WCCIP hosts ‘Women Business Excellence Awards’

PESHAWAR - The Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Peshawar Division (WCCIPD) recently hosted the inaugural 'Women Business Excellence Awards 2026'. The prestigious event gathered women entrepreneurs, business leaders, government officials, development partners, and esteemed guests to celebrate the achievements of women-led enterprises in the province. Muzzammil Aslam, the Chief Advisor to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Finance, graced the occasion as the chief guest.

A diverse array of sectors was represented at the awards, including manufacturing, services, technology, fashion, training and development, social impact, exports, retail, beauty, organic and natural products, startups, and business innovation. The central theme of the ceremony centered on the pivotal role women entrepreneurs play in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's and Pakistan's economic landscape.

President of WCCIPD, Qurat-ul-Ain, emphasized the significant contribution of women entrepreneurs to the provincial economy. She stressed the importance of establishing an enabling environment that supports women-led businesses in their journey of establishment, formalization, and growth. The objective of the awards, according to her, extends beyond merely increasing the number of women entering the business world; it aims to empower more women-led enterprises to flourish, foster employment opportunities, expand into new markets, and contribute sustainably to the economic development of both Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Pakistan.

The 'Women Business Excellence Awards 2026' served as both a tribute to individual accomplishments and a platform to spotlight the burgeoning influence of women entrepreneurs in the economic landscape of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Pakistan.