Rizwan Pathan'S Struggle As Labourer And National Athlete In Nowshera

Rizwan Pathan, a national-level martial arts and gymnastics athlete, is now working as a laborer at a marble factory in Nowshera due to severe financial hardships that have forced him to step away from competitive sports. Originally from Bajaur, Rizwan gained national recognition in 2018 when he won a gold medal at the National Martial Arts Championship. Despite being a 22-time award-winning athlete, he now earns a meager daily wage of Rs1,000, which is often reduced to nothing during power outages. Rizwan expressed, "A lack of financial resources has become the biggest obstacle to my dream of representing Pakistan at the international level," highlighting the dire circumstances that have compelled him to abandon his athletic pursuits during the day.