Women Entrepreneurship in Pakistan

Women play a central part in society and contribute to a great extent in various fields in the country. Many businesswomen, educational personnel, and sportspersons have emerged and played at high levels. This achievement inspires the youth and enables them to move on toward independent thinking and seeing their dreams come true beyond traditional limits.

Thousands of women in Pakistan have entered the world of work now. They prove equal in stature to any person on earth. This road rarely allows for obstacles to be encountered, and therefore, it is a route that leads to success. Here, we will discuss ten inspiring women entrepreneurs in Pakistan who contributed so much to their legacy and the reputation of the country.

10 Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs of Pakistan

Here are ten remarkable women who act as examples for the youth, showing that success is possible.

1. Salma Jafri

Salma Jafri is a digital marketing vlogger who postures valuable insights on how to enhance the visibility of business. She offers experience through her blog and her YouTube channel to aspiring marketers by showing them the way ahead in the digital world.

2. Saba Gul

Saba Gul is the founder and CEO of Popinjay, a fashion enterprise dealing in handmade leather bags with embroidered silk. Her work has also reached international standards and is doing great deals in helping development work in Pakistan.

3. Sheba Najmi

Sheba Najmi hails from a background as a news anchor but is now the founder of Tech for Change nonprofit that brings together entrepreneurs, developers, and designers to discuss public issues in Pakistan. She bases much of her work on social impact.

4. Kalsoom Lakhani

Kalsoom Lakhani Founder of Invest2Innovate, facilitates the process of market building for Pakistan's startups. Co-founder of The Hero highlights exciting stories of entrepreneurs revolutionizing diverse sectors. Her writing and funding reviews assist early-stage organizations. 

5. Sidra Qasim 

Sidra Qasim is an enterprising young entrepreneur, and co-founder of Markhor, a brand of handcrafted footwear. Markhor emerged as a winner of Google grants, thus transforming it from a great brand to a market leader in the U.S.

6. Maria Umar

She is the founder and president of the Women Digital League, which offers digital education for women. Maria Umar is a project manager at WomenX, which inspires girls to enter the fields of STEM and hence creates a new generation of innovative women.

7. Jehan Ara

Jehan Ara is a prominent personality in the IT sector; she is the president of P@SHA (Pakistan Software Houses Association), services which earned her national recognition, and she was elected to the Prime Minister's Task Force on IT and Telecom in 2018.

8. Sabeen Mahmud

Sabeen Mahmud was a highly committed human rights activist who founded PeaceNiche, which advocates for social good through digital means. Her vision of bringing change is very inspiring.

9. Roshaneh Zafar

Roshaneh Zafar is the founder of the Kashf Foundation. This organization offers microfinance services that enable women financially. For her contributions to women's empowerment, she has been awarded the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz award.

10. Nabila Maqsood

She is a very talented and powerful makeup artist from Pakistan, which has changed the beauty world in Pakistan. She received immense fame both domestically and internationally while launching her successful salon and makeup brand.

In Pakistan, women break many barriers and are reshaping the entrepreneurial landscape. Such tenacity and resourcefulness should be an inspiration to all of us. The key is to empower and uplift female entrepreneurs; this will pave the way for a more leveled playing field, especially in society. Let these motivational stories inspire us as we achieve our goals and empower others who belong to the future generations.