A Pashtun girl’s voice from the mountains of Pashtunkhwa.

Hello World Pulse Sisters, I’m Wazma from Pakistan!

I’m a 19-year-old girl from the Pashtun community, currently studying dentistry, but my heart beats for activism. I joined World Pulse to connect with women who dream, lead, and fight for change—just like I do.

Growing up in southern Pashtunkhwa, Balochistan, Pakistan, I witnessed the struggles of girls around me—forced into early marriages, denied education, silenced by patriarchy and fear. This reality shaped my purpose. I began teaching girls in my home garden and later led education awareness campaigns in rural areas. I’ve also spoken out boldly against the human right abuses of the marginalized Pashtun and Baloch community.

What inspires me most is resilience—especially the resilience of women who rise despite everything meant to keep them down.

My name, Wazma, means “spring breeze” in Pashto. It was given to me by my uncle, who always told me to bring change gently but persistently—like the wind that stirs everything in its path. I hope to live up to that name.

Now I want to hear from you—what drives your activism? How do you balance softness and strength in your journey?

With love and solidarity,

Wazma Khan Nasar