Abstract
This review evaluates empowerment of women in Pakistan. Women make half of the world population and are integral to the progress of any country. This is one reason women empowerment has become a central issue for national and global developments with great many efforts to improve its effectiveness. Empowerment advances women and enhances their strength socially, economically and politically; protecting them from insecurities and violence. The current review uses secondary data to assess the level of empowerment of women in Pakistan, which is based on indices like literacy, economic and political participation and safety against violence. The review includes a discussion on pro_x0002_women laws and policies initiated by the Government of Pakistan. The data analysis reveals that women empowerment is being cultivated in Pakistan, but strong socio-cultural barriers are hindering this process. Government of Pakistan has ratified international commitments and undertaken important national initiatives to raise the status of women in Pakistan but still there is a long way to go. We conclude education for all especially for women, economic development and changing social perceptions will promote women empowerment in Pakistan
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