Shakil ur Rehman is recognized as one of the senior sports journalists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He officially began his career as cricket scorer and soon after, became associated with various daily newspapers, bringing innovation to his reporting. Renowned nationwide for his expertise in cricket statistics, Shakeelur Rehman contributed to several newspapers and magazines following his work with Daily Jiddat Peshawar.

In 1998, he joined Sunday Sports Monthly, further solidifying his reputation in sports journalism. By 2018, Shakil ur Rehman became part of the Daily Kasoti, where he currently serves as the Sports Editor. His career is marked by the honor of attending numerous congresses of AIPS and AIPS ASIA. Today, he continues to provide valuable contributions to AIPS ASIA, offering distinguished services to their magazine.