LAHORE: In a historic milestone for Pakistan Railways, Lahore’s Nida Saleh Malik has become the country’s first-ever female train driver. Fulfilling a childhood dream, Nida’s dedication, perseverance, and passion have shattered long-standing gender barriers in a traditionally male‑dominated profession. Nida, who nurtured a fascination for locomotives from an early age, said the path to her achievement was not without challenges.