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2013 In Pakistan
Events in the year 2013 in Pakistan. Incumbents Federal government * President – Asif Ali Zardari * President (September 9 – Present) – Mamnoon Hussain * Prime Minister (June 22, 2012 – March 16, 2013 ) – Raja Pervaiz Ashraf * Prime Minister (June 5 – Present) – Nawaz Sharif * Prime Minister – Caretaker (March 25, 2013 – June 4, 2013) – Mir Hazar Khan Khoso * President – Asif Ali Zardari * Chief Justice – Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry (until December 11), Tassaduq Hussain Jillani Chief ministers Here is a list of chief ministers of provinces elected in General Elections 2013, Pakistan * Chief Minister Punjab, Pakistan (June 8 – Present) – Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif * Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (May 31 – Present) – Parvez Khattak * Chief Minister Sind (May 30 – Present) – Qaim Ali Shah * Chief Minister Balochistan (June 7 – Present) – Abdul Malik Baloch * Chief Minister Punjab – Caretaker (March 27, 2013 – June 6, 2013 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
President Of Pakistan
The president of Pakistan () is the head of state of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The president is the nominal head of the executive and the supreme commander of the Pakistan Armed Forces.Article 41(1) in Chapter 1: The President, Part III: The Federation of Pakistan in the . The presidency is a ceremonial position in Pakistan. The president is bound to act on advice of the prime minister and cabinet. Asif Ali Zardari is the current president since 10 March 2024. The office of president was created upon the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Chief Ministers Of Balochistan
The Chief Minister of Balochistan, Chief Minister of Balochistan, Pakistan, Balochistan is the head of Government of Balochistan and is elected by the Balochistan Assembly, Provincial Assembly of the Balochistan. The Chief Minister is elected by Balochistan Assembly for maximum of 5 years. None of the Chief Ministers completed their 5 year constitutional term in entire history of Balochistan. List of chief ministers of Balochistan National Awami Party Pakistan Peoples Party/Pakistan People’s Party Pakistan Muslim League (N) Balochistan National Party (Awami) Balochistan National Party (Mengal) Balochistan National Alliance Pakistan Muslim League (Q) Balochistan Awami Party National Party (Pakistan), National Party Caretaker/Independent See also * Government of Pakistan * Prime Minister of Pakistan * Government of Balochistan, Pakistan, Government of Balochistan * Governor of Balochistan * Chief Secretary Balochistan * Leader of the Opposition of Balochistan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohammad Sarwar (politician)
Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar () is a Pakistani and former British politician who served as the 38th and 40th Governor of Punjab, from 2013 to 2015 and from 2018 to 2022. In his first term, he represented the Pakistan Muslim League (N). In his second term, he represented the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. He was a member of the Senate of Pakistan from March 2018 until September 2018. From 1997 to 2010 Sarwar was a Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom, representing the constituency of Glasgow Central in Glasgow, Scotland. He is the father of Anas Sarwar, the current leader of the Scottish Labour Party. Born in Pirmahal, Punjab, Sarwar moved to Scotland in 1976 and built up a chain of cash and carry stores. Sarwar served as the Scottish Labour Member of Parliament for Glasgow Central from 1997 to 2010 and retired from UK politics in 2010. During his tenure at Westminster, Sarwar served on the Scottish Affairs Select Committee, and his youngest son Anas Sarwar, who currently ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Syed Ahmed Mahmud
Makhdoom Ahmed Mehmood () (born 12 September 1955) is a Pakistani businessman and politician who is the chairman of JDW Group. Belonging from Jamal Din Wali Tehsil Sadiqabad of District Rahim Yar Khan, in Punjab, he was elected to the National Assemblies on IJI ticket in 1990–1993, PMLN's ticket from 1993 to 1996 and 1996 to 1999. He was also elected to Punjab Assembly on PML-N ticket from 1988 to 1990, and on PML-F ticket from 2008 to 2012. He remained District Nazim Rahim Yar Khan from 2001 to 2005. At the end of 2012, he left PML-F and joined PPP on desire of then President Asif Ali Zardari who had declared him Governor-designate of Punjab. Before joining the Peoples Party, he was part of the Muslim League-F, but joined the Peoples Party after settling for the governorship. He left PML-F and became Governor Punjab. Presently, he is the president of PPP South Punjab chapter. Political career On 3 January 2013, he took oath as 29th Governor of Punjab. He resigned from th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governor Of Punjab, Pakistan
The Governor of Punjab is the appointed head of state of the provincial government in Punjab, Pakistan. Although the Governor is the head of the province on paper, it is largely a ceremonial position; and the main powers lie with the elected Chief Minister of Punjab and the Chief Secretary of Punjab, the senior-most bureaucrat in the province. However, throughout the history of Pakistan, the powers of the provincial governors were vastly increased, when the provincial assemblies were dissolved and the administrative role came under direct control of the governors, as in the cases of martial laws of 1958–1972 and 1977–1985, and governor rules of 1999–2002. In the case of Punjab, there was direct governor rule in 1949–1951, when the provincial chief minister of that time was removed and assemblies dissolved. Powers of Governor Executive Powers related to appointment, removal , oath taking etc. Legislative powers related to provincial assembly of Punjab. Judicial po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaukatullah Khan
Shaukatullah Khan is a Pakistani politician from Bajaur Agency who served as Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from February 2013 to April 2014. He was appointed by the President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, on the advice of the Prime Minister Raja Pervaz Ashraf on 11 February 2013. He replaced Barrister Masood Kausar. Before being appointed as governor, he was holding the portfolio of Federal Minister for States and Frontier Region. Engineer Shaukatullah Khan was also a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from NA-43 (Nawagai, Bajaur Agency). The 43-year-old tribesman emerged successful by securing 7,428 votes from NA-43 where his father Bismillah Khan had won twice in 1988 and 1993 elections. Bismillah Khan also served as parliamentary secretary for religious affairs in the National Assembly. His brother, Hidayatullah, is a senator. Shaukatullah Khan is an alumnus of Cadet College Kohat (CCK), and completed his studies there in 1986. Later pursuing an engineering degr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Syed Masood Kausar
