Lahore: Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman attended the Laurels of Honour Awards 2023 ceremony organized by Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry here at Governor House Lahore today as a special guest.
Speaking on the occasion, Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman said that no society can progress without the active participation of women in various spheres of life. He added that it is commendable that women are making their mark in every walk of life, including the business sector. He said that women are being given equal opportunities to advance in every field of life. Governor Punjab said that empowerment of women is very important for gender equality. He said that women are excelling in professional careers along with playing a significant role as home makers. Governor Punjab said that it is praise worthy that the Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Lahore Division) is playing a vital role in honing the entrepreneurial skills of women and ensuring their representation in sectors such as banking, accounts, pharmaceuticals, textiles, food and agriculture, fashion, sports, jewellery, Environment, corporate sector and Small &Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
President of Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Shehla Javed Akram and others also addressed the ceremony. At the end of the ceremony, Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman distributed Laurels of Honour Awards 2023 to women who have shown remarkable performance in business and various fields Among them, 15 women were honoured with lifetime achievement awards, and 04 women were awarded with awards in the field of business. Among the women who received awards were Hafsa Saad Khan, Engineer Anum Tariq Khan, and Dr. Ayesha Shawkat, Fadia Kashif, Huma Fakhar, Ayesha Nasir, Dr. Manza Khalid, Rifat Al-Nisa Malik, Dr. Rahila Akhtar and Dr. Shehla Javed Akram.
Meanwhile, Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman paid tributes to the soldiers who were martyred in the exchange of fire between the security forces and terrorists in South Waziristan, saying that the jawans of the security forces sacrificed their lives while defending the country and the nation. He said that the entire nation salutes the brave sons of the soil. Governor Punjab also extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs and prayed that Allah Almighty grant the deceased a place in His mercy and grant patience to the bereaved.
