Women ride Pakistan’s economic crisis into the workplace

Pakistan’s economic crisis is driving more urban women into the workforce, challenging traditional norms. In Karachi, women like Amina Sohail are becoming motorcycle taxi drivers, while others are entering factories and offices. This shift is helping families cope with rising inflation and living costs. Despite facing social pressure, these women are breaking barriers and gaining financial independence. The trend reflects changing attitudes in urban middle-class households, where economic necessity is overcoming traditional restrictions on women’s employment.READ FULL