Pakistani musician and social activist Shehzad Roy shared an inspiring encounter with a female attendant at a local petrol station in a social media post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Thursday.
In the video posted by Roy, the female attendant is seen filling fuel in his bike at a petrol station, where male attendants typically work. Roy mentioned that he recorded the video with the attendant’s consent.
“I went to put petrol in my motorbike, and while switching off the bike and taking off my helmet, I heard a female voice say, ‘Nice bike, full tank, sir?‘ I told both the girls that they are my role models and that they give me a reason to believe in Pakistan. Wah!” Roy wrote.
Roy’s appreciation for the female attendant highlights the broader issue of prejudice against women in male-dominated sectors and their limited presence in public spaces in Pakistan. Encountering a female worker in such a field prompted him to emphasize the importance of women’s participation in the workforce.
As a social activist, Roy has often stressed the significance of women’s involvement in education and various professions for the country’s progress.
Roy, known for his advocacy of women’s rights and welfare in Pakistan, operates a non-profit organization called Zindagi Trust, which is dedicated to girls’ education. The NGO has adopted several government girls’ schools and runs campaigns to raise awareness about the importance of educating girls.
