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An Inspiring Journey of CA Women Lady Nusrat Abdullah Haroon (1886-1966) Nusrat Khanum, popularly known as Lady Nusrat Abdullah Haroon, was a committed worker of the Pakistan movement and an established women’s rights social worker. Born in Iran, she migrated to Karachi and set up a school for women in her own abode. She founded the organization Anjuman-i-Khawateen aimed at improving the socio-economic status of women in Sindh. As a result of her spirited efforts to bring women into the Muslim League, she was elected as President of the Sindh Provincial Women’s Subcommittee and as Vice-President of the All Pakistan Women’s Association. She made commendable contributions to the Khilafat movement, making her mark not only in social welfare but also in the inclusion of women into politics. Throughout her journey of promoting women empowerment, she was closely associated with Quaid-e-Azam, who served as a source of guidance in her life. To this day, Lady Abdullah Haroon is remembered as a passionate and hardworking social reformer. 41