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The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Pakistan's Balochistan appoints first Hindu woman Assistant Commissioner
Kashish Chaudhary, a 25-year-old Pakistani Hindu woman, has made history by becoming the first female from the minority community in Balochistan to be appointed as Assistant Commissioner in the restive province. Ms. Kashish, who hails from the remote town of Noshki in district Chagai in the province, qualified Balochistan Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination. On Monday (May 12, 2025) , Ms. Kashish, accompanied by her father Girdhari Lal, met Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti in Quetta and told him that she would work for the empowerment of women and minorities, and the overall development of the province. 'It is a matter of great pride for me that my daughter has become an assistant commissioner due to her hard work and commitment,' Mr. Lal told the media. Mr. Lal, a mid-level trader, said his daughter had always dreamed of studying and doing something for her women. Chief Minister Bugti said it was a matter of pride for the nation when members of the minority communities got to key positions due to their hard work and effort. 'Kashish is a symbol of pride for the nation and Balochistan,' he said. In recent years, women from the Hindu community have achieved notable success in generally male-dominated fields in Pakistan, overcoming many cultural, religious and social hurdles to get to important positions. In July 2022, Manesh Ropeta became the first Hindu woman to be appointed as Superintendent of Police in Karachi, where she is still fulfilling her duties. Pushpa Kumari Kohli, a 35-year-old police sub-inspector in Karachi, said Hindu women have the tenacity and intelligence to reach the top. 'I also passed the Sindh police Public Services Examination. There are many more Hindu girls out there waiting to educate themselves and become something,' said Mr. Kohli, who belongs to a scheduled caste. Suman Pawan Bodani is still serving as a civil judge in Hyderabad after first being appointed as a civil judge in her hometown of Shahdadkot in Sindh province in 2019. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, a politician in Sindh province, believes that young Hindu girls, who are supported by their families, have shown more inclination and initiative to gain education and pursue higher studies. 'Our young women are doing us proud. We have doctors, civil servants, police officers, etc in Sindh,' he said. He said that despite being notorious for its problem of underage and young Hindu girls being abducted and converted by Muslim men, Sindh required more educational facilities for the Hindu community to counter such menaces. Hindus form the biggest minority community in Pakistan. According to official estimates, 75 lakh Hindus live in Pakistan. However, according to the community, over 90 lakh Hindus are living in the country. The majority of Pakistan's Hindu population is settled in Sindh province.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Who is Kashish Chaudhary? Balochistan's first Pakistani Hindu woman assistant commissioner
Kashish Chaudharyhas been appointed as Balochistan's first Pakistani Hindu woman assistant commissioner (IANS Photo) Kashish Chaudhary has been appointed as the new Assistant Commissioner for Balochistan, becoming the first Pakistani Hindu female to hold this position. Hailing from Noshki town in Chagai district, she successfully cleared the Balochistan Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination. Kashish visited Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti in Quetta on Monday with her father Girdhari Lal. She expressed her commitment towards women's empowerment, minority rights and provincial development, PTI reported. "It is a matter of great pride for me that my daughter has become an assistant commissioner due to her hard work and commitment," Lal shared with the media. Lal, who works as a mid-level trader, mentioned his daughter's lifelong aspiration to pursue education and support women's causes. Chief minister Bugti acknowledged that minority community members achieving key positions through merit brings national pride. "Kashish is a symbol of pride for the nation and Balochistan," he stated. Pakistani Hindu women have recently gained prominence in traditionally male-dominated sectors, surmounting various cultural, religious and social barriers to secure significant positions. In July 2022, Manesh Ropeta became Karachi's first Hindu woman Superintendent of Police, where she continues her service. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Fastest Selling Plots of Mysore from 40L | 40+ Amenities PurpleBrick Learn More Undo Pushpa Kumari Kohli, a 35-year-old police sub-inspector in Karachi who cleared the Sindh police Public Services Examination, believes in Hindu women's capabilities to achieve excellence. Suman Pawan Bodani continues as a civil judge in Hyderabad, following her initial appointment in Shahdadkot, Sindh province in 2019. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, a Sindh politician, notes that young Hindu women with familial support show keen interest in pursuing education and higher studies. "Our young women are doing us proud. We have doctors, civil servants, police officers, etc in Sindh," he remarked. He highlighted the need for additional educational facilities for Sindh's Hindu community to address issues like forced conversions and abductions of young Hindu girls. Pakistan's largest minority group comprises Hindus. Official figures indicate 75 lakh Hindus reside in Pakistan, whilst community estimates suggest over 90 lakh Hindu inhabitants. The majority of Pakistan's Hindu population resides in Sindh province.
