Islamabad (Agencies): The government of Pakistan has received the Commonwealth Government Award for Women’s Economic Empowerment, says a press release issued on Friday
The award was jointly given by the Commonwealth Businesswomen’s Network and Global Citizen to the Government of Pakistan in recognition of the work and impact in the area of women’s empowerment, read the statement.
The award was received by a representative of the High Commission on behalf of the government of Pakistan.
The award was given during the ceremony of the 3rd Commonwealth Businesswomen Awards held on April 18, on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in London.
The ceremony was organized by the Commonwealth Businesswomen Network, an accredited organization focused on women’s leadership and economic empowerment recognized by 53 governments across five continents.