The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI) hosted an insightful Diversity & Inclusion session titled “Driving Inclusion for the Future: Leadership, Equity, and Women’s Advancement” on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

The session commenced with opening remarks from OICCI Secretary General M Abdul Aleem, who emphasized the importance of ensuring equal opportunities for women to advance in their careers. His address highlighted the vital role organizations play in promoting inclusive growth and empowering women in the workplace.

The context-setting was led by Nadia Sayeed, Faculty Member at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Corporate Trainer, and Training & Development Consultant. She spoke on “Leading Through Uncertainty with Inclusive Leadership,” underlining how empathy and adaptability are key to creating inclusive organizational cultures.

Her address was followed by insightful talks from Tamkeen Sardar Faisal, HR Head Pakistan, FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan, and Fatima Jamil Khan, Head of Programs and Operations, NOWPDP. Both speakers discussed the significance of equal opportunity and shared strategies for promoting women’s professional growth and leadership development.

Adding a deeply personal perspective, Sameen Sohaib, a differently-abled visualizer at Unilever Pakistan, shared her experiences on inclusion, leadership, and equity, inspiring the audience with her journey and perspective on advancing women and differently-abled professionals in the workplace.