Role of Women in SMEs and Facing Challenges in Pakistan

Abstract

The principal objective of this paper was to identify the role of women in the development and growth of economic activities particularly in Pakistani SMEs. This paper also highlights the challenges which are facing women in Pakistan. The role of women in the development and growth of economic is highly significant and acknowledged. Evidences supported that women have tremendous potential and opportunities to take active part in economic development activities. However, in Pakistani society women are mainly facing discrimination and social prejudices on the base of sex. The government of Pakistan should needs to formulate and implement such kind of policies that would lead to empower women in their social society.

Keywords: SMEs, economic activities, women’s challenges