PESHAWAR
\nThe fourth day of the Women\u2019s Literature Festival at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women\u2019s University here (SBBWU) featured a vibrant lineup of events held across multiple venues, focusing on women\u2019s empowerment, intellectual growth, and cultural collaboration.
\nThe day commenced with a session on financial literacy led by Waqar Ali Khan, Chief Manager of the State Bank, and his team.
\nHeld in the main auditorium, the session emphasized strategies for financial empowerment and highlighted opportunities for women in the banking sector, urging greater female participation in economic activities.
\nIn another venue, a session on the Drug-Free Peshawar initiative was held, with Sayed Fayaz Ali Shah as the chief guest.
\nShah provided an overview of the initiative\u2019s objectives and progress, commending the efforts of the Commissioner of Peshawar.
\nStudents from SBBWU performed a compelling play highlighting the dangers of drug addiction, which received widespread acclaim for its impactful and educational message.
\nAt the DVC Hall, Khalid Taimur Akram, Executive Director of the Pakistan Research Center for a Community with Shared Future (PRCCSF) and an expert in South Asian and Eurasian affairs, served as session chair and delivered a keynote speech emphasizing the importance of regional collaboration.
\nA highlight of the session was the inauguration of his book, with copies presented to venue in-charges and festival organizers.
\nAkram explained the theme of his book, focusing on the role of literature and research in fostering cultural and geopolitical connections.
\nProfessor Li Hauling from the Communication University of China, Beijing, also delivered an online address during the session.
\nShe highlighted the importance of cultural collaborations between Pakistan and China and praised the efforts of SBBWUP\u2019s Regional Connectivity Center in strengthening ties with the Communication University of China.
\nMeanwhile, another engaging session featured Norga Komba, a lawyer, Assistant Professor in Law at Jordan University College in Tanzania, and a PhD Fellow in Environmental Law at Wuhan University, China.
\nShe delivered a presentation on The Power of Women\u2019s Voices in Visual Arts: From Tradition to Transformation, exploring the evolving role of women in African society.
\nHer presentation inspired female students by encouraging them to overcome challenges and strive for their goals, underscoring the transformative power of women\u2019s contributions to society.
\nAt a separate venue, the head of Karwan-e-Hawa, Madam Bushra Farukh, hosted a book launch ceremony featuring ten new publications by various authors.
\nThe writers presented their works, celebrating the power of literature as a medium for societal change and creative expression.
\nAnother major event was a panel discussion titled The Importance of Books in the Digital Age, held in the university\u2019s seminar room.
\nThe panel featured Dr Farhat Amin, Dr Rehana Masood, and Dr Noreen Naz, with Dr Fatima serving as the session chair and Haseeba Shafi as the moderator.
\nThe discussion highlighted the enduring relevance of books in the face of rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies.
\nPanelists addressed concerns about the decline of traditional reading habits while emphasizing the cognitive and scientific benefits of reading.
\nThe session included an interactive segment where the audience shared personal experiences, poetry, and reflections on the transformative power of books.
\nThe day concluded with a closing ceremony at the main stage, where shields and certificates were distributed to participants and volunteers in recognition of their contributions.
\nThe women\u2019s literature festival at SBBWU continued to provide an exceptional platform for cultural exchange, intellectual exploration, and the empowerment of women, underscoring the university\u2019s commitment to fostering education, creativity, and social progress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PESHAWAR The fourth day of the Women\u2019s Literature Festival at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women\u2019s University here (SBBWU) featured a vibrant lineup of events held across multiple venues, focusing on women\u2019s empowerment, intellectual growth, and cultural collaboration. The day commenced with a session on financial literacy led by Waqar Ali Khan, Chief Manager of the State […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":446578,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-446564","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n