Since picking up a wrench as one of the first female car mechanic in Pakistan, Uzma Nawaz has faced two common reactions: shock and surprise, and then a bit of respect. The 24-year- old spent years overcoming entrenched gender stereotypes financial hurdles en route to earning a mechanical engineering degree and netting a job in auto repair garage in Multan. "I took it up as a challenge against all odds and meagre financial resources of my family" Uzma said. "When they see me doing this type of work, they are really surprised. Hailing from the small, impoverished town of Dunyapur, in Punjab province, Uzma relied on scholarships and often skipped meals while pursuing her degree. No hardship could break my will and motivation, she said proudly. The sacrifices cleared the way for steady work at Toyota dealership in Multan following graduation.
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