It was heard when she grew up that “it’s a girl”. She was protected by her parents, extra cared for by her brothers, and was allowed to chase her dreams to her heart’s content. Still, […]
Tag: women empowerment
It’s Time For The Fall Of Patriarchy
“Patriarchy is a system of society in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it.” According to UN Women Pakistan, the 2017 Census reveals that men and women constituted 51% and […]
Saima Saleem: The 1st Visually Impaired Pakistani Diplomat Gave Befitting Reply To India
First time in the history of the United Nations, an ironwoman made a speech by using braille. Who is this great lady? Saima Saleem, Pakistan’s first visually impaired diplomat made this remarkable speech and attracted […]
Queens without Crowns
It is not every day that you hear tales of village women sneaking out of their dwellings in search of education or even entertainment. I had grown up listening to Nano’s accounts of living up […]
First Female Firefighter of Pakistan – Shazia Parveen
Shazia Parveen sets new standards by becoming the first female firefighter of Pakistan. No one has ever imagined females serving in male-oriented departments, especially from a small town where getting a higher education is challenging. […]
Noor Khadija – 1st Woman to Head the Education Department in South Waziristan
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government has appointed its first-ever woman as the head of the Education Department in South Waziristan. According to sources, Noor Khadija also comes from a family of educators and has been linked […]
Quetta’s Very Own “Madam City”
Women around the world are rising to power now more than ever. From getting acknowledged in sports to gaining recognization in the administrative fields, women in Pakistan are to be found everywhere performing the male-oriented […]
