Afroze-Numa

Afroze-Numa
Afroze Numa at Shuwwurth, Shimshal Pass
Born
Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Occupationshepherdesses
Awards100 Women (BBC) (2023)

Afroze-Numa (Urdu: افروز نما) is a Pakistani shepherdess and a member of the 2023 BBC 100 Women. She is one of the last Wakhi shepherdesses who have taken care of goats, yaks and sheep for centuries. She has been involved for nearly three decades.[1]

  1. ^ "Pakistani shepherdess, midwife make it on BBC 100 Women 2023 list". Arab News. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2023.