Pakistani women compete in elections for the first time among conservative societies. Hindu candidate Saweera Prakash is considered the first woman to run in the general elections for general seats.
Shakira Shinwari is the first to run for public seats in Her area, which is considered a conservative tribal area. She says that it is traditionally unacceptable to the idea of women’s participation in her society. She hopes that her involvement in politics has inspired other women to consider it.