Female Commandos Protect Pakistan

A female commando contemplating the day ahead. "When the city is on high alert we can work around the clock."

Ayesha is one of eight children. She originally joined the police force and moved on to being a commando.

Ayesha is one of eight children. She first joined the police force but later moved on to being a commando.

Female commandos heading out to swap duties with colleagues.

Sara is a proud commando. “We train as hard as the men do and deserve the same respect.”

Glock 5 sub-machine guns used by the ATS female commandos.

A female police commando wearing Niqab, a full Islamic veil.

Iram wears a face veil as part of her uniform, but it is not mandatory.

A female commando preparing to leave after a day's work.

Female commandos boarding a police truck alongside their male counterparts.