Corporate Window: Pioneering Women, Leading Change

Women have long been the chief financial officers of their homes. They have been the domestic engineers. They have been home economists. However, in the corporate sector, this is far from true. At 22 per cent, Pakistan exhibits one of the lowest rates of female labour force participation across South Asia. Factors such as inadequate education, limited access to safe transportation, prevailing social norms, and substantial household duties collectively hinder women from both initially entering and subsequently remaining within the formal workforce. But there has been a slight increase in women’s participation in paid employment, rising from 19pc to 20.53pc, along with a rise in the proportion of women holding managerial positions. The dynamics are changing as many play a pivotal role in leading positions to foster diversity of thought and perspective within businesses, driving innovation and creative problem-solving.