FAISALABAD: In the industrial heart of Pakistan, where the hum of textile machines rarely stops, hundreds of women quietly power one of the country’s most important industries.
Inside a modest garment unit in Faisalabad, rows of workers sit behind sewing machines, carefully stitching fabrics that will eventually become everyday clothing items worn around the world. Among them are dozens of women whose skill and dedication keep the production lines moving.
For many, the workday begins early and stretches well into the evening.
“We work the whole week,” Shaheen, an employee, told Pakistan TV Digital. “Our duty is from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, but sometimes it continues until 8:00 PM.”
Despite the long hours, the women handle a wide range of tasks inside the factory. From operating Singer sewing machines to managing overlock machines and other equipment, they move seamlessly between roles depending on where they are needed.
“Those sitting at the Singer machine do Singer work, and those on the overlock do overlock work,” another worker, Shagufta Banu, explained. “But we can work on all machines. Wherever they seat us, we do the job.”
Inside the workshop, garments move from one stage to another in a steady rhythm. Midis, bras, hoodies and other clothing items arrive in stacks of fabric and the workers stitch, assemble and prepare them for the next step in production.
From the first seam to the final stitch, much of the process is carried out by these women, workers whose precision and attention to detail are essential to maintaining quality.
For many of them, the work represents far more than a paycheck.
Their income helps support families, contributes to children’s education and, for some, offers a meaningful step toward financial independence and confidence.
Factory management says encouraging women to join the workforce is also a conscious effort.
“We try to help the women we hire as much as possible so they can stand shoulder to shoulder with men,” Kashif Rashid, the factory’s production in charge, said. “Women perform very well in maintaining quality, especially in the kind of garments we produce.”
According to management, the precision required for products such as undergarments often makes female workers particularly well-suited for the task.
“Quality is our standard,” he added. “When it comes to our products, women often perform even better than men, which is why we give them preference whenever possible.”
Faisalabad is widely known as the backbone of Pakistan’s textile sector, producing everything from yarn and fabric to finished garments. Behind these industries and exports are skilled workers whose dedication sustains the country’s manufacturing strength.
On International Women’s Day, the story of these women reflects a broader reality: across Pakistan, women continue to play an increasingly important role in economic progress, contributing their talent, resilience and determination to industries that drive the nation forward.
Their work may happen inside factory walls, but their impact reaches far beyond them, strengthening families, communities and the country’s economic future.
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