Pakistan, March 8 -- As the world celebrates yet another women's day on 8th of the March, it also highlights the stark disparities that exist in women's development indicators across the globe. While women in the developed world are empowered and enjoy the freedom to live a life of their own choice, women from underprivileged countries including Pakistan continue to face trivial challenges.

The Pakistani women's struggle is not limited to only the provision of basic needs but the certain limitations on their freedom and safety remain a challenge for them. The disparities that arise from the rural-urban division are however another challenge which highlights differences among these women in access to resources, opportunities, and social f...