The superhero fighting for women's rights in Pakistan

First female comic book character is challenging gender stereotypes in a deeply patriarchal society

Pakistan Girl
(Image credit: Hassan Siddiqui/Facebook)

The first Pakistani comic book featuring a female superhero has been launched to widespread acclaim.

Pakistan Girl tells the story of Sarah, an ordinary teenager who discovers she has superhuman powers after a freak accident and uses them to fight corrupt officials and protect vulnerable women.

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