Wonder women

August 1, 2021

This week Instep acknowledges all women, their struggles and achievements, and declares each and every one a Wonder Woman! Here are four of those fantastic Pakistani women who have been widely lauded for their skills and strengths. Women everywhere, now more than ever, are opening up more about the experience of simply being a woman, and the narratives across the world are startingly similar.

Wonder women

This week Instep acknowledges all women, their struggles and achievements, and declares each and every one a Wonder Woman! Here are four of those    fantastic Pakistani women who have been widely lauded for their skills and strengths. Women everywhere, now more than ever, are opening up more about    the experience of simply being a woman, and the narratives across the world are startingly similar.

Pakistan’s traditional society has produced more than its fair share of female heroes. It is not their struggle or misfortune we celebrate though; we celebrate these women for their sheer force of will and strength to not let one thing define them, whether it was one incident, or the existence of their entire gender.


Khadija Siddiqui

We all know her story, and sadly, also know that her attacker, Shah Hussain, recently received a reduction in his already-short sentence.

What we take away from Khadija Siddiqui is simply this: do not bow down to abuse, gaslighting, and control. Call out those who have wronged you, in ways small and large, and demand justice. This is not just a ‘women’s right’ – it’s a basic human right.

Malala Yusufzai

Wonder women

Malala – to put it mildly – attracted very dangerous attention for her crusade to emancipate the women of her region with education. While she has become a global symbol for courage, for a young woman to go through everything with the entire world watching, commenting and judging, had to be hard. And yet we always see her sticking by what she believes in and being vocal about it.

Takeaway? Don’t let anyone dim your light.

Sana Mir

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Cricket is a gentleman’s sport, but Sana Mir reminds us that sport is without boundaries. With over 200 matches and team captaincy under her belt, Sana is living, breathing proof of going for it, whatever ‘it’ may be. Want to be a doctor?
Astronaut? Competitive weight-lifter? Go for it – your gender is just a fact, not a hindrance!

ASP Amna Baig

It’s not that she’s in the police – it’s Amna Baig’s views that set her apart. As a woman, she realizes the hesitations and limitations of female victims of any crime, and has recently expressed her belief that culprits should be dealt with utter accountability. 

Wonder women


Wonder women