Pakistan has a rich and varied history of women’s involvement in politics, business, sports, and the arts. From the early days of the nation’s independence in 1947 to the present day, women have been an integral part of the country’s development and progress.

The first woman to be elected to the Pakistani parliament was Begum Ra’ana Liaquat Ali Khan, who was elected to the Constituent Assembly in 1947. She was also the first female foreign minister in Pakistan’s history. Since then, a number of other women have held prominent political positions, including Benazir Bhutto, who became the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan in 1988.

In the business world, women have made their mark in a wide range of industries, from banking and finance to information technology and telecommunications. Women have also been active in the media, with prominent journalists such as Najam Sethi and Jugnu Mohsin. 

In the field of sports, Pakistan has produced world-class athletes such as squash champion Jahangir Khan, cricketer Sana Mir, and mountaineer Samina Baig. Women have also been involved in a range of social initiatives, from education and health care to poverty alleviation and human rights. 

The history of women in Pakistan is one of progress and achievement, and has been a major contributor to the country’s growth and success. Women have played a key role in establishing the nation’s democracy, and have been instrumental in the development of its economy, culture, and society. It is through the efforts of women like Begum Ra’ana Liaquat Ali Khan, Benazir Bhutto, Najam Sethi, and Jugnu Mohsin that Pakistan has achieved so much.