The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), in collaboration with Revenue Mobilization, Investment and Trade (REMIT), successfully hosted the exclusive post-WEXNET mentorship event at The Nishat Hotel, Lahore. Bringing together the top 25 exhibitors from WEXNET 2025 alongside key industry leaders, the event aimed to equip women entrepreneurs with the necessary insights and strategies to expand their businesses globally.
Under the theme ‘WEXNET Growth Journey: From Exhibitor to Entrepreneurial Leader’, the event provided a dynamic platform for fostering mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and networking. It featured a high-impact panel discussion titled “From Local to Global: Strategies for Scaling Women-Owned Businesses to International Markets”, where distinguished experts shared their insights. The event also included an interactive Q&A session, allowing attendees to gain practical, business-specific guidance.
In his opening remarks, Mr. Hamed Yaqoob Sheikh, Team Lead at REMIT, applauded the collaborative efforts of TDAP and REMIT in fostering trade and investment opportunities for women entrepreneurs. He stressed the importance of structured mentorship in driving sustainable business growth and enhancing export readiness.
Following this, Mr. Sheryar Taj, Secretary TDAP, also addressed the gathering, highlighting TDAP’s broader vision of export diversification and its dedication to empowering women-led businesses through capacity-building, digital trade integration, and access to global markets.Building upon this vision, Mr. Faiz Ahmad Chadhar, Chief Executive of TDAP, took the stage for the keynote address. He emphasized the significance of sustained mentorship beyond exhibitions, reaffirming TDAP’s commitment to facilitating women entrepreneurs in scaling their ventures.
The presence of esteemed industry leaders and expert panelists, including Ms. Nilofer Shahid (Meeras Haute Couture), Ms. Masarrat Misbah (Masarrat Makeup and Depilex), Ms.Batool Mohsin (Rina’s Kitchenette), Ms. Huma Adnan (FnK Asia), and Ms. Gulalai Khan (REMIT), added immense value to the discussions, providing attendees with first-hand knowledge and actionable strategies.
The event concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony to recognize the top exhibitors of WEXNET 2025 for their outstanding contributions. The participants also engaged in a networking luncheon, further strengthening industry connections and fostering collaboration opportunities.
With Pakistan’s growing footprint in global trade, this post-WEXNET mentorship event has reaffirmed TDAP’s commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs, enhancing export potential, and fostering a more inclusive and dynamic business landscape.
