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UN Women and World Bank Report Details Low Female Labor Participation in Pakistan

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 6
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What happened

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A report by UN Women and the World Bank detailed low female labor force participation and the prevalence of unpaid domestic work in Pakistan. The findings showed that in 2025, female labor force participation was 24%, compared to 80.1% for men. Furthermore, 73.2% of employed women were in vulnerable employment.

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Why it matters

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The report indicates that a lack of full mobilization of women's human capital limits the nation's economic potential. The economic divide is sharp, with women's literacy at 54% compared to 73% for men, and 68% of women's employment concentrated in agriculture.

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Who's involved

  • UN WomenIssued the report regarding gender equality and labor participation.
  • World BankProvided gender data and technical expertise used in the report.
  • PakistanThe country whose economic structure and labor market were analyzed.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Asian Development BankSpeculative

    The Asian Development Bank might increase targeted funding for social sector development in Pakistan.

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