Karandaaz trains business women

KARACHI: Karandaaz, a non-profit organisation that promotes financial inclusion and entrepreneurship in Pakistan, said on Thursday it had trained 145 women entrepreneurs in various cities across the country as part of its initiative to empower women in business.

The organisation, in collaboration with DEMO, a digital media and innovation platform, conducted specialised training sessions covering topics such as financial services, taxation, legal compliance, and trade-specific skills, it said in a statement.

The training sessions were held in Hunza, Gilgit, Peshawar, Hyderabad and Multan, and involved women entrepreneurs from diverse business backgrounds, ranging from handicrafts to e-commerce.

Karandaaz also launched a comprehensive online hub, called WeHub, which hosts a wealth of resources, including instructional videos and materials, offering essential financial and business knowledge for women entrepreneurs.