In 2024 and 2025, several nationwide strikes (shutter-down strikes) were organized by traders' associations and labor unions to protest high electricity tariffs and rising taxes, showcasing the power of organized economic interest groups in civil society.

With the rise of internet penetration, many mainstream journalists and independent creators moved to 'Vlogging.' By 2024-2025, these digital platforms became significant alternatives to traditional TV, often carrying content that PEMRA-regulated channels were hesitant to broadcast.

During General Zia-ul-Haq's martial law in the late 1970s, the PFUJ led a heroic struggle against censorship. Journalists faced floggings and imprisonment for protesting against the 'Press and Publications Ordinance' and the banning of several progressive newspapers.

The Elections Act 2017 introduced a mandatory 5% quota for women candidates on general seats for every political party. This was intended to encourage women to move beyond reserved seats and contest elections directly, though critics argue that parties often give these tickets in constituencies where they have little chance of winning.

Major Samia Rehman was honored with the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year award in 2020 for her exceptional work while serving in the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She was recognized for her role in engaging with local communities and promoting gender equality in conflict zones.

Female labor force participation in Pakistan remains relatively low, estimated at around 21% to 24% according to the latest Labor Force Surveys. This is due to various factors including cultural norms, lack of safe transport, and the high burden of unpaid domestic work. The government and private sector are currently working on 'Gender Inclusive' workplace policies to increase this participation to boost the national GDP.

The Zainab Alert Act was passed in 2020, named after 7-year-old Zainab Ansari whose murder in Kasur shook the nation. The law established a streamlined mechanism (ZARRA) for the immediate reporting and broadcasting of alerts regarding missing or abducted children. It integrates police, intelligence agencies, and media to ensure a swift response within the first critical hours of a child's disappearance.

The Anti-Rape Act of 2021 was designed to reform the criminal justice system's handling of sexual violence. It mandated the establishment of Special Courts for speedy trials (within 4 months) and Anti-Rape Crisis Cells for immediate medical and legal support. Crucially, it prohibited the practice of 'two-finger tests' and allowed for the use of DNA evidence as primary proof, aiming to increase the low conviction rate in such cases.

Nigar Johar became the first female officer in the history of the Pakistan Army to reach the rank of Lieutenant General in June 2020. She was also appointed as the first female Surgeon General of the Pakistan Army. Her promotion was a significant achievement for women in the military, breaking a major glass ceiling in one of the country's most prominent institutions.

Under the current constitutional framework, 60 seats are reserved for women in the National Assembly. These members are elected through a proportional representation system based on the total number of general seats won by each political party. This mechanism ensures that women have a significant presence in the house, currently constituting approximately 17.5% of the total membership, though they also contest and win general seats.