Only 2pc ever-married women own land in Pakistan: study
KARACHI: Only two per cent of women in Pakistan own land, according to a latest survey, highlighting the stark gender gap in land ownership and economic empowerment. The study, carried out by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), revealed that 67pc of Pakistan’s employed women work in agriculture, yet only 1.5pc of agricultural households are formally recorded as female-headed.…
KARACHI: A recent survey by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) has revealed that only 2% of ever-married women in Pakistan own land, underscoring the significant gender disparity in land ownership and economic empowerment. Despite 67% of employed women working in agriculture, only 1.5% of agricultural households are recorded as female-headed. The study emphasizes the urgent need for inclusive, climate-responsive financial solutions to support women farmers and enhance agricultural resilience in Pakistan.
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