Shakira Noreen, Divisional Director of Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal, Sargodha Division, paid a special visit to Sanatzar Khushab to review its production centre, vocational training programmes and ongoing activities. Deputy Director Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Khushab Saima Saleem and Sanatzar Manager Azhar Abbas were also present on the occasion.
Upon her arrival, Shakira Noreen was warmly welcomed by Sanatzar Manager Azhar Abbas, who presented her with a bouquet of flowers.
During the visit, the divisional director inspected the production centre and examined the quality of school uniforms being stitched for boys and girls. She appreciated the quality of the uniforms and the performance of the staff. Briefing her on ongoing local orders, Manager Azhar Abbas explained that work was progressing rapidly and that all orders would be completed within the stipulated timeframe.
Later, Shakira Noreen visited the vocational training sections and classes registered with the Punjab Skills Development Authority (PSDA). She inspected the Beautician and Beauty Care Therapy classes and issued instructions to improve the classrooms, enhance their appearance and create a more conducive learning environment to ensure better training facilities for female students.
She also visited the Dress Making and Domestic Tailoring classes, where she reviewed the students’ practical training, the use of modern computerised sewing machines and the quality of their work.
Appreciating the students’ dedication, enthusiasm and willingness to learn, she urged them to complete their training with commitment, hard work and concentration and to continue improving their professional skills.
The divisional director emphasised that after completing their training, female students should register themselves through the Sanatzar platform and participate in centre-based production and order-based work. She said these opportunities would enable them to earn a respectable livelihood through their skills and contribute to improving their families’ financial circumstances.
Shakira Noreen stated that the primary objective of Sanatzar Khushab was to provide women with technical and practical training, enhance their abilities, promote self-reliance and create employment opportunities for them. She appreciated the initiatives being undertaken through the production centre, local orders and various vocational courses to equip women with marketable skills.
She also stressed the need to further strengthen training programmes and production activities to enable more women to acquire professional skills and achieve economic independence.
Sanatzar Khushab, operating under the Punjab Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Department, continues to play an important role in promoting vocational training, developing professional skills and empowering women economically. Through various training courses and practical work opportunities, the centre is striving to help women become skilled professionals and secure respectable livelihoods.
