September 12, 2025Open Access

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

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

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Qualitative analysis uncovers challenges and pathways for women's economic inclusion and political participation in Pakistan, suggesting transformative approaches.

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Female labor participation is only 24.3%, compared to 80.3% for males, highlighting a significant gender gap.
Women earn 25–30% less than men in wage employment, showcasing economic disparities affecting empowerment.
Despite reserved political seats, only 20% of legislators are women, indicating insufficient political representation.
Cultural and economic barriers hinder women's political empowerment, emphasizing the need for institutional reforms.

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Ullah et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d44f6931b076d99fa5678e https://doi.org/10.71000/k25mjw50

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Qualitative analysis uncovers challenges and pathways for women's economic inclusion and political participation in Pakistan, suggesting transformative approaches.

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

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