ISLAMABAD - Women in Nuclear Pakistan Chapter (WiN-Pakistan), Pakistan Nuclear Society (PNS), and Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority were jointly organized a one day seminar on “Knowledge Sharing with women in Nuclear Safety and Nuclear Security.”

The event aims to provide a common forum of information exchange, sharing awareness on nuclear safety and nuclear security, and knowledge transfer for the young females perusing career in this field. 

Dr. Ansar Parvez HI Former Chairman Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission inaugurated the event, where around hundred female officers participated in the event. 

During the session, President Win- Pakistan Chapter, Dr. Shazia Fatima highlighted the activities of chapter carried out nationally and internationally. 

She appreciated the support of Pakistan Nuclear Society, Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority and Pakistan Science Foundation in this regard. 

In plenary session senior female officers who have served on leading positions or currently serving on leading positions in different capacities related to nuclear safety and nuclear security shared their career experiences with participants. 

In technical session presenters covered human resource and professional development for women in nuclear, gender inclusion in organization setups and role of women in safety assessments. 

Globally there exist 57 country Chapters of Women in Nuclear (as reported on WiN Global Website) which promote gender diversity, gender gap balance in organizational setups, climate change and energy crises, and allied field of nuclear.   

Pakistan is participating in WiN Global activities since 1992. The formal structure of the chapter is defined through first volunteer election conducted by Pakistan nuclear society in July 2023.