Karachi(Cliff News)New World Concepts proudly hosted Pakistan’s flagship forum on leadership, inclusion, and sustainable development, The International Women Leaders Summit, on Tuesday, 3rd February 2026, at Mövenpick Hotel Karachi. The summit convened policymakers, diplomats, corporate leaders, development experts, and influential voices from across sectors to drive meaningful dialogue on visionary leadership, strategic collaboration, and inclusive growth as cornerstones of Pakistan’s future.Yasmin Hyder, CEO New World Concepts, articulated the vision and purpose behind the summit, reflecting on its journey while celebrating the transformative power of women in leadership. She underscored the critical role women are playing in reshaping the corporate landscape and strengthening Pakistan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, inspiring collective action toward a more inclusive and sustainable future.
The keynote address was delivered by Barrister Shahida Jamil, Former Federal Minister for Law and Justice, who highlighted women’s empowerment in Pakistan as a national imperative, underscoring the role of legal reform, strong institutions, and women’s participation in decision making for sustainable progress.A special address was delivered by H.E. Ina Lepel, Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan, who shared comparative insights drawn from her previous and current diplomatic tenures, highlighting evolving challenges in advancing gender equality, inclusive development, and international cooperation.H.E. Alexandra Berg von Linde, Ambassador of Sweden to Pakistan, spoke on the importance of fostering male ally ship in the workplace, emphasizing its role in advancing gender equality and creating more inclusive and sustainable organizational environments.
Rehmat Hasnie, President of the National Bank of Pakistan, emphasized the critical role of inclusive financial leadership in driving sustainable economic growth. He highlighted the importance of empowering women through access to finance, institutional support, and policy alignment, noting that a resilient banking sector is key to enabling long-term national development.Other distinguished speakers included Hajo Provo Kluit, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; Pernille Ironside, UNICEF Representative in Pakistan; Andreas Schiekofer, Director, Goethe-Institut Pakistan; Javed Kureishi, CEO, Pakistan Business Council; Asif Jooma, CEO, Lucky Core Industries; Rabel Sadozai, Director Marketing and Sales, Fatima Group; Sarwat Gilani, actress, activist, and entrepreneur; Ronak Lakhani, Chairperson, Special Olympics Pakistan; Sidra Iqbal, and others.
The speakers shared diverse perspectives on leadership, business innovation, social development, advocacy, and the transformative power of inclusive policies in strengthening economies and communities. The summit also served as a dynamic platform for dialogue, strategic networking, and cross-sector collaboration, fostering partnerships aimed at driving sustainable impact.New World Concepts (NWC) is a Karachi-based management consultancy working with leading public and private sector organizations across Pakistan and the region. With a strong and enduring commitment to advancing women’s professional development.
