Pakistani educator serves as community’s ‘river chief’

Islamabad: Dr. Aiza Kashif, a Pakistani biology teacher has achieved the honour of serving as community’s first foreign ‘river chief’ in Shanghai.

Dr. Aiza has called China home for nearly 13 years has become more than a profession - it’s a way of life that bridges her two homelands. Serving as her community’s first foreign ‘river chief,’ she combines scientific expertise with grassroots activism to protect Shanghai’s waterways, Gwadar Pro reported on Wednesday.

“When I first saw Shanghai’s community spirit and environmental commitment, I knew I wanted to contribute,” says Dr. Kashif, her eyes lighting up as she recalls her decision to volunteer. Every week, she walks her designated stretch of riverbank, smartphone in hand, ready to document any pollution. “On one occasion, I documented waste dumping through photographic evidence. Authorities swiftly traced the source and cleaned the waste within hours - demonstrating the responsive governance that enables meaningful environmental progress.”