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We are a group of individuals who believe in the potential of women entrepreneurs in Pakistan. After many years of working in this field, we have become acutely aware of the need for a separate Chamber of Commerce and industry, which is solely dedicated to promoting the cause of women in business. To this end, we are proud to announce the establishment of WCCI. The chamber can also be looked upon as an advocacy group for dealing with issues of economic empowerment of women.

Message from founder president Dr. Shehla Javed Akram

As the Founder President of the Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry Lahore Division (WCCIL), I extend a hearty and warm welcome to all current and prospective members.
At the inception of this chamber, I encountered multiple hurdles since there was absolutely no legislation to facilitate the establishment of a separate womens’ chamber. It was an uphill battle to generate sufficient support for the idea of a women’s chamber which I achieved through massive efforts in canvassing and campaigning; which resulted in being able to drum up the idea of a chamber.
I had to repeatedly advocate to the government of Pakistan to allow the establishment of separate chambers for business women in Pakistan.We began working on this mission in 2002 and obtained our license in 2008. The chamber began with just 10 members and today we cater to 4000+ women entrepreneurs.
In the past 15 years, WCCIL has built up a fund of knowledge and experience alongside developing a treasure trove of benefits for our members. 

Being the founder President, my goal remains to facilitate continuing growth and awareness of WCCIL, both in Pakistan and globally. I continue to strive to create an enabling environment where women could have access to opportunities and resources, be properly represented, take up membership without any hesitation, and establish their businesses through training and marketing of their products in the local, national and international markets.
Our chamber acts as an institution where women entrepreneurs, no matter how small or big their scale might be; receive support, mentoring and guidance. The chamber is a melting pot of all women-led businesses and a common ground where they find mentors, kindred spirits and support.
I welcome you to join me on this journey of empowering women entrepreneurs in Pakistan

Dr. Shehla Javed Akram
Founder President WCCI (Lahore Division)

Message from President

Devise a strategy and action plan for the renovation of our office building, as itis a heritage site and needs to be protected.
Help and support local women businesses in local market to the best of my ability. Organize regular product development, capacity building and various other sessions. Constitute active committees of each sector.Actively participate in the Government policy making sessions for advocacy, due to ever changing business environment.Encourage our members to adopt environment friendly, sustainable business practices.Connect WRCI, our star project boost by having yearly startup competition to inculcate positive and healthy competitiveness. A certificate ceremony for all outgoing batches.Convert our yearly events more dynamic by connecting them with relevant sponsors. ‘Try our best to help and support our entrepreneurs to the best of our abilities. Mobilize women to meet international standards and step up for international trade.

Connect actively with Industry Academia linkages to get maximum benefits in fostering innovation and focus on local and global best practices and successful ventures.
Last but not the least, our Chamber , to work hard to make the Dr Shehla’s idea of successfully starting chamber’s own design house.
Sincerely yours,Falahat Imran
President
Women Chamber
of Commerce and Industry Lahore Division,

Falahat Imran
President WCCI (Lahore Division)

Message from Senior Vice President

I’m honored to become Senior vice president of the Women’s Chamber of Lahore. I’ll play my role in empowering Pakistani women entrepreneurs through education, advocacy, and mentorship. Growing up, I saw strong women around me balancing work and family with ease. They inspired me to chase my dreams.
Today, we must support women who dare to challenge norms and break barriers.

My commitments:

– Establish mentorship programs for aspiring women entrepreneurs
– Collaborate with organizations to provide training and resources
– Advocate for policy changes supporting women’s economic empowerment
– Celebrate and showcase Pakistani women’s success stories

To the working women of Pakistan, I say:
– Your struggles are valid
– Your dreams are achievable
– Your success is inspirational
Let’s rise together, break barriers, and create a legacy of empowered Pakistani women entrepreneurs.
Thank you.
FAIZA NABEEL.

FAIZA NABEEL
Senior Vice President WCCI (Lahore Division)

Message from Vice President

My Aim:
As Vice President of the Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCI) Lahore Division, my primary aim is to empower aspiring women entrepreneurs by providing them with the necessary financial, educational, and networking resources to launch and grow their businesses. I will work to create opportunities that break down financial barriers, enabling women to participate in the economy and contribute to the nation’s growth.
My Objectives:
1. Financial Support Initiatives: Collaborate with financial institutions, government bodies, and NGOs to create accessible funding opportunities, low-interest loans, and grants specifically tailored for women entrepreneurs who face financial challenges.
2. Training and Mentorship Programs: Establish business training workshops, mentorship networks, and skill development programs designed to equip women with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed in business.
3. Networking and Collaboration Opportunities: Foster a supportive community where women can collaborate, share ideas, and form business partnerships. Organize events that connect aspiring entrepreneurs with successful women business leaders for guidance and support.
4. Advocacy for Policy Changes: Advocate for policy reforms at both governmental and institutional levels to improve access to financial resources and reduce bureaucratic hurdles for women entering business.
5. Raising Awareness: Promote the importance of women entrepreneurship through awareness campaigns and media outreach, encouraging more women to consider starting their own businesses.
Together we can make a difference.

