Schools of medical — where the women rule

Karachi

 

In a lecture hall of one of Pakistan’s most prestigious medical schools, a handful of male students sit in the far top corner, clearly outnumbered by the rows and rows of female students listening intently to the doctor lecturing about insulin.

 

In a country better known for honour killings of women and low literacy rates for girls, Pakistan’s medical schools are a reflection of how women’s roles are evolving. Women now make up the vast majority of

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