Pakistani girls to participate in Int'l Formula Student competition

By APD writer Muhammad Sohail

ISLAMABAD, Feb. 11 (APD) -- A group of Pakistani girl students, employing mechanical skills to produce a car, will participate in the International Formula Student competition that will be held in Silverstone car racing track in Britain later this year, local media reported Sunday.

A 15-member group namely “Team Auj” from National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in Islamabad has successfully secured its place as a registered participant of the International Formula Student competition in July 2018.

The initiative taken by young students raise women participation in the motor-sports industry is gaining momentum as these girls continue to utilize their skills and knowledge in designing and manufacturing a formula-style race car for the competition.

The team is not only determined to land a position among the topmost teams of the competition but is also prepared to have its impact on the society by encouraging other women to put their knowledge and creativity to a better, more practical use.

Team Auj is one of the many initiatives to increase women empowerment but what sets it apart from other campaigns is its access to an international audience. It also aims at encouraging Pakistani women to involve themselves in projects that are usually restricted to the male gender and broaden their horizons, allowing them to become more independent.

Team Auj has managed to win the support of some of the biggest companies in Pakistan and has attracted a great many sponsors through the unique and significant concept.

It would be a delight to see the team succeed in achieving its objectives both in the UK and within Pakistan, the report said, adding Team Auj was a praiseworthy initiative to bring about social development and create a favorable environment for advocates of social reforms.

(ASIA PACIFIC DAILY)