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How Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan helped empower Pakistani women

How Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan helped empower Pakistani women

Remembering 70 years of Pakistan: Meher Kirmani speaks to CAP about the formation of All Pakistan Women's Association
09 Aug, 2017

If one thought Pakistani women didn't fight for equality and empowerment during the early years of Partition, history will prove them wrong.

In 1949, Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan formed the All Pakistan Women's Association in hope of helping Pakistani women "emerge free from all her shackles," and empowering them in all aspects of life.

Chairperson APWA projects, Meher Kirmani speaks about the contribution of Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan, wife of Pakistan's first prime minster.

"She gathered all her partners and they formed APWA in February, 1949," she said. "Right from the beginning, volunteers used to work for the institution."

Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan was one of the leading female figures in the Pakistan Movement along with her husband Liaquat Ali Khan. She passed away in 1990.


This article is part of a week-long series on Partition and the early years of Pakistan, run collaboratively by Images and The Citizens Archive of Pakistan (CAP).

CAP is a non-profit organization dedicated to cultural and historic preservation. It seeks to educate the community, foster an awareness of our nation’s history and instill pride in Pakistani citizens about their heritage.

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Syed Qahar Aug 09, 2017 06:41pm
Health information news
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A Pakistani Aug 09, 2017 07:15pm
'Empower', far too many women throw around this word without knowing what it actually means.
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aman Aug 09, 2017 08:00pm
Great woman of this beautiful country of ours.
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Farrukh Sharif Aug 09, 2017 08:50pm
I am Farrukh Sharif. I was born in Karachi, Pakistan. I went to St.Joseph girls High school. I was always impressed by Begum Fatima Jinnah and Begum Rana Liaqut Ali Khan. These two ladies have always been my role models. I immigrated to USA in 1985. For last four years I am an international distributor to a health and wellness company. I work from home and I want to introduce this company in Pakistan and help My fellow Pakistanis with income opportunity, I want to help health care system in Pakistan. Please watch this brief video: www.ninepointfive.com. I will respond to serious inquiries. Happy 70th Birthday To all Pakistanis. Farrukh Sharif.
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Saira Aug 09, 2017 10:43pm
Both Mr. Liaquat Ali and Begum are icons of the great beginning. We are heading back to that standard, inshallah!
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imdadali Aug 10, 2017 10:09am
First lady of pakistan was very mature and she did best in the interest of female of pakistan. Her husband and her service can not be ruled for the oppressed people of the country and the state. She was to much sincere with the nation and the country.
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