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Who is Kashish Chaudhary? 1st Hindu woman assistant commissioner in Balochistan
At just 25 years of age, Kashish Chaudhary became the first woman from the minority community of Pakistani Hindus in Balochistan to be appointed as the Assistant Commissioner in the restive province. Chaudhary, a native of Chagai district's Noshki town, made history by achieving this feat. She cleared the Balochistan Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination, which is both a personal milestone and a symbol of hope for the nation's minority communities. Speaking to SAMAA news, Chaudhary said that it took three years of consistent studies, at least eight hours a day devoted to preparation, which led her to achieve this success. "Discipline, hard work, and the desire to contribute to society have driven me throughout this journey," she added. Kashish Chaudhary's father, Girdhari Lal, expressed his sense of pride over his daughter to the media. Lal, a mid-level trader, said, "It is a matter of great pride for me that my daughter has become an assistant commissioner due to her hard work and commitment." He further added that Chaudhary always dreamt of studying and doing something for women. Chaudhary and her father met Balochistan chief minister Sarfaraz Bugti in Quetta on Monday. She told the CM that she would work toward the empowerment of women and minorities, while also looking at the province's overall development. CM Bugti also said it was a matter of pride for the nation when minority community members get to key positions due to their hard work and effort. "Kashish is a symbol of pride for the nation and Balochistan," he added. Kashish Chaudhary has managed to make her mark and is being counted among the other women from the Hindu community who achieved notable success in male-dominated fields in Pakistan, news agency PTI reported. These women have fought and overcome many cultural, religious and social hurdles to get to such significant positions. Manesh Ropeta, in 2022, became the first Hindu woman to be appointed as the Superintendent of Police in Karachi, where she is still posted. A 35-year-old Pushpa Kumari Kohli is serving as a sub-inspector in Karachi and exuded confidence that Hindu women hold the tenacity and intelligence to reach the top. 'I also passed the Sindh police Public Services Examination. There are many more Hindu girls out there waiting to educate themselves and become something,' Kohli, who belongs to a scheduled caste, was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. Suman Pawan Bodani, a native of Sindh province's Shahdadkot, was first appointed as a civil judge in her hometown in 2019. Meanwhile, Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, a politician in Sindh, said he believes that young Hindu girls, with the backing of their families, have shown more leaning and initiative toward being educated and pursuing higher studies. 'Our young women are doing us proud. We have doctors, civil servants, police officers, etc in Sindh,' he said.
India Today
13-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Meet Kashish Chaudhary, Balochistan's first Hindu woman Assistant Commissioner
Kashish Chaudhary, a 25-year-old Pakistani Hindu woman, has made history by becoming the first female from the minority community in Balochistan to be appointed as Assistant Commissioner in the restive who hails from the remote town of Noshki in district Chagai in the province, qualified Balochistan Public Service Commission (BPSC) Monday, Kashish, accompanied by her father Girdhari Lal, met Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti in Quetta and told him that she would work for the empowerment of women and minorities, and the overall development of the 'It is a matter of great pride for me that my daughter has become an assistant commissioner due to her hard work and commitment,' Lal told the a mid-level trader, said his daughter had always dreamed of studying and doing something for her Minister Bugti said it was a matter of pride for the nation when members of the minority communities got to key positions due to their hard work and effort.'Kashish is a symbol of pride for the nation and Balochistan,' he recent years, women from the Hindu community have achieved notable success in generally male-dominated fields in Pakistan, overcoming many cultural, religious and social hurdles to get to important July 2022, Manesh Ropeta became the first Hindu woman to be appointed as Superintendent of Police in Karachi, where she is still fulfilling her Kumari Kohli, a 35-year-old police sub-inspector in Karachi, said Hindu women have the tenacity and intelligence to reach the top.'I also passed the Sindh police Public Services Examination. There are many more Hindu girls out there waiting to educate themselves and become something,' said Kohli, who belongs to a scheduled Pawan Bodani is still serving as a civil judge in Hyderabad after first being appointed as a civil judge in her hometown of Shahdadkot in Sindh province in Kumar Vankwani, a politician in Sindh province, believes that young Hindu girls, who are supported by their families, have shown more inclination and initiative to gain education and pursue higher studies.'Our young women are doing us proud. We have doctors, civil servants, police officers, etc in Sindh,' he said that despite being notorious for its problem of underage and young Hindu girls being abducted and converted by Muslim men, Sindh required more educational facilities for the Hindu community to counter such form the biggest minority community in Pakistan. According to official estimates, 75 lakh Hindus live in Pakistan. However, according to the community, over 90 lakh Hindus are living in the majority of Pakistan's Hindu population is settled in Sindh province.
