Early life and career
Khan was born in India to His Highness Mohammad Hashim Khan and her Highness Noor Jehan begum, a fifth child among five brothers and one sister. He started playing hockey in India and continued after his family moved to Karachi, Pakistan, in 1950–51, becoming a national team member in 1954. He retired from competitions in 1966, and then until 1993 worked at the Pakistan Customs, where he was employed since 1955. In parallel, he assisted the Pakistan Hockey Federation as manager of senior and junior teams and member of selection committee. He helped the senior team to win a silver at the 1975 World Cup, a gold at the 1974 Asian Games, and a silver at the 1986 Asian Games, whereas the junior team won bronze at the 1982 World Cup.
Awards and recognition
- Tamgha-e-Imtiaz Award (Medal of Excellence Award) by the President of Pakistan
References
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