Kashish Chaudhary Becomes Balochistan’s First Hindu Woman Assistant Commissioner at 25

GG News Bureau
Quetta, 14th May: In a historic first for Balochistan, 25-year-old Kashish Chaudhary has been appointed as Assistant Commissioner after clearing the Balochistan Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination, becoming the first woman from the province to hold the post. Her achievement is being widely celebrated across social media as a symbol of inspiration for young women and minority communities in Pakistan.

A resident of Noshki, a remote town in Chagai district — one of the least developed regions in Balochistan — Kashish’s journey is being hailed as a beacon of hope in a traditionally male-dominated society. Her father, Girdhari Lal, called her success a “matter of great pride,” stating that she had always dreamed of studying and contributing meaningfully to women’s welfare.

Kashish met Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti in Quetta on Monday and reaffirmed her commitment to working for the empowerment of women and minority communities. Speaking to the media, she attributed her success to three years of relentless preparation, including studying for eight hours daily. “Discipline, hard work, and the desire to contribute to society have driven me throughout this journey,” she told Samaa News.

Kashish now joins a growing list of women from Pakistan’s Hindu community who are breaking barriers in public service. In 2022, Manesh Ropeta became the first Hindu woman to serve as Superintendent of Police in Karachi. Similarly, Pushpa Kumari Kohli serves as a sub-inspector in the Karachi Police, while Suman Pawan Bodani continues her role as a civil judge in Hyderabad since her appointment in 2019.

The majority of Pakistan’s Hindu population resides in Sindh, making Kashish’s ascent from Balochistan particularly noteworthy.