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Pakistan’s Gender Gap in Labour Market Linked to Cultural Norms and Institutional Weaknesses

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Athens, Dec 25 (IANS) The gender gap in Pakistan’s labour market and economic opportunities stems from entrenched cultural norms, institutional shortcomings, and structural weaknesses, a report said on Thursday. It added that overcoming these challenges requires comprehensive measures such as strengthening labour law enforcement, improving access to childcare and safe transportation, promoting digital and financial inclusion, and eliminating discriminatory norms that restrict women’s mobility an…