Women of Islam Soar in the Skies of South Asia

Monday, January 28, 2013 at 11:21 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Afghan women are actively challenging oppression and traditional norms by becoming military pilots, with Lt. Nilofor Rhmani being the first to solo a military aircraft and Col. Latifa Nabizada serving as a veteran female Air Force pilot.
Pakistan's military has also advanced women's roles in aviation, with Hina Tahir becoming its first female fighter pilot and now boasting multiple female fighter pilots, signaling a progressive shift within its Islamic society.
These pioneering female aviators in both Afghanistan and Pakistan serve as powerful role models, embodying hope and progress for women's empowerment across South Asia against extremist ideologies.