FJWU, TİKA plan Modern Skill Development Centre for Women
TİKA shows interest in supporting women-focused training project in Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi – 23 April 2026 (Adnan Hameed) : A meeting was held at the Office of the Vice Chancellor, Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU), Rawalpindi, with Salaha Tuna, Country Head of TİKA, along with her delegation. The discussion centred on exploring collaborative opportunities in women empowerment, skill development, and institutional capacity building.
Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Bushra Mirza (Pride of Performance, T.I) shared the University’s strategic vision to establish a Women Training and Skill Development Centre as a flagship initiative aimed at equipping women with market-relevant skills and enhancing their socio-economic participation.
The meeting was followed by a detailed visit to the Old Auditorium Building, where the proposed renovation and upgradation plan for the Centre was presented. The TİKA delegation was briefed on the project scope, functional requirements, and its potential impact on women’s empowerment.
The delegation appreciated the initiative and expressed strong interest in collaboration. Both sides agreed to further strengthen institutional linkages and explore practical avenues for implementation under a framework of mutual cooperation, says press note. FJWU reaffirmed its commitment to building strategic partnerships that promote sustainable development and empower women through education and skills enhancement.
The meeting was attended by senior university leadership including Registrar Naseem Akhtar, Director ORIC Dr. Ishrat Siddique Lodhi, Director Academics Dr. Akifa Imtiaz, Director Industrial Linkages Dr. Khurram Shehzad, Deputy Director (P&D) Ms. Ayesha Kalsoom, Senior Engineer Engr. Sumera Khalid, PRO Namrah Shariq, along with TİKA representatives including Waqas Bashir, Senior Program Officer.
