CEBO Azadi Fest ’26 brought together chefs, home-based entrepreneurs and creative talent in Karachi to celebrate Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day while promoting entrepreneurship, creativity and economic empowerment.
Organised by CEBO Management Company, the event provided entrepreneurs with an opportunity to showcase their skills, connect with peers and explore opportunities to grow their businesses.
Culinary Competitions Highlight Talent
The event featured competitions in Cake, Dessert and Cuisine categories, judged by culinary experts Chef Farah, Chef Bilal and Chef Shahrukh Sultan.
In the Cake category, Chef Roshni Asif, Iqra Saleem and Raviha Siddiqui secured the top positions.
Sahar Aman, Bushra Jawaid and Ishrat Afshan emerged as winners in the Dessert category.
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Meanwhile, Mahrukh Nasir, Naheed Banu and Syeda Maryam Zeeshan won recognition in the Cuisine category.
Networking and Independence Day Celebrations
A vibrant cake-cutting ceremony marked the celebrations and symbolised unity and togetherness.
The event also featured a meet-and-greet session with CEBO members, creating opportunities for networking and community engagement.
Participants and guests celebrated Independence Day while highlighting the growing contribution of home-based businesses and creative entrepreneurs to Pakistan’s economy.
CEBO Highlights Entrepreneurial Empowerment
CEBO Management Company CEO and Founder Chef Samia Lari said the event reflected the organisation’s commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and supporting home-based businesses.
The festival received support from sponsors including Grin, Quice, Nelson, Honest, Noori Aura Candles, Aroma, Stories, Delicious Cuisine, Mithaas, Nak, and Moment n Memories.
CEBO said Azadi Fest ’26 concluded successfully and reinforced its mission to create meaningful opportunities for entrepreneurs across Pakistan.
