(By: Bureau Chief Ijaz-ul-Hassan, Attock)
ATTOCK: More than 500 copies of the Holy Quran, complete with translation and Tafseer, were distributed during the 10th General Meeting of the Attock Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry at Jinnah Hall, District Council Attock.
Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan attended the event as chief guest. Addressing the gathering, he said the Holy Quran provides guidance on morality, justice, tolerance, brotherhood and the principles of life. He emphasized that its teachings promote patience, truthfulness, fairness, good character and respect for the rights of others.
Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan highlighted the importance and significance of the Holy Quran. He urged participants to go beyond recitation and apply its teachings in their daily lives.
He said understanding and practising the Quranic message could help promote positive values in society. He also congratulated the newly elected members of the Attock Women Chamber on assuming their responsibilities and wished them success.
The meeting was presided over by Hina Mansab Khan, Chairperson of the SAARC Chambers Women Entrepreneurs Council and the National Business Council.
Newly Elected Office-Bearers Take Oath
The newly elected office-bearers of the Attock Women Chamber took the oath of office for two-year terms. They included President Rizwana Nadeem, Senior Vice President Rabia Gul and Vice President Rakhshanda Kokab.
Executive members Saima Ishtiaq, Naeema Naz, Saima Jabeen, Saba Gauhar, Shireen Zehra, Urooj Mansab, Saba William, Farzana Bashir and Shakeela Parveen also took the oath. Chief Executive Nabeela Shaheen was among the office-bearers present at the ceremony.
Deputy Commissioner Inland Revenue Attock Sanobar Sultan, Tariq Mahmood, Muhammad Arsalan and other speakers also addressed the gathering. Tariq Mahmood serves as Chairman of the Standing Committee on Health of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry and is a former president of the Attock Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Speakers discussed the role of women in Islam and society. They noted that women have contributed to household affairs, trade, business, education and other economic activities throughout history.
Participants called for more opportunities and facilities for women entrepreneurs. They said greater economic empowerment could benefit families, communities and the national economy.
The event also attracted educationists, business representatives, teachers, students and members of various local organisations. Attendees included Excise and Taxation Officer Saeed Butt, Punjab College Principal Major Sajjad Haider, Roots School Principal Iram Farooq, Attock Graduate College Principal Dr Sobia, former school principal Najma Shaheen, former chamber president Iram Khan and Bazm-e-Mohsinat President Iffat Jan.
Representatives of Nayab College, the Civil Ladies Club, Government Nursing School at District Headquarters Hospital and Government TEVTA Institute also attended.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan presented more than 500 copies of the Holy Quran, with translation and Tafseer, to participants.
Attendees welcomed the distribution and described it as an initiative to help spread the message of the Holy Quran. The ceremony also marked the beginning of the newly elected office-bearers’ two-year terms at the Attock Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
