As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Pakistani women who brought pride to the nation on both national and international stages. From breakthroughs in science to excellence in showbiz, these women overcame challenges and broke barriers in a patriarchal society to shine brightly and make their mark.
Their accomplishments earned them accolades and recognition, inspiring countless girls worldwide to aim higher and achieve more.
Here’s a look at some extraordinary Pakistani women who set new standards of excellence across various fields this year:
First Pakistani to lead ACCA
If one is to talk about impressive firsts and most impactful people of 2024, the list would be incomplete without mentioning Ayla Majid who became the first member from Pakistan and South Asia to be named president of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
With her appointment, Ayla will preside over an astounding 252,000 members and 526,000 future members of the ACCA from over 180 countries during her one-year term in the office.
She joined the accountancy body in 2006 and founded the Planetive Middle East and Planetive Pakistan, being the CEO of both and has more than 20 years of experience under her belt in energy, transaction advisory, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and investments, justifying her appointment as president of ACCA.
