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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Karachi's women delivery riders navigate traffic, stigma and the road to independence

Karachi: On the chaotic streets of Pakistan's biggest city, Karachi, where motorcycles weave through relentless traffic and street crime remains a concern, four women are challenging the idea that food and parcel delivery is a man's job.

Mehak Baloch, Rubab Jubani, Sana Urooj and Kiran Fateh have chosen the motorcycle as their route to financial independence, taking up delivery work to support their children and families.

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