On the occasion of Women's day, HUM TV Network once again managed to honor a selection of iconic women in Pakistan and around the world for their contributions to the socio-economic development of the country through HUM Women Leaders Award. The ceremony took place at the President's House - the awards aimed to celebrate the women who stand out of the crowd because of their potential and resilience to push the envelope, paving way for more females to follow suit.
The first-ever HUM Women Leaders Award took place at the Governor House last year in February. This year the awards were hosted by Hareem Farooq and Sanam Saeed. President HUM Network Sultana Siddiqui welcomed the awardees and guests at the LUX HUM Women Leaders Award 2021.
The President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi, along First Lady Samina Alvi, Sultana Siddiqui, Duraid Qureshi, and Momina Duraid, and many prominent faces within the entertainment industry were spotted at the event. President Arif also shared his views on the importance of women's empowerment.
When it comes to Women Empowerment in Pakistan, HUM TV Network stands on top of other TV channels for supporting the dynamic women around the world because women are the most ardent and powerfully indispensable entities nobody can do without.
YBQ delivered an opening monologue at the LUX HUM Women Leaders Award. QB and Umair Jaswal and Strings' performance at the award ceremony was a total show-steal.
The legendary Sufi singer Abida Parveen, Princess Sarvath Al Hassan, and Educationist Ayesha Jalal were among the 11 winners of the night. A household name in Pakistan, Masarrat Misbah was awarded for the exemplary work of the Depilex Smileagain Foundation. DSP Shahzadi Gulfam, on the other hand, was awarded for tremendous contributions to various UN missions, for shattering gender-based stereotypes. She is the first woman police officer to receive The International Police Peacekeeper Award by the United Nations.
Masarrat Misbah receives her LUX HUM Women Leaders Award 2021 for the exemplary work of Depilex Smileagain Foundation.
Historian and Educationist Ayesha Jalal who attended the event via a video message, has been awarded the LUX HUM Women Leaders Award 2021 for her exemplary services in the fields.
Princess Sarvath Al Hassan receives LUX HUM Women Leaders Award 2021 for her exemplary social work and campaigns on education for all.
DSP Shahzadi Gulfam receives her LUX HUM Women Leaders Award 2021, for her outstanding contributions to various UN missions, for shattering gender based stereotype. She is the first woman police officer to receive The International Police Peacekeeper Award by the United Nations.
The personification of a true superhero, Malik Rafiq Awan receives LUX HUM Women Leaders Award 2021 from his daughters for shattering taboos and equipping his five daughters with the best education possible. All his daughters have passed CSS exams and are serving the country proudly.
Prominent lawyer and Human Rights defender Hina Jilani receives her LUX HUM Women Leaders Award 2021 from CEO HUM Network Duraid Qureshi for her outstanding work on Human and Women Rights.
The youngest Nobel Peace Prize recipient and the co-founder of Malala Fund, Malala Yousafzai was awarded the LUX HUM Women Leaders Award, for her outstanding public service and contributions in the field of education.
The legendary Sufi singer Abida Parveen receives her LUX HUM Women Leaders Award 2021 from the First Lady Ms Samina Alvi.
Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces was awarded the LUX HUM Women Leaders Award 2021 for her illustrious career as a politician, diplomat, her academic achievements and for being an inspiration for women across the globe.
Lieutenant General Nigar Johar receives her LUX HUM Women Leaders Award 2021 from President Arif Alvi for her contributions in healthcare, national development and security.
Rabab Hashim
Khadija Siddiqui
Dr Fahmida Mirza
Ayesha Chundrigar of ACF Animal Reacue
Fauzia Saeed
LUX HUM Women Leaders Award is a celebration that takes note of the wonderful contribution women make to society and life as a whole – the women, who we know, love, and adore –have shaped and raised us to be where we are.