Report: Hurish Shah FT:
ISLAMABAD — Member National Assembly, Parliamentary Secretary for National Heritage and Culture Division and President PML-N Women Wing Islamabad Farah Naz Akbar has assured her full support to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) for promoting women’s economic empowerment and facilitating women entrepreneurs.
During her visit to ICCI on Tuesday, she said meaningful participation of women in economic activities was essential for sustainable national development. She also appreciated ICCI’s role in promoting ease of doing business and supporting the business community.
Farah Naz Akbar said the government, under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, was taking measures to promote business activity, strengthen the economy and enhance Pakistan’s exports.
She said ICCI, as the federal chamber, had an important role in strengthening coordination between the government and private sector.
ICCI President Mohammad Zikria Akbar Zia briefed her on the Chamber’s plans to promote ease of doing business and strengthen its advocacy role. Senior Vice President Mohammad Ashfaq Hussain Chatah and Vice President Mohammad Waqas Khan also shared their views on future initiatives.
Syed Zeeshan Naqvi and members of the ICCI Executive Committee were also present. Farah Naz Akbar offered Fateha for the departed soul of the mother of ICCI Vice President Mohammad Waqas Khan.
