An Analysis Of Women Empowerment In Pakistan With Reference To Musharraf’s Regime

Abstract

The term ‘women empowerment’ has now become an essential and debatable issue around the globe. In the development of a state role of women is considered as an important factor for socio-economic progress, and is essential for the growth and development of civilizations. This article studies the policies related to empower women in the ruling era of General Pervaiz Musharraf. The Islamization during Ziaul- Haq’s regime provided strength to the roots of gender discrimination and male dominance in the society by supporting misleading concepts of Islam about control and suppression of women. The governments of post-Zia period timely understood the importance and significance of female in the development of a nation and worked positively in this direction. The empowerment of women in Mushraf’s era received enormous appreciation as he considered women empowerment as the most important factor for economically stable and progress of nation. In spite of, resistance from various social, religious and political sectors; the policies and amendments made during Musharraf’s regime to empower women had the potential to produce effective results. Due to lack of support from societal and political individuals, the preceding governments failed to implement those policies; therefore the goal of providing education, health, justice and respect cannot be fulfilled. The study suggests that better mechanism is required to implement policies for the protection of women’s rights so that they become more equally active member of the society and play their vital role in the development of the country.