Published on, Aug. 17 -- August 17, 2025 3:40 PM

Pakistani women living in the UK, especially in London, are facing serious challenges in securing well-paying jobs despite having high education levels, a new report revealed. The study, published by the Greater London Authority, highlights that Pakistani and Bangladeshi women face the most barriers among all ethnic groups due to bias, rigid workplaces, and systemic inequality.

In 2022, nearly 48% of Pakistani and Bangladeshi women in London were economically inactive, compared to only 15.3% of men from the same background. Unemployment rates among these women stood at 16.9%, over three times higher than that of men. Most alarming was the gender pay gap-Pakistani women in London earned on...