PESHAWAR: Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar (SBBWUP) hosted a one-day seminar on the socioeconomic empowerment of Dukhtaran-e-Pakistan, jointly organised with the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, Paigham-e-Pakistan, the Ministry of National Heritage and Culture, and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Centre of Excellence.<\/p>\n
Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Aurangzeb Khan Khichi attended the event as chief guest, while Chairman Prime Minister\u2019s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan was the guest of honour.<\/p>\n
The event was also attended by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa MPA Aamna Sardar, KPCVE Director General Dr Muhammad Qasim Khan and PPAF Chief Executive Officer Nadir Gul Barech, along with other participants.<\/p>\n
The seminar focused on the need for economic independence, skills development, entrepreneurship and improved access to opportunities for young women. Speakers also highlighted the role of women\u2019s empowerment in strengthening peace, tolerance, social cohesion and Pakistan\u2019s rich cultural heritage.<\/p>\n
Youth Excellence Awards were presented to young girls in acknowledgement of their achievements and potential.<\/p>\n
In her address, SBBWUP Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Aneela Anwar outlined a vision for empowering women through higher education, calling for sustained investment, institutional development, research, innovation and cooperation with national and international organisations.<\/p>\n
She said the university\u2019s responsibility extended beyond academic excellence and included student empowerment, leadership development and responding to social challenges.<\/p>\n
Prof Dr Aneela Anwar stressed the importance of stronger linkages between industry and academia and said students should be provided with industry exposure to bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical workplaces.<\/p>\n
She recommended the establishment of a Business Incubation Centre at the university to promote startup businesses, develop entrepreneurial skills, transform innovative ideas into practical ventures and encourage financial independence.<\/p>\n
She said such initiatives would strengthen the socioeconomic development role of women and enable them to contribute actively to the national economy.<\/p>\n
The vice chancellor also emphasised the need to transform SBBWUP into an AI-enabled university by integrating artificial intelligence into teaching, research, administration and skill development.<\/p>\n
She called for prioritising all essential developmental projects at SBBWUP to improve access to quality education and create a more supportive, inclusive and progressive learning environment for women.<\/p>\n
Prof Dr Aneela Anwar also urged stronger collaboration among the government, academia, industry and the private sector for the long-term development of the university.<\/p>\n
The event included a display of startups from SBBWUP and PPAF, where women entrepreneurs presented their work, products and innovative business ideas.<\/p>\n
The stalls provided young women an opportunity to showcase their entrepreneurial ventures, gain exposure, interact with dignitaries and visitors, and receive encouragement and guidance for expanding their businesses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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