NEW YORK: Minister of State Information Technology Anusha Rahman has been awarded the “GEM-TECH Global Achievers 2015”.
Anusha Rahman received her award at an impressive ceremony at New York Civic Centre, Anusha said after the received the award that “I pledge to continue my work for the cause of women empowerment through technology.
She said, “I dedicate this award to the people of Pakistan, specially the young girls and women of my country”.
Anusha Rahman further said that “I would not have been here if
it were not for the confidence and opportunity provided by my political leadership. Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif.
Ceremony Organisers said 150 individuals and organisations from 55 countries were nominated for the award. The selection process was difficult, but finally Anusha Rahman was among the three winners, they said.