Q.iv Write two measures taken for women in the Musharraf government.

Ans: Measures taken for women in the Musharraf government:

1For the first time in the history of Pakistan a female doctor, Shamshad

Akhtar, was appointed the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan.

2Women were appointed, for the first time, fighter pilots in the Air Force by the

government.

3Women were allowed to contest on general seats despite having reserved

seats in the national and provincial assemblies.

4Women were given small loans without guarantees on easy terms by the

banks

5Women were appointed traffic wardens in main cities of Punjab.

6A direct commission was made possible for the women in the army.

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