Karachi: A seminar on breast cancer awareness was organized at the City Institute of Image Management under the Pink October campaign, following directives from Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab. The event, held by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), focused on raising awareness about breast cancer, the necessity of early diagnosis, and encouraging preventive health measures among women.

According to Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, the seminar was chaired by Musarrat Niazi, Adviser to the Mayor Karachi and Member of the City Council. Contributions to the seminar were made by Nida Rizvi, General Secretary of the Working Women Welfare Association, KMC. Special guests included Tanveer Ishrat, Founder of Seerat-e-Mustaqeem, and Hania Kashif Advocate, President of Shama-e-Farozan. Key KMC officials, including Director Human Resource Management Sara Arif and Director Council Shazia Akhtar, were also present.

During her address, Musarrat Niazi announced an upcoming program that will provide breast cancer screenings for female City Council members and KMC employees. This initiative aims to facilitate early detection and ensure timely medical examinations. Niazi emphasized the societal responsibility to protect women’s health through awareness and preventive measures.

Nida Rizvi outlined efforts by Mayor Murtaza Wahab to support female KMC employees, such as providing dedicated spaces for prayer and other necessary amenities. Rizvi stressed the importance of a supportive working environment as part of institutional welfare.

Speakers Tanveer Ishrat and Hania Kashif Advocate underscored the need for collaborative efforts between government bodies, social organizations, and civil institutions to enhance breast cancer awareness and ensure women have access to necessary information and medical facilities.

The seminar commenced with a welcome from Muhammad Shahid, Director of the City Institute of Image Management, and was smoothly conducted by Sumbul Fatima and Irfan Ali. At the event’s conclusion, honorary shields and certificates of appreciation were distributed to guests and participants, respectively.

This event underscored the critical need for effective health measures, early diagnosis of breast cancer, and the improvement of women’s welfare through workplace initiatives and health screenings.