Niat Qabool Hayat Kakakhel (also Kakakhail; September 5, 1905 – October 18, 1986) was a Gilgit-Baltistani politician in Pakistan and, after 1973, assistant to the Governor of Gupis.

In 1935, Evelyn Hey Cobb, the British administrator of Gilgit-Baltistan, asked Niat Qabool Hayat Kakakhel to build a well-constructed polo ground in Shandur Top, a project that was completed with the dedicated assistance of local villagers.

[1] Impressed by Kakakhel’s efficient construction, Cobb offered a reward, which was declined in favor of a request to stock the local waterways with Trout fish.

Consequently, Cobb introduced trout from England to the Ghizer River, leading to the establishment of the Directorate of Fisheries and creating hundreds of jobs for the local population.

This partnership proved to be a game-changer, as the school’s commitment to education led to a significant increase in the literacy rate in the area, surpassing an impressive 85%.