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:

Lieutenant Nilofor Rhmani became the first Afghan female pilot to fly solo in a military aircraft, following in the footsteps of Colonel Latifa Nabizada, Afghanistan's first female helicopter pilot.
These Afghan women are part of a new movement empowering women in military aviation, challenging the backdrop of Taliban oppression and serving as role models.
Across the border, Pakistan's military has also embraced prominent roles for women, with Hina Tahir becoming its first female fighter pilot, signifying a shift towards gender empowerment in the armed forces.
The success of these women in both Afghanistan and Pakistan offers hope and inspiration, symbolizing freedom and progress against forces seeking to subjugate women in South Asia.