ILMA University in association with Rapido, IWD Global, Rotary International District 3271, Rotary Clubs of Karachi Pearl, Emerald, Avenue and East celebrated the International Women’s Day “She-Rose” in glitz and glamour on Saturday, 12th March in ILMA University, Main Campus The event was organized to pay tribute to women globally. Chief Guest of the event was Dr. Aftab Imam, District Governor, Rotary International District 3271 & Chief Commissioner, FBR other distinguished guests included Ms. Zarin Khawaja, Advocate, Dr. Farah Essa Zaidi, CEO Dr. Farah Academy, Ms. Moneeza Butt, Partner, KPMG, Ms. Qudsia Pervez, HR Business Partner K-Electric (Alumni) and Ms. Tooba Idrees, Brand Manager, Engro Fertilizer – as the esteemed panelist.
The discussion revolved around the Panel Discussion on Break the Bias: Working Together in Harmony- the distinguishing factors that led to their effectiveness and enterprising endeavors energizing the economy. The panelists spoke eloquently touching upon the key areas with women at the helm of affairs. It was certainly an empowering event by recognizing the efforts of women who have proven their prowess everywhere. Pakistani women were particularly applauded to have risen and achieved much with limited in hand resources. To forge ahead and function in a society where men presumably dominate. The courage displayed and the can do attitude has enabled these women to actualize their aims.
Guests of Honor inlcuded Mr. Zeeshan Altaf Lohya, President, Z Group of Companies, Mr. Kaukab Iqbal, President, Consumer Association of Pakistan, Mr. Turab Shah, Director, Ausaf Group of Newspapers, Mr. Junaid Rehman, President, Rotary Club of Karachi Avenue, Mr. Muhammad Ali, Past President, Rotary Club of Karachi East, Ms. Afsheen Abid, Secretary, Rotary Club of Karachi Avenue, Ms. Aneela Rizvi, Channel Manager, Islamic Banking, HBL (Alumni), Ms. Aliya Kohari, Chair, Women in Rotary, Rotary International District 3271, Ms. Atiqua Vally, SVP, UBL, Ms. Durdaana Arshad, Assistant Governor, Rotary International District 3271, Ms. Bina Rasheed, Director, Amir Adnan, Ms. Sarah Hasnain, Manager Brand, HBL, Ms. Mashal Amir, CEO & Founder, Runway, Mr. Naveed Azhar Director, Runway, Mr. Atif Ghouri, Regional Head, Albaraka Bank.
The discussion also highlighted the fact that times have surely transformed as more women have entered the workforce making their mark in all sectors equally or even superseding their male counterparts. Women are the WOW in the work! Chief Guest, Dr. Aftab Imam, District Governor, Rotary International District 3271 & Chief Commissioner, FBR, Prof. Dr. Mansoor uz Zafar Dawood (Vice Chancellor), Syed Kashif Rafi (Registrar), Mr. Fawwad Mahmood Butt, Director Quality Assurance & Liaison presented momentos as a token of appreciation to the eminent panelists, guests and female staff of ILMA University. The auspicious occasion culminated with the vote of thanks by Registrar Syed Kashif Rafi.