International Women’s Day 2026: For Girls in Pakistan’s Tribal Belt, Women’s Sports Come at a Cost By Zofeen Ebrahim Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/03/international-womens-day-2026-for-girls-in-pakistans-tribal-belt-womens-sports-come-at-a-cost/ KARACHI, Pakistan, Mar 4 2026 (IPS) - “I was very happy to see the way Aina Wazir was playing cricket,” says 28-year-old Noorena Shams, a professional squash player, when she saw the seven-year-old’s video. The clip, which spread rapidly across social media, drew widespread praise for the young girl’s remarkable talent. Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service.