Masood Kausar is a Pakistani politician who was 28th Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He held many senior government positions including; Speaker of the Assembly, Minister for Communications, Deputy Leader of Opposition in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and chairman of standing committee while he was Member of the Senate of Pakistan. He is one of the founding members of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). Early life and education Masood Kausar earned his Bachelor of Arts from Islamia College, Peshawar. After completing his degree, he opted for education in law and jurisprudence and got his LLB degree from the Peshawar University in 1960. He was called to the Bar in 1968 from the Honorable Society of Lincoln's Inn, England. Kausar took keen interest in the extra-curricular activities at all the educational institutions he attended and was very popular among students and his colleagues. He has a rare distinction to his credit for having been elected as President of the Khyber Union ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governor Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (formerly known as Governor of North-West Frontier Province) is the appointed head of state of the provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (formerly North-West Frontier Province, or NWFP), Pakistan. Although the governor is the head of the province on paper, it is largely a ceremonial position; and the main powers lie with the elected Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa the senior-most bureaucrat in the province. However, throughout the history of Pakistan, the powers of the provincial governors were vastly increased, when the provincial assemblies were dissolved and the administrative role came under direct control of the governors, as in the cases of martial laws of 1958–1972 and 1977–1985, and governor rules of 1999–2002. In the case of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, there were two direct governor rules, in 1975 and 1994, when the provincial chief ministers of those times were removed and assemblies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pir Karam Ali Shah
Pir Karam Ali Shah (c. 1934 – 2020) was a Pakistani politician who served as governor of Gilgit-Baltistan. He was appointed governor on January 26, 2011, by President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari. He was succeeded by Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Barjees Tahir, who took office on 16 February 2015. Pir Syed Karam Ali Shah hailed from Kuchdeh valley (Shahi Dour) which is located in Tehsil Ishkoman Valley which is approx 120 km away from Gilgit-Baltistan city. Shah died of COVID-19 in 2020 and was buried at Gilgit. See also * List of current Pakistani governors A governor (—) is the head of a province, appointed by the president of Pakistan on the advice of the prime minister. The governor is the nominal head of the provincial executive and the representative of the federal in their province. Articl ... References Governors of Gilgit-Baltistan People from Gilgit-Baltistan 1934 births Pakistan People's Party politicians 2020 deaths Deaths from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Governor Of Gilgit-Baltistan
The governor of Gilgit Baltistan is the appointed head of state of the provincial government in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The governor is designated by the prime minister of Pakistan and is normally regarded a ceremonial post. However, throughout the history of Pakistan, the powers of the provincial governors were vastly increased, every time the provincial assemblies were dissolved and the administrative role came under direct control of the governors. The current governor is Syed Mehdi Shah, who assumed office on 15 August 2022. Powers of Governor Executive Powers related to appointments, removal, issuing orders and oath taking. Legislative Powers related to Gilgit Baltistan Legislative Assembly. Judicial Powers related to Supreme Appellate Court and Chief Court of Gilgit Baltistan Emergency Powers related to emergency in Gilgit Baltistan Executive Powers He is ceremonial and appointed head of state. All executive powers are exercised by Government consisting of Chief ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muhammad Khan Achakzai
Muhammad Khan Achakzai (—; , born 1 January 1930) is a Pakistani politician who served as the 23rd Governor of Balochistan. Early life and education He’s the son of Abdul Samad Achakzai and the elder brother of Mahmood Khan Achakzai and Hamid Khan Achakzai, all politicians. He earned his Bachelor’s from University of the Punjab, his Master’s in Economics from the University of Strathclyde and his Master’s in Public Administration from the Harvard University. He is fluent in his native Pashto as well Urdu, English and Persian. Academic and professional career Following his studies he became a Lecturer at the Government College, Quetta and then Associate Professor at the University of Balochistan before serving in the Planning Commission, Islamabad till his retirement. Political career He was affiliated with the Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party and hails from the prominent Achakzai political family of Balochistan. Achakzai was appointed as Governor of Balochist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nawab Zulfikar Ali Magsi
Nawab Zulfiqar Ali Magsi (Urdu: ; born 14 February 1954) was the 19th Governor of Balochistan since 28 February 2008 to 9 June 2013 as well as the Chief Executive of Balochistan since 14 January 2013. Magsi also served as Chief Minister of Balochistan in the Benazir Bhutto government of 1993–1996. He is the current Nawab and Tumandar of the Magsi Tribe.Saleem Shahid"Former CM Magsi appointed governor"Dawn newspaper, 28 February 2008, Retrieved 19 May 2022 Nawab was appointed as the chief executive of Balochistan on 13 January 2013 after the sacking of Aslam Raisani's unpopular government and imposition of Governor's Rule. It was the main after effect of the January 2013 Pakistan bombings. Nawab Magsi did his schooling from Aitchison College, Lahore. He first came to politics in 1977, when he won as an independent candidate seat from his native constituency in the provincial assembly. However, his family was involved in Balochistan politics before Pakistani independence. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
