Gender gap in Pakistani politics.

Byline: Muhammad Amin-Kech

Democracy in Pakistan has ofAten been tenuous, marked by interventions and low votAer turnout. However, there has been positive progress, with over 21 million new voters, including 11.74 million women, added to the electoral rolls. This narrows the gender gap from 11 million in 2018 to 10 million.

Despite these gains, women's participation in politics faces chalAlenges, including the fear of harassAment and societal taboos. In some areas, women are still prohibited from voting. Local authorities must ensure women's voting rights are protected. Some political parties have also barred women from votAing, perpetuating misogyny. Fortunately, updated election laws now...