Potential of women entrepreneurs celebrated

Islamabad:The fifth edition of the Women Entrepreneurship Conference (WECON) 2024, titled “Mumkin Hai!” (It’s Possible), was held in Jinnah Auditorium, NUST here, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders to explore strategies and partnerships for empowering Pakistani women entrepreneurs.

Organised by the National Incubation Centre Islamabad and Change Mechanics Ltd, the event convened industry leaders, policymakers, regulatory authorities, and key stakeholders from both public and private sectors to highlight and strengthen support for women entrepreneurs across Pakistan.

The theme, "Mumkin Hai!" emphasised the power of collaboration to drive meaningful change in the lives of millions of women. Esteemed institutions including the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Pakistan Single Window, GSMA, NAVTTC, NIBAF, Ignite Technology Fund, TiE Islamabad, Invest2Innovate, British Asian Trust, and various UN agencies participated in discussions focused on building a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Supporting partners such as The World Bank Group, Jazz, CARE Pakistan and Ignite National Technology Fund demonstrated their commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment through digital literacy and financial inclusion.

The chief guest, planning and development minister Prof. Ahsan Iqbal, underscored the pivotal role of Pakistani women entrepreneurs in shaping the digital economy and urged for continued support through targeted interventions and initiatives to harness the potential of Pakistan's youth.

He emphasised the need to ensure that women have fair representation in the workforce. "The government is committed to creating equitable opportunities for women in all spheres of life," he said.