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Rowdy Riders: Karachi’s Women Bikers Leading the Charge for Equality in Pakistan

by Sahrish Shakeel
written by Sahrish Shakeel
  • The Rowdy Riders, a group of women bikers in Karachi, are challenging societal norms and redefining women’s roles by asserting their right to freedom of movement.
  • Founded as a motorcycle club, the Rowdy Riders are also a movement for change, promoting gender equality and raising awareness about important social issues.
  • Through their actions, the Rowdy Riders inspire other women in Pakistan to be bold, adventurous, and independent, while advocating for women’s rights, road safety, and environmental conservation.
  • Despite facing challenges and criticism, the Rowdy Riders remain committed to their mission, showing that change is possible through determination and activism.

In the bustling streets of Karachi, a revolution is underway, led by a group of fearless women bikers known as the Rowdy Riders. These women are not just breaking stereotypes; they are shattering them, one ride at a time. In a country where women’s mobility is often restricted, the Rowdy Riders are carving out a space for themselves on the road, challenging societal norms and redefining what it means to be a woman in Pakistan.

Founded by a group of passionate women bikers, the Rowdy Riders is more than just a motorcycle club; it’s a movement for change. These women are not content to sit on the sidelines; they are taking charge of their lives and demanding to be seen and heard. Through their love for biking, they are breaking down barriers and inspiring other women to do the same.

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One of the driving forces behind the Rowdy Riders is the desire to promote gender equality in Pakistan.

By taking to the streets on their motorcycles, these women are asserting their right to freedom of movement and challenging the idea that certain spaces are off-limits to women. They are showing the world that women can be bold, adventurous, and independent and that they deserve the same rights and opportunities as men.

But the Rowdy Riders’ mission goes beyond just breaking gender barriers. They are also using their platform to raise awareness about important social issues, such as women’s rights, road safety, and environmental conservation. Through their community outreach programs and awareness campaigns, they are working to create a more inclusive and sustainable society for all.

Despite facing challenges and criticism, the Rowdy Riders remain undeterred in their mission. They continue to inspire and empower women across Pakistan to take control of their lives and ride towards a brighter, more equal future. As they lead the charge for equality on wheels, the Rowdy Riders are proving that change is possible, one revolution at a time.

Motorcycle Driving Lessons Arranged To Empower Female Customs Officers. Read the full story here: 

On Tuesday, the Pakistan Customs Airport Collectorate held motorcycle riding lessons as a part of their innovative Pakistan’s Women Empowerment Program to empower female officers. These lessons were arranged in collaboration with ESSA Lab Karachi. A total of 13 female officers took part in this activity. The session took place at the Air Freight Unit JIA, followed by a rally to promote independence and self-reliance for the gender.

Motorcycle Driving Lessons Arranged To Empower Female Customs Officers

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Karachi’s Stunt Biker Marina Syed Breaks Stereotypes & Inspires Us All

by Laiba
written by Laiba

Karachi stunt biker Marina Syed has successfully busted stereotypes concerning women on a bike. We are frequently witnessing women progressing rapidly in today’s world, and Pakistan is no stranger to the transition.

Dominated by a patriarchal society, we have witnessed women always being marginalized in this region. While ordinary Pakistani women are still fighting for their place on the road in their cars, Marina Syed is already a step ahead.  Her biking career took off to a rough start. Marina told a local news outlet that her family opposed her choices and sold the first bike she bought in 2017.

While this did make her unhappy, she didn’t let her family’s opposition bring her down. Instead, she saved money again and bought the same bike for Rs30,000. Syed now runs an academy called ‘Rowdy Riders’, where she teaches women how to ride a bike. She said in an interview, “I have experienced so many physical injuries because no one taught me how to do it.”

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There are fewer women who challenge this norm and drive a motorbike, let alone a heavy bike. Marina said, “I initiated ‘Rowdy Riders’ with three other friends of mine. The reason behind it was I never learned to ride a bike from a professional institute because there was no academy to teach girls how to ride a bike. This was my idea. I initiated with my friends, but they left me later, so I asked my brother to assist me during classes, and he agreed. A firm-sponsored my idea and helped me in building the academy. Now I teach girls every week, and I also give lessons to working women on weekends.”

Marina Syed is All Set for her Film Debut

Marina was offered a film called Sheenogai, written and directed by Abu Aleeha. The film’s title is a Pashto word, which means ‘girl with green eyes.’ Syed said, “She told me that I just had to ride a motorcycle in the film.” While the role was exciting, Marina had no acting experience. “I didn’t know what to do, but when I read the script, I realized that if I had to do it, I would have to understand the character,” she revealed.

Sheenogai is produced by Abida Ahmed under the banner of Zammy’s Productions in affiliation with Metro Life Movies. The project has been inspired by a debate on social media after the Motorway rape case, says Aleeha. Her motive is to support women’s empowerment and a message that women can ride a bike too.

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