Meet Pakistan’s first female umpire: Humaira Farrukh

Humaira Farrukh is Pakistan’s first-ever female umpire who has officiated in more than 170 matches at different levels, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board. In order to highlight fruitful effects of efforts to promote the game, the PCB website highlighted the achievements of Humaira Farrukh in an article. Humaira is the only one in her family to pursue a career in sport.

Humaira has a rich experience of playing and administrating sport. She has represented the national hockey team and has worked as a sports administrator for the past 28 years. Currently working as a Director Sports at Lahore Garrison University, she is also pursuing her doctorate in sports sciences.

Source: The News