Our Stories

Celebrating women entrepreneurs building bold, resilient and purpose-driven businesses across Pakistan. Barho Aitemaad Se spotlights their journeys, ideas and impact, showing how confidence, access and opportunity can unlock real economic change.
Explore the amazing work these women-led businesses are doing, and be inspired by what’s possible when women rise with confidence.

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Circle Pvt. Ltd.

The Circle – Caring for Children, established by Sadaf Mateen, is a Karachi-based therapy and special education center providing speech, occupational, behavioral, and remedial therapies to children with developmental challenges such as autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. It offers evidence-based interventions in a safe, inclusive environment through a predominantly female, highly skilled workforce, and also provides schooling for children with medium to advanced learning disabilities, ensuring inclusive, tailored education and improved long-term developmental outcomes.

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Frescare

Frescare specializes in the conservation, restoration, and reproduction of fresco art using a blend of in-depth historical research, scientific analysis, and indigenous traditional techniques. The company works to preserve heritage in its original form through methods such as XRD, XRF, SEM, and petrography, while also promoting and reviving endangered classic fresco painting traditions, including Mughal techniques. Frescare’s services range from preventive conservation and site documentation to advanced imaging, pigment analysis, and surface cleaning. By combining traditional craftsmanship with modern research, Frescare ensures the longevity of historical artworks and nurtures new artists and conservators for the future.

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Nutrilov

Nutrilov is a healthy foods company based in Karachi with the mission to bring healthy snacking in Pakistan. The company specializes in manufacturing, marketing, and selling Nutrilov Granola Bars and Nutrilov Crunchy Cereals, and believes in making preservative-free, natural and healthy snacks.

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CVTTI Private Limited

Capital Vocational and Technical Training Institute (CVTTI), based in Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, was established in 2008 to promote women’s entrepreneurship. Evolving from a beauty salon in Hunza, it has grown into a multi-faceted institute offering beauty therapy, vocational and technical training, herbal and honey product manufacturing, and freelancing support. Partnering with NAVTTC and other NGOs, CVTTI trains women in beauty, fashion, design, e-commerce, and web development, prioritizing those from remote areas with limited educational opportunities. With a proven track record of enabling women to launch their own ventures, CVTTI continues to expand its services and reach across Gilgit-Baltistan.

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Lieta Gelato

Lieta Gelato & Sorbet, has been operational since 2018 and produces premium gelato, sorbets and related products using completely natural, chemical free and locally sourced ingredients. The company opened the entire segment of artisanal, natural ice cream in Pakistan through a purely tech-based platform. It is growing into a premium FMCG brand with an expanded product offering & nationwide presence. Presence in Lahore, Karachi & Islamabad. Strategizing entrance into 2nd tier cities in 2022.

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Lieta Gelato
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