Islamabad is set to host the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) 9th Ministerial Conference on Women from July 12-13, focusing on socio-economic and political empowerment of women in OIC countries.

Organized by Pakistan's human rights ministry at the Jinnah Convention Centre, the conference will bring together ministers, officials, and representatives from 57 member states to discuss challenges and strategies for advancing women’s rights.Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar will chair proceedings, emphasizing Pakistan’s commitment to OIC objectives.Delegations from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bangladesh, Iraq, Libya, Yemen, Nigeria, Somalia, and Mauritania are attending.Despite progress, Pakistan ranks lowest among 148 countries in gender parity (56.7%) and faces wage disparities where women earn 30% less than men.The event highlights both regional collaboration and ongoing gender inequality issues.