Alishba Khan Barich

Alishba Khan Barich is a renowned Pakistani novelist celebrated for her impactful storytelling and advocacy for mental health and youth empowerment. She made headlines after winning the 'Young Woman of the Year' award at the 'Women Changing the World Awards 2025' in London, where her work focusing on reshaping narratives from Balochistan was recognized. Starting her writing career at the age of 11, she quickly gained attention as Pakistan's youngest novelist. Besides her literary contributions, Alishba has served as a youth ambassador for UNICEF, focusing on mental health and polio eradication, and is currently an advisor to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on youth affairs.