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| contents | What lies behind the gender pay gap in Pakistan International Labour Organization (Issuing Body) Despite global efforts, women in Pakistan still earn 25% less per hour than men, with disparities widening for older and lower-income workers. This policy brief highlights key barriers, including discrimination, weak compliance with labour laws, and wage inequalities in the informal economy. It also outlines potential solutions, such as gender-neutral job evaluations, minimum wage adjustments, and stronger labour law enforcement. By prioritizing these reforms, Pakistan can foster a fairer, more inclusive labour market and empower women to reach their full economic potential. ILO brief. Policy brief, ILO 10.54394/PEFK5050 DOI https://doi.org/10.54394/PEFK5050 publication.encyclopediaEntry |
| format | Entrada de enciclopedia |
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| institution | Organización Internacional del Trabajo (OIT) |
| publishDate | 2025 |
| publisher | International Labour Organization |
| spellingShingle | What lies behind the gender pay gap in Pakistan International Labour Organization (Issuing Body) What lies behind the gender pay gap in Pakistan International Labour Organization (Issuing Body) Despite global efforts, women in Pakistan still earn 25% less per hour than men, with disparities widening for older and lower-income workers. This policy brief highlights key barriers, including discrimination, weak compliance with labour laws, and wage inequalities in the informal economy. It also outlines potential solutions, such as gender-neutral job evaluations, minimum wage adjustments, and stronger labour law enforcement. By prioritizing these reforms, Pakistan can foster a fairer, more inclusive labour market and empower women to reach their full economic potential. ILO brief. Policy brief, ILO 10.54394/PEFK5050 DOI https://doi.org/10.54394/PEFK5050 publication.encyclopediaEntry |
| title | What lies behind the gender pay gap in Pakistan |
| url | https://researchrepository.ilo.org/esploro/outputs/encyclopediaEntry/What-lies-behind-the-gender-pay/995645192602676 |