Pakistan Federation of University Women
| Abbreviation | PFUW |
|---|---|
| Formation | mid-20th century |
| Type | Non-governmental organisation |
| Purpose | Promotion of women's education |
| Headquarters | Karachi, Pakistan |
Region served | Pakistan |
| Affiliations | Graduate Women International |
Pakistan Federation of University Women (PFUW) is an organisation based in Karachi, Pakistan.[1] The organisation promotes women education in Pakistan.[1] It is part of Graduate Women International.[2]
PFUW is known for publishing two magazines namely, Scintilla and Sayyarah.[1] The organisation also founded two colleges, one in North Nazimabad, Karachi and other one in Dhaka.[1]
History
The organisation was founded in 1950s by Zeenat Rashid Ahmed to promote education in the country.[1]
In 2005, Zeenat Rashid Ahmed, the founder of PFUW died.[3]