SIALKOT: Federal Minister for Water and Power, Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Saturday inaugurated a 2-day exhibition for "Women by Women" at Govt College for Women University organized by Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Talking to exhibitors, he said that exhibitions and fairs were main source of promoting business as well as supportive in introducing products among the people at home and abroad. He lauded the efforts of Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) for organizing mega events in this export-oriented city and hub of cottage industry of the country. He said that Sialkot was playing an effective role in strengthening national economy through its export as well as providing employment opportunities to thousands industrial workers.
The Minister took round of stalls in the exhibition and appreciated the efforts of women folk for producing quality products. On the occasion, President SCCI Fazal Jilani informed the minister that the exhibition was first of its kind, aimed at facilitating business women to exhibit their products, adding that 46 business women were participating in the 2-day exhibition for "Women by Women".
Fazal said that business women from Lahore, Faisalabad, Sialkot and some other cities were taking part in the exhibition and display their products. The exhibition was covering garments and textile, fashion wear, handicrafts, home decor, sports wear, leather products, food items, jewellery items, leather accessories, pharmaceuticals and herbal products, confectioneries, cosmetics and other services, he added.
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