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Launch of Southern 'women of worth' (WOW)


Southern women of worth together with Mariam Habib


It requires wisdom to understand wisdom. Similarly, only a woman of worth understands the worthiness of another. Strong women, support eachother, build eachother, help flourish and establish their own kind. And this is exactly what Marium Habib is doing at ISP (institute of southern Punjab, Multan). Inorder to celebrate 70th anniversary of independence day of Pakistan, this lady came up with a unique idea. The creation of Southern 'WOW'. A platform to bring together and acknowledge the efforts of capable and enterprising women of the area. Women of worth, as Marium prefers to call it.

And its formal inauguration took place with a euphuistic launch on 12th August 2017, at the state of the art, highly sophisticated, grandiose auditorium of 'executive development center'. Here, it is important mention. Most of the first time visitors there, were surprised to see, 
the newly, custom built campus, its magnificent building and flamboyant set-up. It was heartening to see, such meticulous institutions are emerging to serve, in the city of saints. Visit to the campus is a treat itself, which everybody must have. 


Alongwith Amber Sarfraz (a young psychologist, former student of the institution and now a faculty member),
other trainers and staff at 'Executive Development center', Marium Habib designed a superb show to cherish the presence and achievements of women, she considered worthy of being there at the occasion. A female representative of every kind, a slice of life from every field, invited to this superb event.

Renowned singer and educationist, Rahat Bano Multanikar. Her mother Surraiya Multanikar, a living legend of the music world. Uzma Khan, a well loved teacher and currently head of an esteemed institution. Masooma Sibtain, an entrepreneur, former president of SPWCCI and current v.p of FPCCI. Fariha Munir Shah, the first female blogger of South Punjab, a social leader and activist. Saadia Amir Doggar, a religious activist. The famous RJ+only female Oncologist of Multan, Dr. Quratul Ain Hashmi, supported and accompanied by her husband Mr. Israr Chahudhary, were among those who graced the event. So, not just women but men, who valued the role of women in the society were also honored with an invitation. Mr. Riaz Mailsi from Radio Pakistan and Qaisar Khan Pitafi, the famous writer and businessman were also among those, on board the show.

The stage was decorated with Pink balloons, all the staff members dressed in the same color to apprize the colors of femininity. Even the male faculty members like Mr. Shoaib Hameed joined the celebration wearing Pink shirt. The program formally started with recitation of Quran, followed by Naat. Then, Marium Habib was surprised by her staff members with something she had planned for the 'women of worth', she had invited to honor. A short documentary of her activities, achievements, of her different roles, as a mother and wife was shown on screen. Which sure displayed, she was a well loved and a character well admired by her work-mates. Confetti was popped to kick of the celebration. There was everything, needed for a superb launch.

A very sensitive play, lamenting the issue of, how women are treated in our society was also staged by the dramatic society of the department. Strong performances left every eye tearful and provided some food for thought. There were other performances too by the trainers and staff members of 'executive development centre.

One by one, each member of WOW was introduced by Marium Habib, while their profiles were displayed on screen. Some of them made inspiring speeches. Almost everyone was grateful for the opportunity and the honor extended by this distinguished institute and its director Marium Habib. At the end, each one of them were presented shields for their participation as well. It turned out to be a superb show. A wonderful celebration of 70th year of independence and womanhood together. Everybody at the end was amazed by its perfection and said, 'WOW, what a show!'

Thanks a lot, institute of souther Punjab, Marium Habib and Amber Sarfraz for making FarihaMunirShahTimes a part of WOW. We wish the very best of everything for this fantastic new platform.


 

Woman of worth Rahat Bano

A psychologist, inspirational teacher and a beautiful woman of worth Amber Sarfraz

Uzma Khan receiving her shield from Iram Habib and her profile on screen

Saadia Aamer Dogar

Mr. Shoaib Hameed

Qaisar Khan Pitafi, receiving his shield


Mr. Riaz Mailsi

Masooma Sibtain

Women of worth

The genius behind the idea and creation of Women of worth, Marium Habib




RJ-Dr. Quratulain Hashmi
RJ-Israr Chaudhary









The performers, members of the dramatic society 
Marium Habib with Amber Sarfraz and other women of worth from her department

Colleagues with Marium Habib and Rahat Bano

Marium Habib, Rahat Bano & Amber Sarfraz, selfies with Fariha Munir Shah
















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