State of Women Political Empowerment in Pakistan and Role of PPP (1988-2013)

Abstract

This study examines the state of women political empowerment in Pakistan and
the role played by the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) during the period 1988-
2013. The research explores the initiatives, policies, and legislative measures
undertaken to enhance women's participation in politics, with a focus on the
PPP's contributions. It analyzes the impact of reserved seats for women in
legislative bodies, prominent female PPP leaders like Benazir Bhutto, and key
policy interventions aimed at promoting women political empowerment. By
assessing the PPP's efforts and the broader landscape of women's political
engagement, this research provides insights into the progress made and the
persisting obstacles to women's political empowerment in Pakistan during the
specified period. The study was concluded that PPP significantly contributed for
enhancing the women representation in power corridors and decision making and
fulfill all the international indicators of women political empowerment during
different tenures.