Gholam Mujtaba () (born 16 December 1955) is a

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politician. He served as the provincial advisor in

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from 1992 to 1994. He was the leader of the coalition party to the Sindh Government from 1992 to 1994. Previously, he had been a student activist; he was elected General Secretary of the

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Students Union in 1976, and served as a member of the University Senate and Syndicate in 1976–78. He is currently chair of the Pakistan Policy Institute in the United States.

Early life and family

Mujtaba was born in Karachi, Pakistan. His father, Gholam Mustafa, originally from Patna, Bihar, was the first Indian Muslim to top the University of Calcutta in 1937. He was also the General Secretary of the Muslim Students Federation's Calcutta chapter during the Pakistan independence movement. Family archives and historical documentation (Calcutta University alumni records, 1937) He received early education at Airport Model School, Rajshahi Cadet College, Modern Standard High School (Lahore), and Jamia Millia College (Karachi). He completed his Bachelor of Pharmacy from the University of Karachi in 1978, where he also served as General Secretary of the Karachi University Students Union (1976–78) and as a member of both the University Senate and Syndicate. Karachi University Student Union records, 1976–78 Mujtaba earned an M.Sc. in Pharmacology from King’s College London in 1987. Personal academic record, King’s College London (1987), a Doctor of Medicine from the American International School of Medicine in 2004, American International School of Medicine (M.D. conferral, 2004) and a Doctor of Education from Argosy University in 2016.Argosy University Doctoral Dissertation Archive (2016)

Academic and professional career

He began his academic career as a lecturer in pharmacology at the University of Karachi and served as President of the Pharmacy Teachers Association of Pakistan (1987–88). Pharmacy Teachers Association of Pakistan, Annual Report 1988. He has authored peer-reviewed studies, including a well-cited article on the effects of eicosapentaenoic acid on mesenteric arterial beds. Mujtaba G, Botting JH. ''Pakistan Journal of Pharmacology'', 1987; 4(2):39–47 Mujtaba later held leadership roles in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, including President of Mujtaba Clinics (NY & NJ), CEO of Omega Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Belize), CEO of Mujtaba Group of Pharmacies (UAE), and Associate Dean at American International University (South America). Mujtaba Clinics and American International University faculty directory

Political career

Mujtaba served as Chief Organizer of the National People’s Party overseas (1988–92). He led a coalition in the Sindh Assembly and was appointed advisor to the Chief Minister of Sindh in 1992. In 1993, he contested a seat in the National Assembly but was unsuccessful in his election bid. Later, he became Central Vice President of the All-Pakistan Muslim League (APML) and an associate of President Pervez Musharraf. He resigned due to policy differences related to Karachi politics. He has been actively involved in U.S. Republican politics for over 30 years, serving in roles such as a member of the President’s Victory Team and a New York State delegate to the 2024 Republican National Convention. Dr. Mujtaba, along with his son Dr. Athar Mujtaba, is an elected County Committee official of the Republican Party in Passaic County, New Jersey. His younger son, Dr. Assad Mujtaba, contested the 2024 U.S. national elections in a predominantly Democratic district and secured over 84,000 votes, losing by a margin of only a few thousand votes.

Pakistan Policy Institute

Mujtaba is the Chairman of the Pakistan Policy Institute, a U.S.-based think tank focused on U.S.-Pakistan relations, security, and interfaith advocacy.14. Pakistan Policy Institute Official Website

Publications

Mujtaba is the author of several books and peer-reviewed publications in the fields of pharmacology, politics, and Islamic scholarship. His selected works include: Scientific Publications: Mujtaba, Gholam; Botting, J.H. “Inhibition of Cyclooxygenase Pathways in Cardiovascular Systems.” Pakistan Journal of Pharmacology. 1988; 5(1): 37–44. ISSN 0255-7088.Mujtaba, Gholam; Botting, J.H. Pakistan Journal of Pharmacology, 1988, Vol. 5(1), pp. 37–44. Mujtaba, Gholam; Botting, J.H. “Mechanisms of Vascular Reactivity.” Fifth South Asian Regional Conference on Pharmacology, Beijing, China, 1988, Abstract O-41.Mujtaba, Gholam; Botting, J.H. Fifth South Asian Regional Conference on Pharmacology, Beijing, China, 1988, Abstract O-41. Books: Waqia-e-Meraj – an exploration of the Prophet’s journey from a scientific lens. Mujtaba, G. Waqia-e-Meraj, 2017.Mujtaba, G. Waqia-e-Meraj, 2017. Haj & Umra (2018) – a practical guide for pilgrims. Mujtaba, G. Haj & Umra, 2018.Mujtaba, G. Haj & Umra, 2018. The Political Ecology of Pakistan (2018) – a political treatise. Mujtaba, G. The Political Ecology of Pakistan, Friesen Press, 2018.Mujtaba, G. The Political Ecology of Pakistan, Friesen Press, Canada, 2018. Current Affairs and Opinion Writing: Mujtaba is also a regular contributor of international opinion articles on geopolitics, interfaith harmony, and civil-military leadership. His work has appeared in various international journals and newspapers, including Al Jazeera English and Health Matters Pakistan.

