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Newsletter The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan CA Women’s journey portraying their efforts and impact and was confident to see visible difference professional achievements. in future. He specially thanked the chief guests for attending CA Women’s Day celebrations. Hina Usmani, chairperson CA Women’s Committee, addressed the gatherings at all three events and The keynote speakers were justice Nasira Iqbal in appreciated the support by the Council of the Institute Lahore, Elin Burns, British deputy high commissioner for actively promoting gender balance at workplaces. in Karachi and Clelia Royetena, governance specialist She emphasised huge potential for women in CA World Bank in Islamabad. Justice Nasira, in her profession to prove their abilities and contribute in the speech, shared her thoughts on the importance of economic development of Pakistan. Hina stressed the women’s role in our religion as well as in our society. need for enabling working environment for women She stressed that Urdu language should be promoted including flexible working, safe transportation and and requested the chairperson to hold future events mandatory onsite day care centers for enhancing in Urdu to widely promote the language and culture. women participation in the workforce. She informed Elin Burns delivered her keynote address on balance the audience about launching of CA women for better – Pakistan perspective. She encouraged entrepreneurship program for the benefit of CA female enabling environment and suggested that women who cannot pursue full time employment. contribution of women would have a significant She presented the second edition of CA Women impact on the economy and development of Pakistan. Directory 2019 to chief guests and shared with the She shared her journey of current important role she audience the benefits of consolidated database of has been assigned in Pakistan and informed that potential CA women as independent directors on the gender equality is mandatory in all panels formed boards of public interest entities. for important decision making at government level. Clelia in her keynote address was adamant on the President ICAP Jafar Husain showed his full support by importance of chartered accountants’ role in public attending all three events and shared the importance sector organisations and government departments. and progress of women in CA profession. He described She highlighted many opportunities and suggested ICAP’s strong commitment to women empowerment, close networking between ICAP and the government and was ambitious in significantly strengthening the for mutual benefits. Institute as well as the profession through greater gender parity. The president emphasised that the The CA Women’s Committee is privileged to set positive change in the mindset will create social milestones and honoured to have head of the state 2 May 2019