Women entrepreneurs pivotal for boosting economy.

(From Business Recorder)

Byline: MZ

The role of women entrepreneurs all over the world has assumed a high degree of importance for enhancing internal trades and boosting exports and resultant economic activities.

To keep pace with the fast changing business climate in this era of globalisation and competition when a country's strength depends upon its economic strength, there is a dire need that women entrepreneurs in Pakistan are empowered and encouraged to come forward and join the main stream of economic activities.

The women in Pakistan form 48 percent of the population, which is nearly half of the country's population. Islam gives …