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Quetta: A vibrant event aimed at empowering rural women in Balochistan and harnessing their potential was held in Quetta. The seminar, organized by PPAF, PDMA, and the welfare organization Words, brought together key speakers and experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities for women in the region.
Speakers at the event included Saira Atta, Secretary of Women Development; Dr. Javed Anwar Shahwani, Secretary of Fisheries; Minister Sanjay Kumar; Akhtar Khetran, Director of Education; Fozia Shaheen, Chairperson of Status of Women; Qaiser Khan Jamali, Provincial Head of JICA; Nafis Ahmed Khan from PPAF; Dr. Nasrullah Barech; Irfan Loni; Saima Haroon; Malik Javed from Muslim Hands; Agha Qadir; and Dr. Muhammad Hayat Jamali.
The speakers addressed the ongoing challenge of economically empowering rural women in Balochistan. They pointed out that the trend of online business is still underdeveloped in the region and stressed the importance of promoting e-commerce and e-shop platforms to strengthen women’s financial independence. They also emphasized that while the contributions of rural women in agriculture and livestock are often overlooked, their handcrafted products lack access to national markets.
“Promoting digital literacy and introducing e-commerce platforms is vital to help these women succeed in the online business world,” said the speakers. They highlighted that now is the time to provide Balochistan’s women with the opportunities to advance in the digital economy.
The seminar also featured a display of locally-made products from skilled women across the province. Cultural performances, including tableaux by school and college girls and songs by local singers in various languages, added to the lively atmosphere.
The organizers presented shields and certificates to the distinguished guests in recognition of their contributions. The one-day seminar was held at the Nuri Naseer Khan Auditorium in Quetta.
