As Durdana Ansari becomes the first Muslim and Pakistani woman to become an Honorary Captain of the British Navy, we can’t help but be proud. Meanwhile her nephew, Asim Azhar is beaming.
Durdana Ansari OBE
The first ever female Muslim and Pakistani in the world to get promoted as the Hon Captain Royal Navy
An announcement was made on Thursday 8th July 2021. pic.twitter.com/uPSDZ1i2qn— Durdana Ansari OBE, Honorary Captain, Royal Navy (@durdana21) July 13, 2021
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Turns out Asim Azhar’s Khala is a British entrepreneur and former television presenter and producer for the BBC World Service. Now she’s been promoted to Honorary Captain of the British Royal Navy.
While all Pakistanis and British-Pakistanis alike are proud of her, Asim Azhar in particular is gushing about his khala.
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
The activist was moved by what the Tum Tum singer had to say. She thanked him but said the credit goes to her parents.
May Allah pak give supportive and understanding parent and siblings to all girls to achieve their dreams ❤️
— آمنہ (@albela__raahi) July 13, 2021
However, many Netizens pointed out how a British citizen being handed an honorary rank in British Royal Navy has nothing to do with Pakistan. They can’t find something to be proud of with Durdana’s moment.
how is it proud moment for Pakistan when some Pakistani man/woman is serving in some other country army ? please can you explain sir ?
— Alí (@hasnain771) July 14, 2021
Exactly how is this prideful for pakistan.
— Ali Hyder (@AliHyder3918) July 13, 2021
Yeah I was thinking the same thing
— Bilal (@oyebilal69) July 13, 2021
It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan has been proud of her accomplishments so far. Yet is the problem now her honorary role in the armed forces of another country?
In the past, we have celebrated other British-Pakistanis such as Riz Ahmed with his success in Hollywood, comedian Shazia Mirza, journalists like Haroon Rashid, as well as Jameela Jamil.
Not to mention a special advisor to the Prime Minister (SAPM), and one of the most stylish men in South Asia, Zulfi Bukhari is also a dual citizen.
Durdana’s role in the armed forces is what has people holding back from celebrating her success.
Others just congratulated the family.
Congratulations@durdana21, extremely proud moment for the whole family and nation
— Rabia Azhar (@RabiaAzhar17) July 13, 2021
Family with extra ordinary talents. Your mother, you and now your khaala. Congrats Asim!
— Furqan T. Siddiqui (@furqantsiddiqui) July 13, 2021
Koi nahi sun rha
— hasan. (@iBrownLad) July 13, 2021
Some even made inappropriate jokes.
https://twitter.com/jiyahahAA/status/1414931046903205890
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What do you think? Is the success of Durdana Ansari a moment of pride for us or is it irrelevant? Let us know in the comments below.
