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September 12, 2025Open Access

Women Empowerment in Pakistan: Challenges, Opportunities, and Pathways to Inclusive Development

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JUJawad UllahAbdul Wali Khan University MardanIBIzhar Ahmad BachaAbdul Wali Khan University Mardan

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Implication

Qualitative analysis reveals barriers to gender equality in Pakistan, highlighting necessary reforms for economic inclusion.

Key Points

  • Female labor force participation in Pakistan is only 24.3%, significantly lower than men's 80.3%, indicating gender disparity.
  • Women earn 25–30% less than men in wage employment, revealing substantial economic inequalities in the workforce.
  • Despite having reserved legislative seats, only 20% of legislators in Pakistan are women, mostly due to party nominations.
  • Cultural and economic barriers continue to hinder women's political empowerment, necessitating comprehensive reforms in various sectors.

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Ullah et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d41ee1713b0b5dfea680aahttps://doi.org/10.71000/k25mjw50
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