Archive · 18 Aug 2025
ILO: Pakistan Faces the Widest Gender Wage Gap in Region
Imagine a world where men and women don't get paid the same for doing the same jobs.
That's the situation in Pakistan, according to a report.
Women there earn much less than men, about 34% less.
This problem is worse than in nearby countries.
Many women work in low-paying jobs, and even in better jobs, they earn less.
It's because of traditions, limited job options, and lack of support.
Even though there are some rules to help women, they aren't always followed, so the wage gap remains big.
ILO report reveals Pakistan's significant gender wage gap.
Pakistani women earn 34% less than men on average.
The gap is wider than regional averages, including India and Bangladesh.
Cultural and institutional factors, including limited job opportunities, contribute to the disparity.
Lack of enforcement hinders the impact of gender-sensitive policies.
- Who
- The International Labour Organisation (ILO).
- What
- The ILO report highlights the gender wage gap in Pakistan.
- When
- The report is the latest 'Global Wage Report'.
- Where
- Pakistan.
- Why
- Due to structural discrimination, cultural, and institutional factors.
- Wage Gap
- Women earn 34% less than men
- Regional Comparison
- Worse than India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal
- Female Employment
- Concentrated in low-wage, informal sectors
- Global Ranking
- Near the bottom of global gender parity indexes