ISLAMABAD: Pakistan got Silver Award for the interior design out of 192 pavilions set in Dubai Expo 2020, the Commerce Ministry said here on Thursday.

“An international jury was called to select the best Pavilion at Expo 2020 and Pakistan got Silver Award for interior design out of 192 Pavilions,” the ministry said in a statement.

According to the statement, the Pakistani pavilion received overwhelming response and crossed 1million visitors mark which exceeded the expectations of organizers.

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It also appreciated team of Ministry of Commerce, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Pakistan Embassy in United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ambassador for making such a great show.

Earlier this month, Pakistan’s first certified female electricians inspired the world at Expo 2020 by sharing their journey to become the bastions of safety within their neighbourhoods.

Abeera Almas and Zara Afshan, who represented the ‘Roshni Baji’ programme introduced by K-Electric to provide a platform for women to showcase their talents, had spoken about their critical role in creating awareness towards safe usage of electricity within the premises.

“We are proud to be representing Pakistan on such a prestigious platform and share our stories with the audience. Programmes like ‘Roshni Baji’ prove that if women are given the right support and opportunities, they can excel and create a space for themselves even in technical fields,” Abeera had said.