09/07/2026
PSW convened the inaugural meeting of the 𝗞𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗷𝗮𝗵 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱. The high-level session focused on assessing the program’s progress and defining the next phase of actions to expand its nationwide reach and impact.
Chaired by Ms. Huma Fakhar (Founder, MAP Group), the meeting brought together a distinguished group of leaders from across the public and private sectors, including Ms. Nadia Jehangir Seth (Chief Executive Officer, SMEDA), Ms. Fouzia Perveen Chaudhry (Additional Secretary / Head of Women Entrepreneur Division, TDAP), Ms. Nadia Bilal (Managing Director – Spinning, Nishat Chunian Limited), Ms. Qurrat-Ul-Ain (Vice President, FPCCI), Dr. Shawana Khalil (Head of Fashion Design, PIFD), Ms. Kehkashan Raza (Chief Operating Officer / Founder, Beechtree, Pepperland & Caramel PK), and Ms. Fouzia Aslam (Chief Manager, State Bank of Pakistan).
Bringing together expertise across policy, regulation, finance, academia, and industry, the Advisory Board provided strategic direction to strengthen women’s participation in international trade, enhance export readiness, foster cross-sectoral partnerships, and expand access to domestic and global markets.
This initiative reflects PSW’s continued commitment to building an inclusive trade ecosystem that empowers women entrepreneurs, connects them to international markets, and supports sustainable economic growth.
World Trade Organization - WTO | UN Women | UN Women Pakistan | SMEDA - Pakistan | Trade Development Authority of Pakistan | Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry | State Bank of Pakistan | Beechtree | Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design - PIFD | Lama