KARACHI: Speakers at seminar demanded inclusion of women in different fields to create opportunities.

The event was organised by New World Concepts (NWC) here at a local hotel on Tuesday.

Professional women leading in different fields such as business, health and technology participated in the seminar and highlighted challenges faced by women.

The event was held in collaboration with the German Consulate, Karachi and the support of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) at the advent of International Women’s Day.

NWC chief executive Yasmin Hyder said: “There is an urgent need for organisations, business and industry to be more gender inclusive and to create more opportunities.”

Asma Shaikh of the NBP, CEO and founder Axtrion Sadia Shakil, Dr Zainab Samad and Ronak Lakhani also spoke.

Published in Dawn, March 3rd, 2022

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