Zurriat
My name is Zurriat Qureshi and I teach at Sojhero Pilot School, Sagyoon. I have been through very difficult times during my schooling. Since I started my primary education I have faced opposition from my relatives and community. When I turned 9 years old, I was very interested in studying further. My father refused to allow me to continue my schooling. He agreed to consent on one condition--I continue helping him look after the livestock till noon everyday. Permission to continue with my education was met with great opposition from our neighbors and community. So, after completing class five, I had to leave the school. For the next two years I remained very upset especially since I was exposed to programs on the radio and TV talking about the advantages of education. My interest and desire for education grew over this time, and I took to reading a book called 'lengh munjha looh' which was about a girl who struggles to achieve her goal in life. She too faced many difficulties bu...
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