Durdana Ansari OBE has become the first Muslim and Pakistani in the world to be promoted to the rank of a Captain of the British Royal Navy, as approved by the Queen of England.
The news was shared by Ansari’s nephew, the famous singer Asim Azhar.
“Today is a proud moment for not just me or my family, but for the whole nation,” he tweeted.
“Durdana Ansari OBE becomes the first Muslim & Pakistani female in the world to get ranked as a Captain of the British Royal Navy approved by the Queen, herself. I’m so proud of you Khala jaan,” he added.
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Today is a proud moment for not just me or my family, but for the whole nation. 🇵🇰
Durdana Ansari OBE becomes the first Muslim & Pakistani female in the world to get ranked as a Captain of the British Royal Navy approved by the Queen, herself.
I’m so proud of you Khala jaan.♥️ pic.twitter.com/crEh8O0iEp
— Asim Azhar (@AsimAzharr) July 13, 2021
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The queen had previously awarded Ansari an OBE (Order of the British Empire).
Ansari is a British entrepreneur, public speaker, and activist for women’s empowerment. She has also worked as a charity director, journalist, presenter, and producer at the BBC World Service.
