The Pakistan Single Window (PSW) was commended on its efforts in empowering women entrepreneurs by FBR Member Customs (Operations) Madam Zeba Hai Azhar during a seminar held in Lahore. The PSW Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship Program aims to establish a reliable and sustainable mechanism for training and enhancing the capabilities of women, enabling them to engage in cross-border trade actively.
Speaking at the seminar Member Customs Operations, Madam Zeba Hai Azhar said, “It is encouraging to see the dynamic initiatives undertaken by Customs officers in PSW which is an effort of the Pakistan Customs Service.
The Khadijah program is a well thought out project and will benefit many women professionals and entrepreneurs all over Pakistan. It is very heartening to see many young dynamic officers and women contributing so much for the development of women entrepreneurs and exporters”
The Khadijah program in Lahore was another step of PSW towards fostering women’s participation in international trade and aligning with the Government of Pakistan’s commitment to gender equality and economic empowerment for women.
The Program has been designed to equip and empower women entrepreneurs, enabling them to play a more significant role in the dynamic landscape of cross-border trade.
In his welcome address, the CEO of PSW Syed Aftab Haider said, “We are delighted to host you all in the wonderful city of Lahore which is known for its history, arts architecture, culture but above all for its entrepreneurial spirit.
The Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship program is our humble contribution to encouraging more women entrepreneurs to join cross border trade and expand the reach of their products to international markets.
