Karachi: The 28th LADIESFUND Power Dinner #LFPower28 featured 28 dynamic members and movers and shakers networking and sharing ideas for philanthropic impact for Pakistan. It was an exclusive, small, outdoors event at a private garden venue with SOPs. Due to the need to be outdoors, the power gathering was held in the evening with fresh breeze. Spotted among the guests were Sheema Kermani, Ameena Saiyid, Kamal Azfar, Abdul Kadir Memon, Mona Ovais, Maheen Fatima, Ayesha Jangda, Moneeza Butt, Rukhsana Narejo, Nazli Abid, Shazia Farooqui, and LADIESFUND President Tara Uzra Dawood.
Syed Muhammad Ali, CEO, JS Energy, was Chief Guest and a role model for corporate support of women development in Pakistan. “I was amazed by the gathering of such extraordinary women. Truly a power evening.”
“We are delighted to feature such exceptional women, who have either trailblazed paths or are critical to some of the top companies in our nation,” stated Ms. Dawood.
“(28thLADIESFUND Power Dinner) #LFPower28 was a great way to connect hearts and minds and to get a deeper understanding of who we are and how we can work together for success. A truly epic event!” stated Maheen Fatima, Vice President HR, IBEX Global Solutions (Pvt) Ltd.
“The concept of networking to uplift each other and contribute to great social causes is indeed exhilarating,” stated Ayesha Ashraf Jangda, Product Development, Bank Islami. “I pray that all the goals of LADIESFUND are achieved with success.”
“I always say the most important part of an event is the Chief Guest,” stated Rukshana Narejo, Head of Treasury and Financial Institutions, Sindh Bank. “Today’s power event surrounded me with such inspiring people. I am feeling so energized.”
“The networking opportunity at LADIESFUND is incredible,” added Shazia Farooqui, Marketing Director, Terra-Marine Ship Management Pvt. Ltd.
This gathering is the fourth in the 7th year of the power series, under the theme Impact in Pakistan, with the first Chief Guest being LADIESFUND 2008 Award winner Sheema Kermani, the second 2013 LADIESFUND Woman of the Year Ameena Saiyid, and the third being DIG Police Maqsood Ahmed TI, PSP. Last year’s theme was Engaging Men to Promote Trade and included several male diplomats.
The format of this popular series enables all guests to not only meet and interact with the Chief Guest, but have access to each other, while being seated in social bubbles. Powerful alliances, business collaborations, etc. have been formed from this high in demand networking series. Guest lists are published in advance and registrants have the ability to reach out to each other to coordinate to meet and speak at the event. LADIESFUND encourages each attendee to set a meeting with at least 3 other attendees within one week of the gathering to solidify their connection and to work towards collaboration. Scentsation was Hand Sanitizer and Chief Guest Appreciation Partner, Nighat Misbah Depilex was Beauty Partner, Bells n Bells were Gift Partners, and Chester Bernard, Edenrobe, and Madiha Sikander Artistry were Chief Guest Gift Partners.
