The Role of Women in Pakistan's Political Landscape: Progress and Challenges

Abstract

The role of women in Pakistan's political landscape has evolved significantly over the years, marked by both notable progress and enduring challenges. Historically, women's political participation was limited, but gradual steps toward inclusion have seen the establishment of laws and policies aimed at empowering women. Today, women in Pakistan actively engage in various political spheres, ranging from voting and holding political office to participation in activism and advocacy for gender equality. Despite these advances, women face numerous obstacles, such as gender-based discrimination, violence, and social and cultural barriers, which continue to hinder their full participation in politics. This paper explores the journey of women in Pakistan's political scene, analyzing key milestones, current developments, and the ongoing struggles for equal representation. It emphasizes the dual narrative of progress and persistent challenges, shedding light on how women navigate the complexities of a patriarchal political system while striving for equality and representation. The study highlights the need for stronger policies, social reforms, and the active support of male allies to ensure a more inclusive political environment for women in Pakistan.The qualitative research methodology will be applied on this research work ,and data will be collected through secondary sources . The data will be collected from books , magazines ,journals ,newspapers and internet websites etc . The institutional approach will be applied in this research paper to analyse the role and barriers in the way of women political participation in Pakistan . The women participation in politics laid down positive impacts in improving women,s lot in Pakistan by doing legislation to safeguard against multiple social evils . It has opened the gate for other women,s to participate in political sphere .