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Published 26 Dec, 2022 07:02am

Professionals from 30 states attend IBA programme

KARACHI: Women need to be empowered in industries and technology sectors so that they could play their role in the economic development of the country.

This was stated by the speakers at an event organised by the Google Developers Group Kolachi in collaboration with the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) at the varsity’s city campus.

The event which mainly focused on women empowerment, their part in technology sector, the rise and fall of industries, leadership and entrepreneurship, was attended by more than 800 individuals, including students and professionals from 30 different universities.

They said that the real development and progress could only be achieved by empowering women.

They added that there was need to boost industrial development with input of new technologies and government support, and asked government to further strengthen entrepreneurship.

Renowned speakers including Head of Katalyst Labs Jehan Ara and Rayn Group CEO and co-founder Mo Aidrus shared their thoughts, stories, and experiences.

Panel discussions, talks, and focus groups were also held.

Published in Dawn, December 26th, 2022

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