Dr. Saveera Parkash: First Hindu Candidate in Buner's General Elections

In a significant development, Dr. Saveera Parkash, a Pakistani-Hindu, is poised to make history as the first woman from the minority community to run in the upcoming general elections in the Buner district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Having submitted her nomination papers for the general seat of PK-25 on December 23, Dr. Parkash, currently serving as the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) women wing general secretary in the district, is optimistic about contesting the elections on the party’s ticket.

Scheduled for February 8, next year, the general elections in Pakistan aim to elect members to the 16th National Assembly. Dr. Parkash, who earned her MBBS degree in 2022 from Abbottabad International Medical College, expressed that her passion for "serving humanity is in my blood" owing to her medical background.

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Motivated by her experiences as a doctor witnessing challenges in government hospitals, Dr. Parkash aspires to become an elected legislator. Her father, Oam Parkash, a recently retired doctor and a dedicated member of the PPP for 35 years, has been a source of inspiration for her commitment to serving the area's underprivileged population.

Social media influencer Imran Noshad Khan, endorsing Dr. Parkash's candidacy, highlighted the historic moment as she emerges as the first female candidate from Buner. He expressed wholehearted support, emphasizing the importance of breaking stereotypes. The Election Commission of Pakistan has mandated a minimum of 5 per cent representation of women candidates on general seats, making Dr. Parkash's candidacy a significant step towards gender inclusion in the region's electoral politics.