ISLAMABAD – Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Haroon Akhtar Khan on Friday held a productive meeting with the Women Chamber of Commerce Rawalpindi. The discussions focused on securing a dedicated chamber space, establishing an expo hub for women entrepreneurs, women empowerment, and skill development initiatives. Haroon Akhtar Khan emphasised that Pakistan’s economy cannot take flight without the empowerment of women. He reiterated that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s policies consistently prioritize women’s empowerment. The Ministry of Industries and Production is committed to supporting the upgrading of skills and providing new skill development opportunities for women entrepreneurs, he maintained. Special Assistant Haroon Akhtar Khan highlighted that specialised organisations such as SMEDA, TUSDEC, and PITAC play a crucial role in advancing women’s skills. During the meeting, the Women Chamber announced plans to establish a women’s centre in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Haroon Akhtar Khan assured full support from the Ministry of Industries and Production for this initiative. Furthermore, the Special Assistant instructed SMEDA, TUSDEC, and PITAC to actively collaborate with the Women Chamber of Commerce to enhance skill development programmes. He emphasised that regular progress reports on skill development efforts should be shared with me.
