According to the recently published Global Gender Gap Report 2023 by the World Economic Forum (WEF), Pakistan has achieved a rank of 142 out of 146 countries, marking a modest improvement in gender parity with a score of 57.5 percent. This is the highest ranking for Pakistan since 2006, indicating a slight advancement in bridging the gender gap.The annual report serves as a benchmark to assess the present status and progress of gender parity based on four main dimensions: economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, and political empowerment.Pakistan’s position in the report, released on Wednesday, reveals its placement near the bottom of both regional and global rankings. Only Iran, Algeria, Chad, and Afghanistan are positioned below Pakistan in terms of gender equality. It is important to note that in the 2022 report, Pakistan ranked 145 out of 146 countries, suggesting a marginal improvement in its gender parity score this year.While the report highlights the country’s modest progress, it also emphasizes the need for further efforts to address gender disparities in various sectors. The dimensions of economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health and survival, as well as political empowerment, all require sustained attention and targeted initiatives to ensure significant advancements.The Global Gender Gap Report serves as a crucial tool to raise awareness, encourage dialogue, and inspire action to close the gender gap worldwide. It offers valuable insights into the areas where progress is needed and provides a roadmap for policymakers, organizations, and stakeholders to implement measures that promote gender equality and inclusivity.As Pakistan continues its journey towards achieving greater gender parity, concerted efforts from all sectors of society, including government, civil society, and private organizations, will be essential to ensure sustainable and transformative change.