Pakistani Women defying stereotypes

Kaajal Gunputh Kaajal Gunputh Feb 22, 2019 967 0

Pakistani Women defying stereotypes
Zenith Irfan

Women of Pakistan defying stereotypes

Pakistan is one of the most male dominated societies in the world. Women in Pakistan are still seen as subordinates and often stigmatized. In the Pakistani culture, women are often limited to the household work and taking care of the kids, suppressing their talents, dreams and skills.

However, slowly things are changing. More and more women have been breaking stereotypes and doing things which many women in Pakistan cannot even think of.

Below are 7 Pakistani women who are breaking all the chains and living their lives to the maximum, exploring and giving the best of themselves.
 

Samina Baig
Samina Baig|First Pakistani Hiker
Samina Baig is the first Pakistani woman to have climbed Mount Everest. She has also been awarded by the Pakistani Government for her bravery. She also runs initiatives to encourage women to take part in outdoor activities. Recently, Samina Baig was appointed as the National Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan by the United Nations Development Programme.
 

Sana Mir
Sana Mir| Pakistani cricketer

She is the former Captain of Pakistan National Women cricket team. She won Pakistan two gold medals in 2010 and 2014 and was also first female Pakistani cricketer to be ranked number one in the International Cricket Council bowler rankings. She has also voiced up against body shaming in sports advertising.
 

Namira Salim
Namira salim| First pakistani to viisit south and north pole

She is the first future space Tourist from South Asia to travel into space. Namira Salim is also the first Pakistani Woman to reach the North and South poles as a Founder Astronaut for Virgin Galactic. She came up with an initiative called Space Trust to inspire, change, encourage dialogue and enrich education as a New frontier for Peace.

Ayesha Farooq
Ayesha Farooq|PAkistan|Female Fighter

Ayesha Farooq is the first female to become a fighter pilot in the Pakistani Air force. She believes in becoming your own role model instead of looking for one.
 

Tahira Safdar
Tahira Safdar| Pakistan first woman chief justice

She is the first woman chief justice of any court in the history of Pakistan. She currently serves as the Chief Justice of Balochistan High Court. 
In a male dominated society like Pakistan, subject of law and judiciary profession is seen as reserved for men, but Tahira Safdar has set an inspiring example for the future women generations of Pakistan. 
 

Uzma Nawaz
Uzma Nawaz| Pakistan first car mechanic
While many of us think that car repairing is a profession reserved for man, Uzma Nawaz proves us wrong! She is the first female car mechanic in Pakistan and is doing a great job in the field.
 

Zenith Irfan
Zenith Irfan| pakistani Rider
She is a daughter who decided to fulfill her father’s dream after his demise. Zenith Irfan is the first female motorcyclist to rode across Pakistan. The journey was intimidating in a country where it can be taboo for women to venture out alone; forget about the bike! She has also been labeled as Pakistan’s boundary breaking motorcycle girl by CNN.

 

These women have courageously broken through in society very much dominated by men and are finally living the life of their dreams. Each of them are incredibly inspiring and motivating.  
What are you waiting for? Use this as a source of inspiration and break the shackles holding you down!
 

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