Deputy Commissioner Quetta inspects stalls at two-day WEXNET business exhibition

QUETTA, 2 November: The two-day business exhibition “WEXNET” was held successfully under the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), in collaboration with the Government of Balochistan, the District Administration Quetta and the Balochistan Board of Investment. Women entrepreneurs, industrialists, skilled women and representatives from various walks of life from across the country took part in large numbers.

More than 100 stalls were set up at the exhibition. They displayed products made by women, handicrafts, local skills, business products and goods from various trade sectors. Women were given opportunities to showcase their business skills, promote their products, build trade links and find new business avenues.

Representatives of the Government of Balochistan and the federal government, officials of the departments concerned, businesspeople and other distinguished guests attended the ceremony. The participants showed keen interest in the exhibition and praised the business activities, creativity and hard work of the women.

Deputy Commissioner’s visit

Deputy Commissioner Quetta Mehrullah Badini toured the exhibition in detail and inspected all the stalls. He met women entrepreneurs and exhibitors at the various stalls and learned about their products, business activities and the problems they face.

Praising the women’s hard work, abilities and entrepreneurial spirit, the Deputy Commissioner said that giving women opportunities to move ahead in economic activity was an important need of the time. He said such exhibitions give women the chance to showcase their abilities, expand their businesses and play an effective role in the national economy.

While reviewing different parts of the exhibition, the Deputy Commissioner also inspected the administrative matters and the facilities provided to participants.

During the exhibition, the District Administration Quetta ensured constant monitoring and effective administrative measures. All security, traffic management, administrative and other necessary arrangements for the programme were completed with the cooperation of the district administration, so that participants, guests and exhibitors had a safe and suitable environment.

Owing to the district administration’s constant monitoring, cooperation among the institutions concerned and a coordinated strategy, the programme continued smoothly and ended successfully. The WEXNET exhibition proved an important step towards women’s empowerment, highlighting their business skills, promoting local products and building trade links at the national level.

Photos: courtesy DGPR Balochistan