ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Friday observed International Women’s Day by honoring the dedication of its female employees, stressing the significant role women play in development of the society.
According to a news release, founder and Managing Director of KASHF Foundation, Roshaneh Zafar was the chief guest on the occasion.
Expressing her views, she stressed the importance of leveraging one’s strengths, kind, being courageous, and building a supportive network to bring change through joint action.
She also shared her journey of empowering Pakistani women and setting up the KASHF Foundation.
The foundation offers innovative services and products to low-income households, especially women.
SECP Chairman Akif Saeed highlighted SECP’s measures to promote gender mainstreaming, including conducive policies and enhancing female representation in general as well as at leadership level.
He said that as a result of the efforts of SECP to enhance gender diversity on the boards of listed companies, 92 p% of the companies now have women directors on board.
He said that as a result of SECP’s policies to streamline gender diversity, the women’s participation amongst new recruits increased to 36 % while female representation in the management cadre is 25%.
SECP celebrated #IWD24 to recognize contributions of its female employees and women's role in societal development. Chief guest, Roshaneh Zafar, founder/MD KASHF Foundation, emphasized the importance of building a supportive network to drive change through collective action. pic.twitter.com/NQQfWU1g9F
— SEC Pakistan (@SECPakistan) March 8, 2024
