14/05/2026
“Three years of continuous struggle… repeated failures… and people saying, ‘We told you, educating girls is useless…’”
I belong to a small village near Layyah, where girls’ education is often not considered important. Since childhood, I kept hearing that spending money on a girl’s education is a waste, but I always dreamed bigger.
In 2019, I moved to Lahore and completed my BS in Zoology from GCU Lahore in 2023. After graduation, I started searching for a job with hope and excitement… but the next three years became a journey of constant struggle.
I appeared in PPSC and FPSC exams, completed my B.Ed as well, but faced failure again and again. People’s words were discouraging, and many times I started doubting myself too.
During this time, I also enrolled in MPhil Zoology in 2024, but still, my future felt uncertain. I was working hard, but without clear direction.
Then one day, my life started changing when I discovered the Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) program.
Joining this program completely changed my mindset and confidence. I started learning Soft Skills, Personal Branding, Social Media Marketing, and other digital skills. For the first time, I could clearly see a path for my future. ✨
A huge credit goes to my mentor, Afifa Zia. She not only guided me in the right direction but also helped me rebuild my confidence and realize my true worth.
Today, I am more confident than ever. I am learning, growing, and working with the belief that one day I will become financially independent and turn my dreams into reality.
I truly believe: Hard work, patience, and consistency never go to waste. 🤍
👉 If you are also feeling broken after repeated failures, don’t give up. 👉 Share your story in the comments — I would love to hear it.
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