Waziristan ‘football girl’ stunned the internet with her viral picture

Known as Asma Hafiz, the girl hails from a village of Waziristan.

While giving interview to local , Asma said that there is no school for girls beyond primary in her village.

She wants to become a doctor, but will have to leave the boys' school after the sixth grade.

“There is no school for girls in our village where I can get education after primary. I am presently studying in third grade but I won't be able to get further education as this school is for boys only after middle. I request government to build a school for girls only in our area so that we can continue seeking education,” she said.

فٹ بال کھیلتے ہوئے وائرل ہونے والی تصویر میں موجود وزیرستان کی عاصمہ حافظ کہتی ہیں کہ ان کے گاؤں میں بچیوں کے لیے پرائمری سے آگے سکول نہیں۔
وہ آگے پڑھ کر ڈاکٹر بننا چاہتی ہیں مگر چھٹی کلاس کے بعد لڑکوں کا سکول انہیں چھوڑنا پڑے گا۔
حکومت سے ان کی اپیل۔@mjdawar @fawadchaudhry pic.twitter.com/qr9rY7XlDO

— Independent Urdu (@indyurdu) January 31, 2021

According to Asma’s school principal, the photo, which became popular on social media, was taken in December last year when school children competed in a football match.

Soon after her picture went viral, people took to social media to utter praise and compliments.

 

— Subtain Khan (@Subtain85415210) January 29, 2021

We will bring such a change that the world will remember InshaaAllah#Waziristan pic.twitter.com/ogveddWm2N

— Aftab khan (@aftabicsuop) January 30, 2021

Some pictures are more beautiful they don't need any caption to define. 🙏❤️#Waziristan #KPK pic.twitter.com/ksTBSxEhcU

— SuFi~ :(: ☘️ (@SakaSufi) January 31, 2021

This picture made my day 🌹#FootballWorthWatching#schoolsport#EducationForAll#girlsports#Waziristan pic.twitter.com/unGqHR2SqH

— M.Hanif HiLbi (@hanif_hilbi) January 30, 2021

We know how to live, if you let us.#Waziristan pic.twitter.com/xAAi65loes

— Hadi Khan (@hadikhan180) January 30, 2021

In love with this picture!

We suffered a lot. It is high time we start living. Start dreaming. Start flying.

#Waziristan pic.twitter.com/VEw6o8ZCCc

— Kainat 🖤 (@KainatKamalKhan) January 30, 2021

A Picture 🖼️ From #Waziristan 🥀❤️ pic.twitter.com/3yOmyNJUrP

— MaLaK ZaWaR JiYaLa (@MalakZJiyala) January 29, 2021

Real Empowerment from #Waziristan #Pakistan 💚 pic.twitter.com/w9mQfQ0YDi

— Fahmidah Yousfi (@fahmidahyousfi) January 30, 2021

Love this picture from #Waziristan it’s a #hope for which the whole #Pakistan looking for. pic.twitter.com/qtkSkLuRV7

— Shabbir Wahgra (@iShabbirWahgra) January 30, 2021

Pic of the Day ！
The beauty of #Waziristan♥ pic.twitter.com/6ijJBBW8qJ

— Shahid Chandio (@Shahid_Chandio1) January 29, 2021

She didn't smash the ball but the wild customs,Awful laws and evil thoughts from the land of Waziristan.❤️👏.#waziristan pic.twitter.com/VzYJp0j5RN

— Subtain Khan (@Subtain85415210) January 29, 2021

یہ امن و سکون ہمارے شہداء اور غازیوں کی قربانیوں کی مرہون منت ہے۔💖
انشاءاللہ ہمارے شہداء کا لہو رائیگاں نہیں جائیگا جنھوں نے اپنے سروں کی قربانی دے کر آج وزیرستان کو یہ امن و سکون بخشا ہے۔💞🇵🇰💖#Waziristan pic.twitter.com/pecYgUuWAb

— Afzal Khan (@afzalkhan_bk) January 30, 2021

Gender doesn't matter, the matter is interest, love, and talent. #waziristan #hope #womenempowerment pic.twitter.com/iO1WyOkxyV

— Yasir Khan Kakar (@yasirkhankaka10) January 29, 2021