In Balochistan’s rough terrain, among its historical significance and rich cultural legacy, a new story is beginning to emerge: one that honors the rise of young and vibrant talent in a variety of areas. The Rising Young Stars of Balochistan are leaving a legacy with unmatched passion and commitment in a variety of fields, including academia, research, politics, the world of art, and the media. They are paving the way for innovation, quality, and advancement in confronting a variety of obstacles, demonstrating the region’s tremendous potential and perseverance. This provides the groundwork for an examination of the extraordinary tales and accomplishments of these emerging stars, who are inspiring future generations and rewriting the history of Balochistan.
Politics:
Nawabzada Jamal Khan Raisani:
Jamal Khan Raisani is one of the very new and prominent face of Balochistan’s politics in the present times. Irrespective of his affiliation from a political family, he has introduced a new approach in Balochistan’s politics advocating for the rights of impoverished people and young talents like him from Balochistan. He advocated and raises his voice for the missing people. He was the youngest provisional minister ever. He was a part of the current caretaker government in Balochistan representing Balochistan’s sports and young affairs. After contesting elections in Feb 2024, he is now the youngest ever lawmaker in the history of Pakistan. Pakistan is in a dire need of such talents in politics and from a province like Balochistan.
Khushal Khan Kakar:
Khushal Khan Kakar is a politician from Balochistan. He is the son of ex-senator Usman Khan Kakar. He is the founder of the Pashtunkhwa National Awami Party (PNAP). He contested the election for National Assembly of Pakistan in the general election of 2024. Kakar founded the Pashtunkhwa National Awami Party on 27 December 2022, establishing it as a distinct faction of the Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party. The young politician is actively provoking a sense of awareness among the people of Balochistan. He is among the rising young politicians from Balochistan who are breaking the conventional realms of Balochistan’s politics.
Literature:
Alishba Khan Barech:
Alishba Khan Barech is a rising star from Noshki, Balochistan. Alishba Khan Barech was awarded the “Hamaray Heroes” award in recognition of her achievements for Pakistan. She is the country’s youngest novelist, memoirist, and self-published author. UNICEF honored her with the title of “Trailblazer Author”. Currently studying and residing in Lahore, she aims to portray a positive image of her province and country. She wants to become join foreign office in order to advocate Pakistan’s stance at international level. Her passion to represent her country in such a young age is remarkable.
Research and Academia:
Mehmood Baloch:
Mehmood Baloch is young independent researcher from Balochistan. He is a graduate of international relations department from National Defence University, Islamabad. He is one of the most prominent rising face in the realm of research and academia from Balochistan at National level. He has published different research and opinion articles related to the national security, Balochistan’s governance and security and Climate Change. Currently residing in Quetta, he often writes newspaper articles on Balochistan’s issues and the province progress highlighting its immense importance in academia. He has recently won the award for “Young Researcher from Information Ministry of Balochistan”. Mehmood Baloch is an asset from Balochistan for Pakistan’s academia.
Art:
Ahmad Baloch:
Ahmed Baloch is an artist and dancer by profession who has specialization in Kathak dance. He was born in Teertej area of Awaran and is breaking stereotypes with his art. He belongs to district Awaran from where he studied till intermediate. For graduation, he went to the Centre of Excellence in Art & Design Mehran University of Engineering & Technology, Jamshoro and now he is pursuing his masters from National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore. He has introduced a new form of dance in this new generation with his passion and dedication to pursue his career in the field of arts. Belonging from a province like Balochistan, he has proved himself to be rising face of art industry.
Sports:
Haseebullah Khan:
Haseebullah Khan is a Pakistani cricketer who plays for Balochistan in domestic cricket and for Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League. He was born in Pishin, a city around 50 kilometers away from Balochistan’s provincial capital Quetta. Haseebullah belongs to a cricketing family, as his father Azizullah and his uncle Hameedullah were both first-class cricketers. In December 2021, Khan was called up to the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team for the 2022 Under-19 World Cup. He was later named in the Under-19 World Cup team of the tournament. In March 2022, he made his List A debut for Balochistan in the 2021–22 Pakistan Cup against Northern. In the semi-finals of the tournament, Khan scored a century against Sindh. Balochistan won the tournament, with Khan being the leading run-scorer in the competition. In September 2022, he made his first-class debut for Balochistan in the 2022–23 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In March 2023, he made his PSL debut for Peshawar Zalmi and scored a half-century. Khan is one of the rising face in the sports from Balochistan leaving his mark in the field of cricket through his hard-hitting batting skill in such a young age of 20.
