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Sherry Rehman (PPP) Position: Prominent Senator (Sindh).Political Party: Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP).Profile: One of Pakistan’s most senior female politicians, journalist, diplomat, and human rights advocate. Educated abroad (Smith College, USA and University of Sussex, UK). Served as Federal Minister for Information & Broadcasting, and additional portfolios including Health, Women’s Development, and Culture. Former Pakistan Ambassador to the United States and Leader of Opposition in the Senate (first woman to hold this Senate leadership position). Currently the Parliamentary Leader of PPP in the Senate, chair of climate and environment caucuses, and a globally recognized advocate on climate justice and democratic reform. Has received high-level national awards and international recognition for her work.

Rubina Khalid (PPPP) Position: Senator of Pakistan — since March 2012.Political Party: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP).Profile: Long-serving PPP senator representing Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on women’s reserved seats (re-elected in 2018). Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Information Technology & Telecommunications and also heads the Benazir Income Support Programme as of 2024. Holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree.

Saadia Abbasi (PML-N) Position: Senator — elected March 2021 (from Punjab) on a women’s reserved seat.Political Party: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) (PML-N).Profile: Barrister and politician. Sister of former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. Previously served in the Senate in 2003 and 2018; her 2018 term was cut short due to disqualification over dual nationality under Pakistan’s constitution. Re-elected in 2021, serving key roles in Senate standing committees including Cabinet Secretariat, Petroleum, Planning & Development, Finance, Economic Affairs, and Foreign Affairs. Notable: A legal professional with experience over multiple Senate terms and committee engagements.

Naseema Ehsan (IND / BNP-A) Position: Senator (Balochistan) — Term: 2021-2027 (Women’s seat).Political Affiliation: Independent / previously Balochistan National Party (Awami).Profile: Serving in the Senate representing Balochistan. Sits on multiple Senate committees, including Delegated Legislation (as Chairperson), Kashmir Affairs & SAFRON, Senate House, Climate Change, Housing & Works, Interior & Narcotics Control, among others. Background: Entered the Senate earlier in 2012 and continues as a senior female parliamentarian with a focus on legislative committee work.

Samina Mumtaz Zehri (BAP) Position: Senator of Pakistan (Balochistan) — since March 2021.Political Party: Balochistan Awami Party (BAP).Career & Background: Representing Balochistan, elected to the Senate in the 2021 cycle. Vice President of BAP (from 2022). Has legal expertise and has been a practicing lawyer. Chairperson of the Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights — focusing on legal reforms and rights protections.

Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan (PPPP) Position: Senator (Sindh) — Term: 2021-2027 (Women’s reserved seat).Political Party: Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP).Background & Career: Previously served as a Member of the National Assembly (MNA) from 2008 to 2013 on a women’s reserved seat. Appointed Deputy Information Secretary of PPP in 2018. Elected to the Senate in March 2021. Profile & Activities: Active voice in Senate debates on national issues; has spoken on issues like taxation and government policy. Has drawn media attention for strong political statements in parliamentary settings, especially around foreign policy contexts. Personal Info: Public details (e.g., exact date of birth) are less frequently documented in official sources, but local profiles cite Lahore as her origin.

Fawzia Arshad (PTI) Position: Senator of Pakistan (from Islamabad, Federal Capital) — since March 2021.Political Party: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).Profile: Elected to the Senate on a reserved women’s seat as a PTI nominee in March 2021. Representing the Federal Capital’s quota in the upper house. In 2025, she along with other PTI senators resigned from many Senate standing committees following party directives. Public Role: Participates in parliamentary debates and represents PTI positions on national policy, though specific committee roles vary over time.