Institute of Business and Technology—BIZTEK organized a seminar: why should women matter in Pakistan or elsewhere? on 8^th March, 2011 at its main campus. The purpose of this seminar was to highlight the importance of women in the modern society epoch. Speaking on the occasion, Romana Hussain shared the significance of women development that has taken place in the last 60 years and their economic /social contribution to Pakistan. Ms. Jehan Ara, President PASHA, stressed upon the courage, strength and diversity those women work force have developed to move ahead in this cutthroat competition. Ms. Veena Masud, Executive Member, Pakistan Olympic Association shared the accolades and achievement of women medalists have got for Pakistan and keeping its flag high in the global arena. Zeenat Hisam, PILER spoke about the labor laws and its impact on the working women. Women are working under arduous conditions and still making a mark in the corporate in local and multinational. Few of the local conglomerates and fashion houses are successfully run by women entrepreneurs in Pakistan. These women entrepreneurs are recognized and acknowledged globally. There’s a strong correlation with women entrepreneurs and economic development of the country. Prof Sikandar Mehdi-Director Planning and International Linkages at BIZTEK explained the culture of humiliation in Pakistan and called for the launch of a strong movement against the culture of humiliation in Pakistan. He said that such a movement would benefit the whole society.

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It was heartening to see that BIZTEK has come up so strongly in highlighting various issues confronted by the society and providing a forum for deliberation with experts in the field. BIZTEK contribution to the development and deliberation on economic issues would be appreciated in the academic circles.