The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) celebrated International Women Day on Sunday in Chamber by arranging multi events to mark the Day. PML-(N) Senator Najma Hameed was the chief guest of the ceremony, while President RCCI Syed Asad Mashadi, Former Presidents Sheikh Shabbir, Sohail Altaf, Kashif Shabbir, Chairperson RCCI Women Entrepreneur Committee Uzma Salman, Renowned educationist Riffat Mushtaq, members' executive committee and large number of women members of RCCI were also there to mark Women Day.
Display of Paintings created by women, women entrepreneurs showcased their products and various stalls were set-up in this regard in Chamber to pay rich tribute to Women as whole and especially business women.
Speaking on the occasion Chief Guest Senator Najma Hameed said that organising such tremendous events by the Chamber must be appreciated and RCCI only has distinction among others by its uniqueness. She said that Chamber's approach towards women empowerment can be beneficial for those women who want to start their businesses. She said that women of twin cities can take benefits from the Rawalpindi Chamber to promote their business as Chamber is making all out efforts to promote women entrepreneurs. She lauded the role of RCCI and hoped that same spirit would be kept in future. Speaking on the Occasion President RCCI Syed Asad Mashadi said that no nation can make progress without the progress of women. Rawalpindi Chamber always welcomed women to participate in Chamber's activities to bring change in businesses. RCCI establish incubation centre for business women to provide an equipped place for women to display their products and hold meetings to promote their businesses. He said that RCCI will provide free consultancy to those women who want to start their own business.
At the end participants visited different stalls set up by women entrepreneurs.