Karachi, March 2023: On the occasion of Women of Inspiration Conference 2023, Wonder Women Association of Pakistan hosted an award-giving ceremony to celebrate International Women’s Day under the Charter for Change 2023 – “We are different but equal” and recognized the efforts of a Pakistani woman who participated as a co-author in the book named “she is Remarkable” recently published in UAE.
She Is Remarkable is a collaborative book of powerful stories from 29 inspiring women published by MENA Speakers in Dubai, UAE. In this book, the authors, each from different backgrounds, come together to narrate their life-changing experiences of failure, loss, obstacles, perseverance and triumph that have the ability to connect with a reader emotionally and spiritually.
Wonder Women Association of Pakistan chose to introduce the book “She is Remarkable” in Karachi through one of the Pakistani co-authors named Asma Jan Muhammad, who is a finance specialist and an author based in UAE. Asma has narrated the story of her mother Nisa in the book, who challenged to break the chain of generational curses and changed the legacy for the better.
The event was held on March 4th, 2023, at Newports Institute of Communications and Economics, Karachi. The Minister for Women Development Government of Sindh Syeda Shehla Raza chaired the ceremony, and the Minister of Education Government of Sindh Syed Sardar Ali Shah was the chief guest. The collaborative idea and thought behind compiling inspiring stories in the book were deeply appreciated by the honorable guests. The event was also graced by the Minister of State Ashfaq Tola.
On this occasion, Asma was fortunate to present the book to her mother. “Salute to the remarkable tenacity of a mother who learned from her sufferings and chose to alter the legacy she left for her daughters,” Asma said in her message to the audience.
Author’s Bio:
Asma Jan Muhammad is a finance specialist by day and a writer by night. Her extensive exposure to corporate financial management has honed her analytical skills which she aspires to use to inspire others. Her publications include “Reflections” and co-authored books “She Dares” and “She is Remarkable”. Asma believes in enabling others and in promoting tolerance, diversity, and equality through her writings.