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An Inspiring Journey of CA Women Fatima Sughra Begum (1932-2017) Fatima Sughra Begum also known as Lady Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah was a Pakistani activist and a prominent figure in politics. She was only 14 years old when she became one of the youngest members of the Pakistan Movement. She actively participated in numerous women’s processions, setting an example for other women. In 1946, she took down the British Union Jack from the Civil Secretariat Lahore and in its place put up a Muslim League flag made out of a green dupatta. For this act she was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and a Pride of Performance Award. In the annual session of Muslim League in 1943, Begum was elected as President of the Women’s Reception Committee. She took part in political processions in Lahore during 1940s, where she urged the Government to accept the League’s proposals of a separate nation. She received a Gold Medal by “Pakistan Movement Workers Trust” for her services to Pakistan. 164