Nida Saleh Malik has broken every barrier and has become Pakistan’s first female Orange Line driver.
Talking about her family’s support, she said, “At first, my family was not comfortable with the idea. But once they saw my determination, they stood by me”.
“This is not just my success. It is a signal to every girl in Pakistan that your dreams are valid, no matter how unconventional,” she added.
“I always had a passion for driving,” Nida said. “Operating a modern train system like the Orange Line is both challenging and exciting, and I feel proud to represent women in this role.”
Now, women are stepping into roles previously deemed impossible for them.
Nida Saleh has done a degree in Transportation Engineering and later joined the Lahore Metro system as an engineer.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif lauded Nida’s appointment as a “moment of pride for the nation”. She is truly an inspiration for every woman in Pakistan.
Congratulations from the Chief Minister
— PMLN (@pmln_org) July 30, 2025
⭐️Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expresses joy over the appointment of the first female driver for the Orange Line Metro Train.
⭐️Chief Minister Punjab congratulates Nida Saleh, the first female driver of the Orange Line. pic.twitter.com/DqBbHemTCA
It is pertinent to mention that the Lahore Orange Line Train has been operational for nearly five years, and has already provided safe and comfortable travel to millions of passengers.
The Orange Line Train operates daily from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, serving 26 stations along its route between Ali Town and Dera Gujran, with trains departing every five minutes.
