WCCIM (SPWCCI) updates, by Fariha Munir Shah

The group photo WCCI-MD, Women's chamber of commerce and industry Multan division, proudly continues its democratic tradition of electing new office bearers and president, every year. According to results of recent (2015) elections, Mrs Razia Shah has become the new president.  The annual (inaugural) general meeting and oath taking ceremony took place on 30th September, at Ladies club Multan. The agenda of the meeting included annual account matters, progress of the chamber and oath taking ceremony of the newly elected board members. Mrs. Farrukh Mukhtar (patron in chief WCCI-MD) presided over at the occasion, as chief guest. She was presented a bouquet of flowers on arrival and was seated on the stage, alongwith former president Mrs. Humera Batool , new president Mrs. Razia Shah, official spokesperson and former president Masooma Sibtain. The program started with recitation of holy Quran by secretary general, Mr. Saeed Agha. Who then went on to share details of succes...

SPWCCI members together with guests from Peshawar    Women Business Development Center Peshawar (WBDCP), as part of its business development initiatives, organizes exposure visits to larger markets. The main purpose of these visits is to establish linkages of women entrepreneurs with stake holders from other markets including; local business people, skilled craftsmen, raw material suppliers, whole sellers and retailers. Women Business Development Center Peshawar in collaboration with Pakistan Transition Initiative  organized a two week Business Exposure Visit for twenty Women Entrepreneurs to four cities of Punjab including Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan & Bahawalpur for linkage meetings, capacity building and market exposure. For the purpose, South Punjab Women Chamber of Commerce & Industries ( SPWCCI) was requested a meeting at chamber on 13th March 2014 with their members.  Along with instructions to arrange, a training session by the...

Mrs. Farrukh Mukhtar chairing the meeting. On 8th March 2014, inorder to mark, ''international women's day'', a special meeting was called by the patron in chief of SPWCCI, Mrs. Farrukh Mukhtar, at her residence.  Convener media committee  Fariha Munir Shah , President SPWCCI Fatima Leghari, senior vice president  Ambreen Abbass Khan , alongwith those members, who are going to participate in upcoming exhibition 'Wexnet' attended this meeting. Including  F ilza Akbar , Shazia, Samina Waqar, Humera Batool, Seerat. All the members seemed enthusiastic and determined about the upcoming events. One great news was about the launch of a separate blog, dedicated completely to the activities of SPWCCI , created by Fariha Munir Shah, whose efforts and dedication greatly admired by the patron in chief, Mrs. Farrukh Mukhtar and all the members. President SPWCCI, Fatima Leghari Khokar, provided an insight about the merger of APWA with SPWCCI. And how is she going i...

Group photo of the attendants of the meeting with the president. A meeting of the General Body  of SPWCCI was held on 20 th    February in APWA Multan. The main agenda was to discuss the affiliation of SPWCCI with APWA. Sharing information about WEXNET exhibition and planning, how to go about it.  Mrs Fatima Leghari presided over the meeting, alongwith Mrs. Tahira Zaffar Sheikh, chairperson of APWA. Fariha Munir Shah , Ambreen Khan , Humaira Batool also attended the event. The process started with the recitation of holy Quran.  Important points of the meeting:     The participation in WEXNET exhibition was discussed.  Its timings, other important information regarding the event was conveyed to the participants.   Fatima Leghari shared the information that a Saudi Princess is coming for  inauguration  of WEXNET.   A common resolution was passed  that members should not give discounts on their products at t...

Madam Fatima Leghari Khokar. SPWCCI   is a completely democratic institution, with a fool proof electoral system. Every year, a fresh team of members is elected to run and look after the smooth functioning of the chamber.  As a result of the elections of September 2013, Mrs. Fatima Leghari Khokar was elected as the new president. The lady has an extremely impressive profile. She owns a 'Blue pottery' business, under the name of '' Çraft Galleria' '.   Her interest in Arts and Crafts is evident through her business, with special focus on heritage and culture. Fatima was also honored to remain appointed as advisor, Multan College of Arts, BZU. She is also among directors of  'Khokar Textile Mills'.  She is very fond of reading, traveling and theater, operas, etc. Which reflects her spirit of adventure and great taste in Fine Arts. She is also blessed with a great sense of humor and an ability to motivate others. She is a capable ...