Nida from Karachi Rides Bike In Her Colony And Brings Out The Lawmakers

Nida is a 15 year old, who lives in Omar Colony in Karachi with her father, sister, and little brother. She has been taught by her father to ride a motorcycle, a truck, and a rickshaw so that she can assist him with work; a very mature young woman, Nida sensibly points out that if anything were to happen to her father she will be capable of supporting her siblings.

“In case anything happens to my father”

The 15 year old is already earning a living as a teacher.

Furthermore, she and her sister go together for boxing lessons: they have already competed in a couple of competitions, one of which earned Nida a silver medal. Nida, a young girl is redefining gender roles, trying to beat the “proud” patriarchy embedded in the fabric of our society, making sure she will not ever be at the mercy of anyone else, and just generally trying to get by in a world bent on pulling you down, either by verbally demeaning you or physically assaulting you.

Even in Nida’s case, people had a lot to say – 

He’s not the only one –

 

Well, thanks –

I concede that the law is the law: unchangeable and  should  not be broken. But the fact is, it is broken every hour of every day.

Whatever the underlying reasons, circumstances, or intentions are, driving around Karachi and making the choice to be one’s own hero is an applaudable act… but maybe do it after you’re 18 Nida.

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