GILGIT: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) successfully concluded a four-day seminar series titled “Economic Empowerment of Women in Gilgit-Baltistan: Promoting Women’s Entrepreneurship, Trade Development, and Inclusive Economic Growth.”
Held from August 25 to August 28, 2026, the outreach initiative spanned multiple districts, including Gilgit, Nagar, Hunza, and Ghizer.
The program brought together more than 200 women entrepreneurs representing diverse economic sectors, along with key representatives of regional trade bodies and students from relevant academic backgrounds.
Led by Master Trainer Nazir Ali, Deputy Director at TDAP, the training sessions covered four core capacity-building modules:
Module 1: Women’s Economic Empowerment – Policy Framework and Emerging Opportunities
Module 2: Entrepreneurship Development and Business Growth
Module 3: Trade Development and Market Access
Module 4: Financial Inclusion and Access to Business Finance
The seminars concluded with strong praise from local stakeholders and a joint commitment to expand trade opportunities, bolster regional business networks, and drive sustainable economic growth by advancing women-led enterprises throughout Gilgit-Baltistan.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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