According to the Labor Force Survey (LFS) 2020-21, overall employment to population ratio is 42.1 percent and this ratio is higher in male (64.1 percent) as compared to female (19.4 percent). (i) Explain what are the main reasons behind the female low employment levels in Pakistan? (ii) Suggest the policy actions and reforms to increase the female labor force participation in the economy.

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About 1200 words. The examiner marks against these:

• ☐ Pakistan link
• ☐ A way forward
• ☐ Causes

Debate: Are women's low employment and poor health outcomes in Pakistan caused by norms or policy?