ISLAMABAD, April 23 (APP): Women empowerment with their enhanced role in the mainstream of national life is reflective of Pakistan’s society, getting reformed and transformed fast into moderate and enlightened fabric. Mindful of the fact that women strata constitutes half of the country’s population’, the government has earnestly paved the way for them to architect a bright future for the whole nation. To empower women in social, political as well as economic terms, the government has embarked upon ambitious plans with tangible focus on wielding untapped potential of half of the entire population.
As a result of the stepped up efforts, more and more young women and girls are getting confident and challenging and competing the traditional gender roles.
Women, particularly in the urban belt appear to be thriving in terms of their personal autonomy. From banking to telecommunications, female participation in the labour-intensive sectors is growing faster than ever before.
Women’s share in Pakistan Foreign Service, especially at ambassadorial stints also reflects their imminent and consistent contribution towards national affairs.
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According to the Ministry of Women Development, a National Fund for Advancement of Rural Women (Jafakash Aurat) with seed money of Rs.100 million has a special focus on rural women.
The Fund has been set up through a number of commercial banks including Khushali and First Women Bank and Aga Khan Rural Support Programme to provide simultaneously skill, employment and income to nearly 23,000 rural women which is beneficial for over 74,000 households.
The Micro-Credit Scheme, introduced recently through commercial banks (Khushhali and First Women Bank) is expected to introduce a new entrepreneurial class among poor women on local basis.
Ismailimail 