The 7th OICCI Women Empowerment Awards celebrated leaders, trailblazers, and advocates for gender equality, honoring those making strides toward inclusion in the corporate world.

Keynote addresses by Farheen Salman Amir (President BSPAN, GM Pakistan - LIPTON Teas and Infusions Pakistan Limited) and Jury Chairman @Zaffar A. Khan set the tone for the event, while distinguished jury members, including SPENTA KANDAWALLA, Musharaf Hai, Osman Waheed, and others, recognized outstanding contributions.

Lance Domm, British Deputy High Commissioner, highlighted the importance of gender inclusion.

OICCI launched the UN Gender Seal in collaboration with UNDP, with remarks from Van Nguyen, Deputy Resident Representative - UNDP.

Award recognitions included: Nestlé Pakistan Limited for women empowerment Jubilee Life Insurance Company Ltd. for leadership and strategy Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd for workplace environment Telenor Pakistan (Pvt) Limited for work-life balance Pakistan Mobile Communications Limited - Jazz for women leaders’ development

The WEA Champions Awards honored top achievers: Winner: Procter & Gamble Pakistan (Private) Limited 1st Runner-Up: Unilever Pakistan Limited 2nd Runner-Up: Engro Corporation Limited

Special awards went to Siemens Pakistan Engineering Company Limited for improved ranking and LIPTON Teas and Infusions as the top performer among companies with up to 300 employees.

Musharaf Hai was recognized as the Iconic Woman Corporate Leader. The event also featured a panel discussion on leadership with Yasmin Hyder, Moneeza Butt , Sidra Iqbal, Khalid Zaman Khan, moderated by Rabia Khattak.

Unilever Pakistan Limited and Procter & Gamble Pakistan (Private) Limited were inducted into the OICCI Hall of Fame for their commitment to gender inclusion.

The event concluded with remarks from Yousaf Hussain, President of OICCI and President & CEO of Faysal Bank Limited, emphasizing the collective effort to build a more inclusive corporate future.