{"id":53582,"date":"2025-10-19T11:20:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T11:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=53582"},"modified":"2025-10-19T11:30:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T11:30:11","slug":"breast-cancer-awareness-session-islamabad-chamber-of-commerce-wajiha-qamar-nigar-jauhar-raise-awareness-in-corporate-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/breast-cancer-awareness-session-islamabad-chamber-of-commerce-wajiha-qamar-nigar-jauhar-raise-awareness-in-corporate-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Breast Cancer Awareness Session @ Islamabad Chamber of Commerce ! Wajiha Qamar, Nigar Jauhar Raise Awareness in Corporate Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Education and Professional Training, Ms. Wajiha Qamar, has said that the government is fully cognizant of the severity of the spread of breast cancer and is taking all necessary measures to create maximum awareness about this lethal disease, as early detection and treatment remain the most effective tools to defeat it.<\/span><\/p>\n

She made these remarks while addressing a hugely attended annual Breast Cancer Awareness Session (Pink Ribbon) as Chief Guest, hosted by the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) at the S.M. Muneer Auditorium on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Quarterly Pink Screening Camps in collaboration with partner hospitals, Annual Pink Business Week to promote awareness within the corporate sector, Chamber\u2019s Help Desk and Hotline to guide families toward credible screening and treatment facilities, Scholarship and Support Program for deserving patients,Corporate Referral Pathways to connect businesses and institutions with healthcare partners<\/p>\n

Ms. Wajiha Qamar commended the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry<\/strong> for taking the lead in this noble cause, saying that the Chamber\u2019s consistent efforts to raise awareness and mobilize the business community for social good are truly praiseworthy. She added that ICCI has demonstrated that economic leadership can and must go hand in hand with social responsibility.<\/p>\n

The Minister of State appreciated ICCI President Sardar Tahir Mehmood\u2019s comprehensive roadmap on awareness and treatment, urging all stakeholders to work collectively to achieve shared goals. \u201cTogether, we can turn this national health emergency into a story of resilience, awareness, and recovery,\u201d she concluded.<\/p>\n

\"\"Addressing the event as Guest of Honour, Lt. General (R) Nigar Jauhar Khan,<\/strong> HI(M), TI(M), highlighted that Pakistan bears one of the highest breast cancer incidence rates in Asia, with one in every nine women at risk. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cEvery day, over a hundred lives are lost to this disease \u2014 behind every number is a mother, a sister, a daughter, and a family devastated by a preventable loss,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n

She stressed that women\u2019s health must be treated as a national priority, not as a seasonal campaign but as a year-round commitment. She emphasized that although the latest technologies for detection and treatment are available in Pakistan, awareness and breaking social taboos remain crucial.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe risk is not only to women; it affects the entire population. To build a productive society and a productive Pakistan, we must take collective action,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Delivering a powerful and informative presentation, Dr. Saeeda Yasmeen, General Surgeon and Breast Cancer Treatment Specialist,<\/strong> highlighted the common causes of breast cancer, the importance of regular check-ups, and lifestyle improvements. She urged participants to \u201cbreak the myths, break the stigmas, and adopt healthy lifestyles.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Chairman ICCI Founder Group, Tariq Sadiq,<\/strong> reaffirmed that the Chamber has always been a champion of women empowerment \u2014 not just through words, but through meaningful action.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe have consistently worked to create opportunities for women entrepreneurs and to help them rise as equal partners in Pakistan\u2019s economic growth. Today, we extend that commitment to their health and wellbeing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough initiatives like the Pink Ribbon campaign, ICCI stands as a responsible institution that promotes care, compassion, and community health.\u201d<\/p>\n

In his welcome address, ICCI President Sardar Tahir Mehmood<\/strong> lauded Ms. Wajiha Qamar, Lt. Gen. (R) Nigar Johar Khan, and Dr. Saeeda Yasmeen for their vital contributions in promoting awareness, extending guidance, and providing treatment. He proudly unveiled ICCI\u2019s actionable commitments under its Pink Shield Initiatives, which include:<\/p>\n

The event drew a large audience, including women business leaders, families, university students, and members of the business community. ICCI Senior Vice President Tahir Ayub, Vice President Irfan Chaudhry, former Presidents Mohammad Ejaz Abbasi, Zafar Bakhtawari, Mian Shaukat Masood, and Executive Members also graced the occasion.<\/p>\n

Pakistan in the World \u2013 August 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n