International Women’s Day was celebrated at PirMehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi (PMAS-AAUR), here on Monday, with the vision “She Leads, She Succeeds”.
The event was organized by the PMAS-AAUR Faculty of Agriculture in collaboration with Mobilink Bank to highlight the significance of women empowerment for the betterment of family and society.
Prof. Dr. BushraMirza (T.I.), Member, Research, Development, and Innovation at the Higher Education Commission, (HEC) Pakistan was the chief guest while Ms. AlveenaTahir from Mobilink Bank guest of Honor. A large number of female faculty members and students attended the event.
Prof Dr. BushraMirza while addressing emphasized the pivotal role of education for uplifting society, particularly women. She advised female students to strengthen their capabilities and capacity to compete with the challenges to equally play a role for the development of the country. She praised the PMAS-AAUR for organizing an event on World Women Day at the campus.
Ms. AlveenaTahir, the Guest of Honour from Mobilink Bank, assured full support for female students at PMAS-AAUR, including the establishment of a Centre of Excellence.