SBBWU Peshawar Explores Collaboration with Uzbekistan Business Women Association to Empower Women Entrepreneurs Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar (SBBWU) held a meeting with delegates of the International Business Women Association of Uzbekistan to explore opportunities for Pakistan–Uzbekistan collaboration in women’s entrepreneurship, education, digital business, research, and professional development. The meeting was attended by Dr. Zarmina Balouch, Director, Regional Connectivity Center (RCC), along with relevant RCC coordinators. Uzbek delegation was led by Madam Gulnora.Discussions focused on connecting women from remote, underserved, and border districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with international networks, mentorship, entrepreneurship training, promoting university research programs in both the States and market opportunities. The initiative reflects the vision and leadership of Prof. Dr. Aneela Anwar, Vice Chancellor, SBBWU, to strengthen international partnerships and expand opportunities for women beyond major urban centres. Proposed areas of cooperation include joint entrepreneurship programmes, digital marketplaces for women-led businesses, mentorship networks, faculty and student exchanges, and capacity-building initiatives. The engagement marks a promising step towards building sustainable institutional linkages between Pakistan and Uzbekistan, promoting women’s economic empowerment, and creating inclusive opportunities for women across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.