Pakistan, March 7 -- In a country where glass ceilings are the norm and sticky floors, an unavoidable reality, any development that favours women at the expense of men is a rarity, a surreal delicacy. As a historic move for Pakistani politics, Maryam Nawaz took oath as the first woman Chief Minister of Punjab last week. But following the previous dreaded pattern to the dot, people all around were quick to make light of her credentials, some questioning her experience, others chiming in with the usual misogynistic banter. Outside Pakistan, the significant milestone is being welcomed as a step towards gender equality and progress in the region. The news garnered attention from various international media outlets; praising this decision as a...