{"id":22696,"date":"2025-08-02T08:39:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T08:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=22696"},"modified":"2025-08-02T08:39:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T08:39:09","slug":"nida-saleh-becomes-first-pakistani-female-train-driver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=22696","title":{"rendered":"Nida Saleh becomes first Pakistani female train driver"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong>Drives metro with confidence, professionalism, serving thousands in Lahore<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/media\/images\/express-tribune-news-desk1753950409-0\/express-tribune-news-desk1753950409-0-640x480.webp\" alt=\"tribune\" title=\"tribune\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><audio preload=\"metadata\" src=\"https:\/\/i.tribune.com.pk\/attachments\/speech_20250731082929408-WrDHI.mp3\"><\/audio><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a landmark achievement for gender inclusion in Pakistan\u2019s public transport sector, Nida Saleh Malik has become the country\u2019s first female train driver, operating the Orange Line Metro Train in Lahore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once a young girl fascinated by the sound of trains, Nida Saleh Malik has turned her childhood dream into a historic reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her appointment is not only a personal milestone but also a significant step forward in breaking gender stereotypes in a field long dominated by men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trained as a transportation engineer, she began her professional journey with the Lahore Metro system. Her consistent dedication and strong performance earned her a place in the new batch of drivers, selected strictly on merit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an interview with a private media channel, she shared that her family initially had concerns about her unconventional career path, but their support grew stronger when they witnessed her determination and commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, she drives the metro with confidence and professionalism, serving thousands of commuters daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reference Link:- <a href=\"https:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/2558861\/nida-saleh-becomes-first-pakistani-female-train-driver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/tribune.com.pk\/story\/2558861\/nida-saleh-becomes-first-pakistani-female-train-driver<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drives metro with confidence, professionalism, serving thousands in Lahore In a landmark achievement for gender inclusion in Pakistan\u2019s public transport sector, Nida Saleh Malik has become the country\u2019s first female train driver, operating the Orange Line Metro Train in Lahore. 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