{
  "id": 14454389,
  "title": "Lahore Launches Rickshaw Training Program for Women",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/lahore-launches-rickshaw-training-program-for-women",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-14T12:46:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/14/lahore-launches-rickshaw-training-program-for-women/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Lahore Traffic Police has initiated a new program to train 34 women to drive rickshaws, aiming to boost employment opportunities and promote women's economic independence. This program was launched on special instructions from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in collaboration with a private university. Training sessions were conducted at driving schools located in Bahria Town and Manawan. Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi, the Chief Traffic Officer of Lahore, explained that the program seeks to empower women by equipping them with the skills to earn a livelihood through driving rickshaws. Beyond teaching driving skills, the initiative offers women the chance to achieve financial independence and lead self-reliant lives. Shirazi highlighted the crucial role women play alongside men in social and economic development, stressing Lahore Traffic Police's commitment to furthering women's empowerment, employment opportunities, and financial stability. The rickshaw training program expands on the department's ongoing efforts to train women for driving. To date, Lahore has established 12 driving schools that offer car and scooter training for women, with over 16,000 women having learned to drive through these programs.",
  "summary": "The Lahore Traffic Police has trained 34 women to drive rickshaws under a new initiative aimed at expanding employment opportunities … Read More The post Lahore Launches Rickshaw Training Program for Women appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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}