Zakia Wardak Afghanistan diplomat  in Mumbai 

Zakia Wardak has held several significant roles in her career. Apart from being the first female Consul General of Afghanistan in Mumbai

she has also been actively involved in promoting gender equality and women’s leadership.

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she served as the president of the Society of Afghan Women in Engineering and Construction

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Organised Attacks To Target Only Female In System’: Afghan Diplomat Quits After Being Caught ‘Smuggling’ Gold Worth ₹18 Crore At Mumbai Airport

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She announced her decision to step down from her role at the consulate and Embassy of Afghanistan in Mumbai, effective May 5th

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The Department of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) apprehended the 58-year-old Wardak on April 25th after she disembarked from an Emirates flight from Dubai.

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