Islamabad, Sep 20 (INP) Ten Pakistani women have departed for the United States to participate in TechWomen 2017, a mentorship and exchange program for emerging women leaders in science, technology, engineering and math. This is the first year Pakistani women have participated in the U.S. government-funded TechWomen program, which includes 100 participants from across Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East. "Pakistan today not only needs more science, but also more women in science,” said participant Saima Shabbir. “I am really excited to be a part of the first cohort of TechWomen emerging leaders from Pakistan, an excellent setting where intellectual exchange is the basis for establishing a lasting network as well as cultural connections.” INP/AH