KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi emphasised collective efforts to tackle challenges of unemployment, rising stress in society, improving access for differently-abled persons to opportunities and enhanced female participation in businesses and jobs.

He underscored importance of volunteerism and active involvement of chambers, banking sector and civil society to overcome socio-economic challenges in meeting with delegation of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI). President Alvi urged business community to play pivotal role in advancing social sectors and fulfilling their corporate social responsibility by helping those in need.

Collaborative endeavours by public and private sectors could bring about positive transformation in people’s lives, particularly in realm of social initiatives, he added. He called upon KCCI members to inspire and support women in becoming future entrepreneurs, fostering confidence and empowerment among them.

He emphasised importance of human development and advised business community to create more employment opportunities for women and persons with disabilities.

President Alvi acknowledged positive impact of Information Technology on facilitating bank account opening and financial transactions for women.  President urged chambers to develop fast-track mechanisms to ensure quantifiable performance, with specific goal of achieving 20 to 25 percent female employment within industry.

He asked for regular meetings between KCCI and architects to ensure creation of accessible facilities such as ramps in hospitals, shopping plazas and industries for differently-abled individuals.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 20 2023

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