BY : FT Correspondent:
KARACHI— The 37th LADIESFUND Power Gathering brought together Pakistan’s leading women entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, diplomats, and changemakers for an afternoon of dialogue, networking, and collaboration.
Hosted by Tara Uzra Dawood, the event featured Acting British Deputy High Commissioner Tom Burge as Chief Guest, alongside prominent personalities including Senator Nasreen Jalil, Senator Khushbakht Shujat, Ameena Saiyid, Arjumand Rahim, Nighat Misbah, Shamaeel Ansari, Nabila Bano, Angie Marshall, Laeeq Akbar, and Sadiah Pal.
Speaking on the occasion, Tom Burge highlighted the importance of supportive women’s networks, governance, entrepreneurship, and international collaboration in advancing female leadership across Pakistan.
Tara Uzra Dawood said LADIESFUND was founded on the belief that bringing exceptional women together creates opportunities for mentorship, business partnerships, philanthropy, and public service that extend well beyond the event.
Now in its 37th edition, the LADIESFUND Power series has become one of Pakistan’s longest-running platforms connecting women leaders with diplomats, policymakers, business executives, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists to promote collaboration and women’s leadership.
Participants praised the initiative for fostering meaningful dialogue, partnerships, and professional connections. Among those commending the event were Arjumand Rahim, Shahana Ahmed Ali, Senator Nasreen Jalil, Senator Khushbakht Shujat, Nighat Misbah, Shanzay K. Subzwari, Andleeb Uroos Ahmed, Shamaeel Ansari, Ameena Saiyid, Sadiah Pal, Nabila Bano, and Angie Marshall, who described the gathering as an inspiring platform for networking, innovation, and empowering women across diverse sectors.
