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In Pakistan, female construction contractor demolishes gender barriers one brick at a time

  • 65-year-old Shahida Khanum is breaking gender stereotypes by making a name for herself in Pakistan’s male dominated construction industry
  • A top official of the country’s construction association says women can play a pivotal role in the business
By Fatimah Amjad ·

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