Seminar on 'Significance of Women Empowerment' at LCCI.

LAHORE -- Governor Punjab wife Begum Perveen Sarwar has said that every woman has skills and leadership qualities but lack of unity and guidance to the right direction is hampering their economic growth.

She was speaking at a seminar on "Significance of Women Empowerment in Islamic System" organized by Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) standing committee on Women Entrepreneur Development Resource Centre and Women Advocacy Forum (WEDRC and WAF) at the LCCI, here on Thursday.

The Begum Governor Punjab said that only woman can stand for women and their rights, adding, "All segments of society should support our women so that they can get a better standard."

She said that women should be encouraged to take part in trade and economic activities. "If we are united and set right direction, we can achieve much more for our country and for ourselves as well."

She said that government established "Hunar Gah", in rural areas of Punjab in 2014 and since then more than 10000 women have been trained and they established their own small businesses.

She briefed the participants about the projects undergoing including Hepatitis control campaign across...