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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