Kashish Chaudhary, a 25-year-old resident of Noshki in Balochistan’s remote Chagai district, has made history by becoming the first woman appointed as an Assistant Commissioner in the region. She achieved this position after successfully clearing the Balochistan Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam. Her remarkable success has gone viral online, with many praising her as an inspiration for young women and minority communities in Pakistan.
وزیر اعلیٰ بلوچستان سے کم عمر اقلیتی افسر اسسٹنٹ کمشنر کشش چوہدری کی ملاقات، کشش چوہدری نے اپنی محنت، لگن اور استقامت سے نہ صرف اپنی صلاحیتوں کا لوہا منوایا بلکہ اقلیتی برادری کے دیگر نوجوانوں کے لیے بھی مشعلِ راہ بن گئی ہیں، میر سرفراز بگٹی@PakSarfrazbugti pic.twitter.com/JaQaomXzhT
— Chief Minister's Office Balochistan (@CMOBalochistan) May 12, 2025
On Monday, Kashish met Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti in Quetta, along with her father, Girdhari Lal. During their meeting, Kashish expressed her determination to work towards the empowerment of women and minorities. Her proud father called her achievement a “matter of great pride” and said that Kashish had always dreamed of studying and doing something meaningful for women.
Speaking to Samaa News, Kashish shared insights into her journey. “Discipline, hard work, and the desire to contribute to society have driven me throughout this journey,” she said. She revealed that it took three years of consistent effort, including eight hours of daily study, to achieve her goal.
Kashish joins a growing list of Hindu women making significant strides in male-dominated fields in Pakistan. These include Manesh Ropeta, Karachi’s first Hindu female Superintendent of Police; Pushpa Kumari Kohli, now a sub-inspector; and Suman Pawan Bodani, who has served as a civil judge since 2019. Most of Pakistan’s Hindu population resides in Sindh province.