Dr.Raheela Akhtar
Vice President WCCI (Lahore Division)

News & Events

WCCIL x Lundbeck Promote Women’s Mental Health 2025
WCCIL Meets TDAP to Boost Women’s Trade & Empowerment 2025
WCCIL & UN Visit WRCI to Boost Women Empowerment 2025

WCCIL President Attends Federal Budget Speech 2025–26
WCCIL SVP Faiza Nabeel Featured in Women Who Lead 2025
WCCIL Joins SBP’s Banking on Equality Session 2025
WCCIL x ITU Sign MoU 2025
WCCIL Joins ‘Echoes of Faith’ by Modest Echo 2025
WCCIL Hosts Dinner for Sri Lankan Delegate 2025
WCCIL Leaders Attend ‘Grit & Grace’ Evening at LUMS 2025
WCCI Leaders Attend MCAV Residency Closing 2025
WCCI Joins First Gender Talk at UHE 2025
WCCI Joins Pre-Budget Dialogue on Social Investment 2025
WCCI Hosts JICA for Industrial Partnership Talks 2025
WCCI Joins 17th Chambers Presidents’ Conference 2025
WCCI Marks Women’s Day 2025 Honoring National Heroes
WCCI Joins Govt. Climate Workshop 2025
WCCI Signs MoUs to Boost Pakistan-Romania Trade 2025
WCCI Hosts NAYMET for Social Impact Talks 2025
UNDP’s Ms. Madiha Visits WCCI for Women’s Empowerment 2025
JICA Delegation Visits WCCI for Women’s Empowerment 2025
WCCI Applauds Dr. Bushra Usman’s Leadership at FCCU 2025
WCCI Founder Visits Allama Iqbal Medical College 2025
WCCI Lahore Hosts Eid Mela 2025 with Anum Mir
WCCI Lahore at IEEE WIE Summit 2025
Dr. Shehla Javed Akram Attends 2025 Governor’s Iftar
Dr. Shehla Javed Akram Pushes for Renewable Energy Reform 2025
WCCI Lahore Attends 2025 Consultation on Women’s Empowerment
WCCI Lahore Leadership Rallies for Women’s Empowerment 2025
Dr. Shehla Javed Akram Shares Empowering Message on Women’s Day 2025
WCCI Lahore Marks Women’s Day 2025 with Grandeur
WCCI & Mashhad Chamber Unite for Women’s Trade 2025
WCCI Lahore Expands Women’s Empowerment 2025
WCCI Lahore & TEVTA Sign MoU to Empower Women
WCCIL Leads at Key Women Entrepreneurship Event 2025
WCCIL & Shauoor Unite for Community Empowerment 2025
WCCIL at State Bank of Pakistan Roundtable Conference
Celebrating 50 Years of SOS Village!
Visit of European Union Delegation
JICA Team Visited WCCIL
WCCIL Team at Furniture Design Expo 2025
WCCIL Team at WEXNET 2025
President WCCIL at Working Women's Day
WCCIL Christmas Celebration 2024
WCCIL Smog Awareness Session
Visit of Saudi Delegation to WCCIL
WCCIL Visit to BFC
WCCIL Networking Lunch
International Rural Women’s Day
World Diabetes Day 2024
Women Entrepreneurs Day
Breast Cancer Awareness Session 2024
Dr. Shehla Javed visit to the PSIC office
WCCIL Office bearers at dinner hosted by Akhuwat
Newly Elected Office Bearers 2024-26
Founder President WCCIL Dr. Shehla Javed Akram Presented a shield to Ngozi Okonjo - Iweala, WTO
Founder President WCCIL Dr. Shehla Javed Akram Presented a shield to ITC Executive Director
ITC SheTrades Hubs annual meeting 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland
WCCIL Final Voter List 2024-25
UK Export HandBooks
WCCIL Voter List 2024-25
WCCIL Election Schedule 2024-2025
WCCIL Executive Body Meeting for the upcoming election 2024-25
Founder WCCIL Dr. Shehla Javed Akram visited Qasre Behbood
WCCIL delegation at Webexcels to meet with Export Guru on Alibaba
Founder President WCCIL Dr. Shehla Javed Akram signed an MOU with STEP
WCCIL Lifestyle Eid Exhibition 2024
WCCIL International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 Celebrations
WCCIL celebrated International Women’s Day 2024 – InspireINCLUSION at FPCCI Lahore
Dr. Javed and Shehla Akram at SAARC Gold Award ceremony held in Colombo
Members of WCCIL along with the President at the Pakistan Lifestyle Colombo & Jaffna expo in Srilanka
Dr. Shehla Javed Akram at the100 years celebration of LCWU
WCCIL Team at the Policy Dialogue on SME development by SMEDA
WCCIL MoU with Malaysian Women Entrepreneurs from WASWASANITA and the Malaysia Pakistan Business Council.
