Shahnaz Laghari
Shahnaz Laghari (Urdu: شاھاناز لغاری) is the first Pakistani Hijabi female pilot who flew aircraft wearing the hijab.[1][2][3] She is also a good social worker in her community, and running few training centers to empower the women in the society.[4][5]
| Born | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Aviator |
Political career
She began her political career as an independent leader and first contested in the General Elections-2013 from Lahore but could not succeed. According to the local media of Lahore Shahnaz joined Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PMLQ) political party in May 2018.[6]
References
- First full veil pilot, Radio Pakistan, 10 April 2019
- "World's First Veiled Lady Pilot is from Pakistan". Pakistan Ka Khuda Hafiz. 13 October 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- world's first niqabi pilot is from pakistan, Muslim Council of Hong Kong, 15 September 2016
- 14 Pakistani female pilots dared conquer skies, Brand Synario, 8 Mar 2018
- Pilot Shahnaz Laghari, Dream Indonesia
- Pakistan’s First Female Pilot Joins Politics, Urdu point, 2 May 2018
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