The United Business Group (UBG) of FPCCI has nominated founder President, Islamabad Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry Samina Fazil for the slot of vice president FPCCI for the next year.
The decision was taken by Patron-in-Chief of UBG SM Muneer and Chairman Iftikhar Ali Malik keeping in view her services spanned over twenty years.
The move of the leaders of the business community is laudable will go a long way in empowering women, said Farida Rashid, newly elected president IWCCI.
Talking to businesswomen, Farida Rashid and outgoing president Rizwana Asif said that UBG is trying to empower women for the last five years which is part of its long-term vision.
UBG will sweep upcoming elections of FPCCI as the business community will vote for them because they are well aware of their services.
Farida Rashid said that businesswomen hope that Samina Fazil will continue to serve the cause of women empowerment with the same zeal and dedication which she has demonstrated over the years.
She said that women should have access to finance, justice, and opportunities so that they can participate in all the sectors of the economy which is imperative for national development.
Mr. Rashid stressed the training programs to teach women the skills to start, run, and grow businesses as increased access to economic opportunities will empower women to take their rightful place as change-makers in the society.
