{
  "id": 17036887,
  "title": "How PSW’s Mat2Work Initiative is Supporting Women in Tech",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/how-psws-mat2work-initiative-is-supporting-women-in-tech",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-29T08:48:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/29/how-psws-mat2work-initiative-is-supporting-women-in-tech/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has launched a program called Mat2Work to assist women in returning to work after maternity leave. The three-month transition initiative is part of PSW's dedication to promoting workplace equality within Pakistan's digital trade sector. As of the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics' Labour Force Survey 2024–25, female labour force participation in Pakistan is at 24.4%. For new mothers, juggling career and family demands underscores the value of workplace structures that facilitate a sustainable return.\n\nMat2Work includes pre-return planning sessions, customized transition plans, flexible working hours, and hybrid work options. The program's gradual approach allows returning mothers to acclimate to their roles while managing the challenges of parenting. PSW also operates an on-site Day Care Centre in Karachi, offering direct childcare assistance for working parents. These measures ensure a seamless reintegration and ongoing support post-maternity leave.\n\nSyed Sohaib Hassan, Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) of PSW, emphasized the initiative's role in fostering an empathetic, family-friendly work environment. The program is particularly significant given that 89% of PSW's female employees are in technical roles, with 41% holding management positions (G-3 to G-6). Supporting women in balancing motherhood with professional responsibilities is crucial to the organization's talent retention and development strategy.\n\nMat2Work is embedded within PSW's broader diversity, equity, and inclusion framework, complemented by pay parity reviews, workplace awareness initiatives, and professional development opportunities. From FY 2025–26 onward, 70% of PSW's female employees have engaged in training, professional certifications, or other learning activities. These opportunities, coupled with the program, aim to create a supportive workplace where women can pursue long-term careers in technology, benefitting from both flexibility and development resources.",
  "summary": "Pakistan Single Window (PSW) continues to advance workplace equity through Mat2Work, a three-month transition program designed to help new mothers … Read More The post How PSW’s Mat2Work Initiative is Supporting Women in Tech appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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