Honors and beliefs

Mujtaba is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health (UK),Royal Society of Public Health Fellowship Registry
/ref> InterAmerican College of Physicians & Surgeons (USA), and Royal Society for the Promotion of Health (UK).Royal Society for the Promotion of Health (Archived Link) He is known for advocating interfaith harmony, transparency in foreign aid, and opposition to dynastic politics in Pakistan.Al Jazeera English opinion columns by Gholam Mujtaba (2019–2024)
/ref>Pakistan Policy Institute White Paper on U.S. Civil Aid Audit, 2022
/ref> In recognition of his civic, diplomatic, and interfaith leadership, Mujtaba has received multiple honors: A Congressional Recognition Award from Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) on January 25, 2015, for his dedication to the Pakistani-American community and public service through the Pakistan Policy Institute USA.Congressional Recognition Certificate by Rep. Pete Olson, January 25, 2015. Personal archive of recipient. A Certificate of Congressional Recognition from Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) on June 10, 2023, commending his leadership in strengthening U.S.–Pakistan diplomatic ties.Certificate of Congressional Recognition by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, June 10, 2023. Personal archive of recipient. A Congressional Commendation Letter from Rep. Ron Estes (KS-04) on September 8, 2022, acknowledging his contributions to interfaith dialogue, economic resilience, and cultural advocacy.Letter from Congressman Ron Estes to Dr. Gholam Mujtaba, September 8, 2022. Personal archive of recipient. A signed photograph with a personalized message of appreciation from President Donald J. Trump in 2018, recognizing Mujtaba’s contributions to U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and Pakistan.Signed photograph and personal note from President Donald J. Trump to Dr. Gholam Mujtaba, 2018. Personal archive of recipient.

Personal life

He was married to Dr. Kulsum Mujtaba, Pharm.D., an interfaith advocate and the niece of Pakistan’s first Prime Minister, Liaquat Ali Khan. She died in 2016.Family obituary notices published in Karachi and New York, 2016. His father, Gholam Mustafa, a distinguished civil servant and academic, died during Hajj in 1984 and is buried in Jannatul Mu'alla in Makkah. Dr. Mujtaba's children are established professionals in the United States, working in various sectors, including healthcare and real estate.Mujtaba family public LinkedIn profiles and verified U.S. licensing records, 2020–2025. The family has earned recognition for holding a combined total of eight doctoral degrees, setting an unmatched academic record for a Pakistani-American household.“8 Doctorates in One Family: Pakistani-American Household Sets Unmatched Academic Record,” Health Matters Pakistan, July 3, 2024

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References

1. Pakistan Policy Institute, Facebook 2. Family archives and historical documentation (Calcutta University alumni records, 1937) 3. Karachi University Student Union records, 1976–78 4. Personal academic record, King’s College London (1987) 5. American International School of Medicine (M.D. conferral, 2004) 6. Argosy University Doctoral Dissertation Archive (2016) 7. Pharmacy Teachers Association of Pakistan, Annual Report 1988 8. Mujtaba G, Botting JH. Pakistan Journal of Pharmacology, 1987; 4(2):39–47 9. Mujtaba Clinics and American International University faculty directory (archived) 10. Government of Sindh archives, Cabinet Appointment Notification 1992 11. APML Central Committee Roster, 2009 12. Pakistan Today. "Commando Ditched by His Own", 2012 13. Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman’s Advisory Board, Membership 2024 6County of Passaic, NJ. “2024 Republican County Committee Certification.” https://www.passaiccountynj.org/home/showpublisheddocument/9941/638859436914530000 7Federal Election Commission (FEC), 2024 General Election Results; Local News Reports, Passaic County Board of Elections Summary, 2024. 14. Pakistan Policy Institute Official Website 15. Mujtaba, G. Waqia-e-Meraj, 2017 16. Mujtaba, G. Haj & Umra, 2018 17. Mujtaba, G. The Political Ecology of Pakistan, Friesen Press, Canada, 2018 18. Royal Society of Public Health (UK) Fellowship Registry 19. Al Jazeera English opinion columns by Gholam Mujtaba (2019–2024) 20. Pakistan Policy Institute – White Paper on U.S. Civil Aid Audit (2022) 21. Family obituary, Karachi & NY, 2016 22. Mujtaba family public LinkedIn profiles and U.S. state licensing boards (2020–2025) 4Congressional Recognition by Rep. Pete Olson, January 25, 2015. Personal certificate archived by the recipient. 5Certificate of Congressional Recognition by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, June 10, 2023. Official event marking Pakistan Policy Institute’s U.S.–Pakistan diplomatic roundtable. 6Congressional Letter by Rep. Ron Estes, September 8, 2022. Official correspondence acknowledging Pakistani-American contributions. 7Personalized message and signed photograph by President Donald J. Trump, 2018. Recognition for support in shaping U.S. Middle East foreign policy. {{DEFAULTSORT:Mujtaba, Gholam 1955 births Living people University of Karachi alumni All Pakistan Muslim League politicians Alumni of King's College London Muhajir people Pakistani emigrants to the United States American pharmacologists Pakistani pharmacologists Politicians from Karachi