Telenor Pakistan has launched two initiatives—‘Nayi Raah,’ a flexible part-time work model, and an Executive MBA scholarship program in partnership with LUMS. These initiatives are designed to empower female employees, supporting their work-life balance and professional growth, and align with the International Women’s Day 2025 theme, ‘Accelerate Action.’
PTCL Group, in partnership with Pink Collar, hosted the Pink Collar Women Career Fair in Lahore, aiming to bridge gaps between talent and opportunities for Pakistani women. The event showcased PTCL’s women empowerment initiative, ‘Dil Se Ba-Ikhtiar,’ and launched Pakistan’s first online job portal dedicated to women.
Ooredoo has appointed Asma Al Thani as its Brand Ambassador, aligning with the company’s vision of pushing boundaries and connecting communities. Asma, aiming to be the first Arab to conquer the Explorers Grand Slam and all 14 of the world’s 8,000-metre peaks, will collaborate with Ooredoo on digital initiatives.
Bileeta has partnered with CENWOR to provide ERP solutions for SMEs in rural Sri Lanka, focusing on women entrepreneurs in the dry-fish and Palmyra industries. This initiative, supported by UNDP, aims to empower women and contribute to Sri Lanka’s economic growth through technology-driven solutions and mentoring.
Orange Foundation and Terre des hommes (Tdh) have partnered to open two new Women’s Digital Centers in Jordan, expanding the initiative to more governorates. These centers will offer training in digital skills, entrepreneurship, and mental health, empowering women to build a better future for themselves and their communities.
stc Bahrain has launched its Women’s Empowerment Committee in celebration of Bahraini Women’s Day. The committee aims to tackle gender equality challenges, support women at all levels, raise awareness about unconscious bias, and provide resources for women’s professional growth, reaffirming the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
eTrade for Women is hosting its inaugural South Asia masterclass in New Delhi, empowering 25 female digital entrepreneurs from six countries. The event will tackle key challenges like access to capital and gender bias, offering insights, networking, and policy dialogue to support the growth of women-led digital businesses.
PTCL Group showcased its women empowerment initiative, ‘Ba-Ikhtiar,’ at GITEX 2024 in Dubai, highlighting the success of entrepreneurs Farhat ul Ain and Marrium Hussain. The initiative provides digital tools and training to small-scale women entrepreneurs, empowering them to thrive in the digital economy and contribute to Pakistan’s growth.
She Loves Tech launched its Islamabad round, co-hosted by Telenor Velocity and organized by CIRCLE Women Association. Held at Telenor Pakistan’s Campus ‘345’, the event featured ten women-led tech startups competing for a spot in the National Finale, offering mentorship, workshops, and networking opportunities.
