Legislation for Women’s Rights in Pakistan: Considering the Dynamic Role of the Senate Committees (2018-2021)

Abstract

The purpose of study is to examine Senate of Pakistan’s working concerning women’s rights in Pakistan, with a particular emphasis on contribution of the Senate Committees during 2018-2021. Pakistan, since its inception, worked for women empowerment so the study provides a thorough analysis of the legislation. The study examines whether the Senate Committees effectively worked for championing gender-sensitive issues that advanced women's socio-economic and political involvement or not? The study conducted through analytical method of research by analyzing legislations, committee reports, and newspapers. The research concludes that Senate Committees had effectively worked for promoting gender equality and women’s rights. The legislative dynamics and institutional mechanisms of Senate Committees also revealed its effectiveness for securing women’s rights. Conversely, government faced obstacles in enacting laws; therefore, this study recommends that the policies and laws should be implemented firmly as well as steps should be taken for public awareness in this regard.