SBC, also contributed to the event.

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Their collaboration highlighted how businesses and community leaders can work together to promote education, empowerment and social responsibility.

The seminar featured Dr. Sadaf Safwan, a paediatrician associated with Habib Medical Centre and Rahim Hospital. Sadaf KT, founder of Yoga With Sadaf KT, also shared her expertise in holistic wellness and nutrition.

Additionally, Naghma Akeel conducted a session on self-discovery and meditation therapy. Together, the speakers encouraged attendees to engage with health and wellbeing in a supportive environment.

Doctor’s Session Highlights Breast Cancer Awareness

Dr. Sadaf Safwan’s presentation emerged as one of the afternoon’s highlights. Her engaging approach helped make the subject accessible to participants.

The session emphasised the importance of breast cancer awareness and taking women’s health seriously. It also encouraged attendees to seek reliable health information and take an active interest in their wellbeing.

Survivors Share Stories of Courage and Resilience

Breast cancer survivors Mrs Zareen, Mrs Shahnaz and Mrs Rukhsana shared their personal experiences with the audience. Their stories highlighted resilience, perseverance and the importance of emotional support during difficult times.

Their participation gave attendees an opportunity to hear firsthand accounts of life after diagnosis. The stories also reinforced the value of compassion and encouragement for women and their families facing serious health challenges.

The organisers recognised the survivors’ courage and the powerful role their experiences played in the seminar.

Wellness and Community Engagement

Following the awareness sessions, guests enjoyed a health-focused hi-tea. Summaiya, a yoga instructor attending the event, contributed healthy yoghurt bowls and detox drinks.

Meanwhile, Naheed Khan arranged tea and snacks for participants. The gathering offered guests an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas and continue conversations about health and wellbeing.

Sponsors Support the Initiative

The event concluded with the distribution of goody bags containing haircare products. Silky, Selective, Nouvelle and Nisa Institute sponsored the products.

Their contributions added to the occasion and reflected the involvement of businesses in supporting a community health initiative.

A Shared Commitment to Awareness and Support

The seminar demonstrated how lifestyle businesses can create opportunities for health education and social engagement. By bringing healthcare professionals, wellness advocates, survivors and community leaders together, the organisers created space for knowledge-sharing and mutual support.

Naheed Khan Studio and Sparks Business Club highlighted the importance of making health conversations part of everyday community life. Their initiative also underscored the value of collaboration in promoting awareness and encouraging women to support one another.

The event delivered a message of courage, compassion and collective responsibility: awareness empowers, shared experiences inspire, and supportive communities matter.