In line with the tradition of celebrating International Women's Day, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), organized a series of events with great fervor across Pakistan including Islamabad, Lahore, Quetta, Faisalabad, Peshawar and Karachi. The events promoted the international theme, EachforEqual, where an equal world is an enabled world.
The event that took place at the PTCL Academy in Islamabad featured the inspiring stories of PTCL women, along with distinguished guest speakers, Kishwar Naheed, an eminent Urdu Poet & educationist, Andleeb Abbas, MNA, and Maha Wajahat Khan, founder of the very popular, Maha's Photography. The discussion enlightened the participants on how to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve workplace and overall celebrate women's achievements.
On the occasion, Syed Mazhar Hussain, Chief Human Resource Officer, PTCL, said, "Propelled by an increasing need for change, PTCL has been evolving to encompass diversity and women empowerment to end workplace bias by reinforcing EachForEqual. PTCL has been diligently pursuing and promoting gender equality through balanced workplace integration and empowerment of women."-PR