Dr. Shehla Javed Akram at the Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy Roundtable.
MoU signing ceremony between WCCIL and University of Home Economics
Dr. Shehla Javed Akram at the Consultative Session organized by SMEDA
Dr. Shehla Javed Akram, Founder WCCIL at the Handmade Crafts Exhibition by Kaarvan Crafts Foundation
Founder WCCIL Dr. Shehla Javed Akram at the "WE - The Leaders Program"
Founder WCCIL Dr. Shehla Javed Akram at Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit (CTIS) 2023
WCCIL Green Skills Program
WCCIL Top Ten Businesses 2023 – Entrepreneurship Week
WCCIL SMOG AWARENESS SESSION 2023
Breast Cancer Seminar 2023
International Rural Women’s Day Celebration
Visit of Mr. Qasim Ali Shah to WCCIL
Dr. Shehla Javed Akram at United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2023 Conference
Dr. Shehla Javed Akram at the STEP Annual Thesis Display
WCCIL Founder Dr. Shehla Javed Akram visit to DGTO office
ETTP Spring 2023 Closing Ceremony
Meeting with Chemonics International Inc
WCCIL Meeting with Kaizen Tetra Tech
InstaCare Future Health Forum 2023
WCCIL collaboration with IQTM, PU
WCCIL Founder Dr. Shehla Javed Akram signed an MOU with MBH
Informative session with the ASEAN delegation
The Launch of Research Studies to “End Gender-Based Violence
Special Olympics
ASEAN Pak Conference
TRAINING AT SBP
WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement training Session
Chenone opening
Meeting with Sustainable Development Head, TOTAL Parco.
Seminar on Export Opportunities in African countries
Pakistan business delegation At almaty chamber kazakistan
Signing of MOU between pakistan and kazakistan
Official dinner hosted by Nataional bank in kazakistan
Wcci represented by uzma organizing committe of kazakistan embasy
14th Annual General Body Meeting 2023-24, 28th September 2023
Election Schedule 2023-2024
MOU signing between Qasim Ali Shah Foundation 04-05-2023
Zakat Nisab for Corporates 22-03-2023
(WCCIL) visited Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Informative session by the Mother of ARFA KAREEM
Kasb-e-Kamal Exhibition By WCCIL Day-2
Meeting with the delegates from Saudi Arabia
Eid Milan party for its members
13th AGM Meeting 2022-23,20th Sep 2022
Election Schedule 2022-23
ElectionProcedure 2022-23
Seminar Top Ten Business Opportunities For Women
WCCI Lahore Division conducts Laurels of Honor awards Dawn Report, Daily News Report
Blood donation camp
First women Chamber of Commerce Established
ICCI keen to encourage women entrepreneurship
Women of substance

Wcci lahore division in collaboration with Kinnaird college for Women celebrated Global Entrepreneurship Week

USAID PEER Cycle 9

On behalf of PEER’s sponsors at USAID, the National Academies are happy to announce that this year’s cycle of PEER is now open and accepting proposals! PEER Cycle 9 has several new focus areas this year. In addition to the broad call for projects on any development-related research topic, the program welcomes calls in focus areas on advanced digital tools; family planning and reproductive health; the social, economic, and behavioral sciences. There are also several country-specific focus areas: urban WASH and transboundary water in Afghanistan, clean energy in Bangladesh, multiple research sectors in Tunisia, and bioremediation of dioxins and furans in Vietnam. Last year’s cycle only supported projects of one year in length, but this year PEER Cycle 9 is once again inviting proposals for projects lasting two or three years, depending on the focus area. Pre-proposal submissions are due by 11:59 PM (U.S. Eastern Standard Time) on February 10, 2020. For more information on Cycle 9, please see the Cycle 9 RFP.

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