ISLAMABAD: In a bid to recognize women’s achievements in the social, economic, cultural, and political spheres, this year’s theme for International Women’s Day is urging people to believe that “an equal world is an enabled world.”

Since its inception on March 8, 1911, the globally-celebrated event has sought to highlight several causes, with this year’s event focusing on promoting gender equality and inclusiveness at the workplace.

Here, Arab News Asia Bureau, which proudly employs a 48 percent female workforce, has compiled a list of 10 Pakistani women who have played a pivotal role in shaping the narrative for women’s achievements and equality in the country: