Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal and Hum Mashal-e-Rah Foundation Join Hands to Empower Women
— January 28, 2025
ISLAMABAD ( AIA ) In a significant move to promote women empowerment, Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) and Hum Mashal-e-Rah Foundation (HMR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday. The partnership aims to equip underprivileged and differently-abled women with essential skills, enabling them to become self-sufficient and respected members of society.
The ceremony, held in Islamabad, was attended by distinguished guests, including PBM Managing Director Senator Capt. Shaheen Khalid Butt, Amnah Aftab, Chairperson and Founder Director of HMR Foundation, and Amir Shahzad, CEO of Punjab Charity Commission.
The MoU outlines the collaboration between PBM and HMR to implement an effective delivery mechanism at PBM’s Business Facilitation Center. This center will support women trainees from Women Empowerment Centres, enhancing their skills and providing meaningful job opportunities.
Senator Shaheen Khalid Butt hailed the event as a milestone for women empowerment, emphasizing the crucial role women entrepreneurs play in Pakistan’s socio-economic development. He praised the hardworking women across Pakistan and reiterated PBM’s commitment to supporting impoverished yet determined women pursuing self-reliance and economic independence.
Amnah Aftab, Chairperson of HMR Foundation, highlighted the foundation’s ongoing efforts to provide humanitarian services to vulnerable communities. She commended PBM’s initiatives to uplift the lives of those affected by poverty and pledged to accelerate their collaborative efforts in supporting the disadvantaged population.
This partnership is a significant step towards promoting women empowerment and socio-economic development in Pakistan.