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  • Aneeta Karim | 31 March 2022 | Pakistan

    Nadia Iqbal - A Jamati Member wins Prime Minister’s Excellence Award

    Nadia Iqbal, an entrepreneur from Gilgit-Baltistan
  • Aneeta Karim | 31 March 2022 | Pakistan

    Nadia Iqbal - A Jamati Member wins Prime Minister’s Excellence Award

    Nadia Iqbal's family specially her husband supported her throughout the journey which allowed her to grow professionally

Through her tireless efforts and unwavering commitment, Nadia Iqbal from Zulfiqarabad in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) sets a remarkable example for the women of our Jamat through her contributions in the field of IT. Her hard work paid off as she was honored with Prime Minister’s Excellence Award.

“Freelancing in Gilgit was a challenge for everyone when I started working in 2017. The internet speed and power outages in GB were two main issues. Not just this, but also managing two children, along with work posed great challenges, which I met with utmost determination and devotion.” Nadia Iqbal.

She gives us the message of perseverance and resilience in the face of every challenge and is ready to prove her mettle in the field of freelancing.

Nadia tackled every obstacle with poise, dignity, and grace due to the support she received from her husband and family members. She recalls her journey of being an aspiring freelancer in the field of web development and mobile development. Bidding for projects was a challenge at an initial stage, which she mastered with time.

She started her career as a teacher. She developed an interest in freelancing when she saw her students enhancing their skills in online work. Today, Nadia runs her own company, Alphalogix’s, and employs a team of eight freelancers who are experts in their own fields.

Nadia was invited to the 100 Freelancers Convention in Bhurban, which was graced by 100 freelancers from across the country. She outshined everyone and her short interview from the convention went viral on social media where she stated, “E-commerce is a whole new world. Make it a part of your life. Follow influencers and those making a difference in your field”. Nadia believes that freelancing is suitable for both men and women who want to balance their home errands and work. She suggests investing in online learning platforms like Udemy, Plural site, and other platforms, which have a lot of content for professionals from every field of work and specialisation. After that Convention, she won the Prime Minister’s Excellence Award.

Developing written and verbal communication skills is another area she envisions important for career progression, not just freelancing but in any industry. “Communication skills can be developed from reading relevant content and from following professionals in your field on YouTube and other media channels,” she adds. Nadia’s story exemplifies a woman’s devotion to juggling between her family and work, by maintaining the fair balance that both areas deserve for one’s personal and professional growth.