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Pakistani women honoured for distinguished service
Saleem and Khaishgi hailed for projecting positive image of their country
- By Ashfaq Ahmed, Chief Reporter
- Published: 00:00 June 13, 2011
- Image Credit: Atiq-Ur-Rehman/Gulf News
- Amna Khaishgi and Namira Saleem at the Pakistan Profession Wing excellence award ceremony in Dubai on Saturday.
Dubai: Two talented Dubai-based Pakistani women were honoured by the Pakistan Professional Wing (PPW) for their distinguished achievements and for projecting a positive image of their country.
"Tonight, we are awarding adventurer and artist Namira Saleem, and film director and producer Amnah Khaishgi who are the source of pride for us all," said Munir Mahmoud, Chairman of the PPW at a ceremony held on Saturday in Dubai.
He said the PPW members shared their joy with these outstanding women who excelled in their field and got recognition for their country at international forums.
Short film
Khaishgi has written and directed a short film called Leap of Faith which was widely appreciated by the global audience at the Cannes Film Festival this year as well as the Abu Dhabi Film Festival 2010.
Saleem is an artist and adventurer, who became the first Pakistani woman to conquer the North and South poles in addition to tandem skydiving from Mount Everest.
A farewell award was also presented to Caption (retd) Ejaz-ul Haq, ex-chairman PPW, for his continuous support.
The PPW is a prestigious Dubai-based group of Pakistani professionals working in different fields, and its objectives are to support the community in the UAE in different areas such as education, employment, professional help and even social welfare.
Commenting on the occasion, Pakistani Consul General Tareq Iqbal Soomoro said: "The honour given to two ladies was an excellent step taken by PPW for the positive image of the country. I congratulate the PPW's great work, especially their contribution towards education and social welfare."
The PPW has given about Dh1 million as school fees to more than 200 underprivileged students from 112 families during the past nine months. Six Pakistani students have also been given scholarships for the first time to pursue higher studies.
"I am thankful to the PPW members for their contributions towards this noble cause despite financial constraints," said Mahmoud who also presented the mid-term report of the PPW.
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