WCCIP hosts ‘Women Business Excellence Awards’

According to Business Recorder, the Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Peshawar Division organised the Women Business Excellence Awards 2026 in Peshawar. The event drew female business owners, company executives, government officials and development partners. Muzzammil Aslam, Advisor to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister for Finance, served as chief guest.

Recognition went to women in areas ranging from production and services to technology, fashion, skills training, social impact, exports, retail, beauty, organic products, startups and innovation. President Qurat-ul-Ain stressed the rising contribution of women-led firms to the provincial economy and called for conditions that let such ventures start, formalise and expand. She added that the goal is to help existing enterprises formalise, grow, hire, and reach new markets, not just to increase the number of women entering business. The awards were framed as a celebration of individual success and a showcase for women's role in the economic growth of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Pakistan.