Islamabad: The country's first group of female paratroopers completed their training on Sunday, the military announced, while terming it a landmark achievement.The first batch of 24 female officers successfully completed the first-ever Lady Paratroopers Course
Women have limited opportunities in Pakistan's highly traditional, patriarchal society. The United Nations says only 40 per cent of adult women are literate. And they are frequently the victims of violence and abuse.