Daily Times
July 4, 2021
Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has urged the government to focus on gender inclusive policies and take strong measures to bring more women to workplaces in order to realize the actual economic potential of the country.
The women were half of our total population and bringing them into the mainstream of the economy was very important to enhance their contribution in the economic development of the country, said Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, ICCI while addressing as chief guest at the District Convention of Women Workers Alliance.
The event was organized in collaboration with Sustainable Social Development Organization, which was also attended by Parliamentary Secretary Ms. Ghazala Saifi, DG Health Hassan Orooj, Executive Director Sustainable Social Development Organization Syed Kausar Abbas, Clinical Psychologist Ms. Sobia Khateeb and ASP Investigation Ms. Ayesha.
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Saudi envoy for highlighting Pakistan’s potential
Says Riyadh is keen to deepen commercial, investment cooperation with Islamabad
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ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan has a lot of potential for economic growth and it should be highlighted effectively to attract foreign investors, said Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf Saeed Al Malkiy.
In a meeting with officials from the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Thursday, he said that Saudi Arabia wanted to see Pakistan turn into a growing economy.
“Saudi Arabia is interested to deepen commercial and investment cooperation with Pakistan,” he said, adding, “There is a need to focus on projecting positive things about Pakistan to highlight its true potential.”