WOMEN’S ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION AND EMPOWERMENT IN PAKISTAN STATUS REPORT 2016

Women’s economic participation as an important contributor to the global and national economy has
led to an increase in studies to understand the issues and challenges that women face in such
participation, and highlighted the need for timely and accurate data on the subject. The Center of
Gender and Policy Studies and the National Commission on the Status of Women recognize that
addressing women’s economic status is imperative if Pakistan is to reap the benefits of the global
economy. The findings and data presented in this report supplement the studies available of
women’s economic participation and provide some insights that will be of use to advocates and
academics, policy makers and organizations.