Pakistan political scene after election-A picture
March 26, 2008
This is the MOst current Pakistan POlitical Situation…
Fazal-ur-Rehman Biography
March 17, 2008
Prominent Representative of Islamic Parties in Pakistani politics, Always demanded Islamic laws but could not implement when his party got power in NWFP. Founder member of MMA which played a vital role in Election 2002.
Fazal-ur-rehman is son of mufti mehmood, fazal-ur-rehman is president of jamiat ulema-i- islam. he served as opposition leader in previous national assembly of 2002.
Fazal-ur-Rehman, like his father, has always remain strong opponent of Muslim League. Fazal-ur-Rehman always remained in the camp of alliances and parties that were opposed to Nawaz Sharif and other liberal political powers.
Fazl party won 6 seats in National Assembly in Feb 18, 2008 Elections .Fazl ur Rahman lost his seat from his home town Dera Ismail Khan. Fazl-ul-rehman figure has deeply been criticized in Pakistan politics due to his pro establishment stance.
In 2008 Elections, his party only got 3 seats which was a shock for him, but he decided to join hands with collation government. He had great influence on Taliban but now he is searching refuge from Taliban, his old friends. Why? mostly because of his bit Hippocratic behavior and campaigning on the name of Islam.
Altaf hussain | Altaf Bhai | MQM Don
March 17, 2008
Don of Sindh, Godfather of Karachi, Taxi Driver, Hero for some and Terrorist for others, Altaf Bhai, as they call him, is very controversial political figure in Pakistan Politics.
Altaf Hussain born on Sep 17, 1953. He is Qauid (leader) of Muthida Qoumi Movement (MQM) which is considered as second largest party in Sindh.
Altaf Hussain completed his primary education in Karachi. He completed 12th grade from City College, Karachi where he received his Intermediate Diploma in Science. Altaf Hussain got Bachelor of Pharmacy degree in 1979 from Karachi university.
After Completing his education, Altaf Bhai Migrated to America where he have to work as Taxi Driver instead of Doctor. Altaf came back to Pakistan and formed a Student Association which later became representative party of Muhajirs of Karachi in shape of MQM. Altaf Bhai’s powerful slogan, that attract the middle and lower class the most, was against Feudalism and demands of Land reforms.
Altaf bhai has been allegedly known as tha man behind the bloody events of may 12, 2007 when 48 people were shot dead on the streets of Karachi when Chief justice was going to adress the karachi bar seminar. Imran Khan criticized Altaf Hussain after 12 October’s and openly alleged him the master mind of killing and Terrorist.
Altaf Hussain, in his speech in India, said that Pakistan as the biggest blunder in the history of mankind and asked India to accept the migrants who had earlier fled and settled in Pakistan. This statement was highly criticized in Pakistan.
Altaf Hussain always supported Musharraf and his policies, he always talk about Peace but his party is big threat to karachi peace. Karachi need peace as Karachi is the biggest city of Pakistan and Altaf Bhai disturbed it many times.
Ishaq Dar Profile- Pakistan Finance Minister
March 17, 2008
Ishaq Dar, Nawaz Sharif Strong Supporter, Economic reformer during Sharif’s second term. Ishaq dar is a former finance and commerce minister of Nawaz sharif Cabinet. he served the country from 1997-99.
Dar’s economic policies achievements in the Sharif government was export-led growth as a cornerstone of economic strategy. Being made the finance minister in November 1998, he negotiated an IMF rescue package to meet an economic crisis triggered by sanctions over nuclear tests in May that year. The head of a state-run bank later proclaimed that:
“Whether you call it voodoo economics or Darnomics, he has moved things,”
referring Darnomics as the unique working of Ishaq Dar when he refused to accept a devaluation or a rise in utility charges or tax rates.
After 2208 Elections and in resulting coalition government Ishaq Dar has again assigned the post of Finance minister. Ishaq Dar took Oath of his office on March 29, 2008.
Fehmida Mirza- NA Speaker of Pakistan
March 17, 2008
Women are emerging in all sectors as well as politics. After having first lady Prime Minister, Now Pakistan national assembly is headed by a female leader.
Fehmida Mirza born Dec 20,1956. She is medical doctor. She was elected as first female speaker of National Assembly on March 19, 2008.
Dr. Fejhmida graduated from Liaquat medical college Jamshoro, sindh. She has won MNA seat for 3 consecutive terms in(1997-2002-2008) from Badin,Sindh. She is wife of Zulfiqar Ali Mirza who is close friend of Asif Ali Zardari.
Pervaiz Elahi Biography
March 17, 2008
Strong Supporter of Gen. Musharraf and his policies, Determined to become next Prime Minister, Now fighting the Battle of survival in political field. He changed the loyalties after 12 October 1999, and became CM of Punjab but Time changes.
Pervaiz Elahi born on Nov 1, 1945. Pervaiz Elahi is the nephew of Ch Zahoor Elahi and cousin of Ch. Shujat Hussain.
Pervaiz Elahi got graduation degree from Forman Christian College in 1967 and he got Diploma in Industrial management from University of London.
Pervaiz Elahi remain chief Minister of Punjab from 2002-07. He is currently serving as opposition leader in national assembly as a result of Feb18, 2008 elections. Pervaiz Elahi became chairman of Gujrat district council in 1983 and he is continuing serving MPA from 1985-07. Pervaiz got elected as Speaker of Punjab Assembly in 1997.
He has been greatly criticized in media for his support for Musharraf and his anti democracy style of government and comments regarding the uniform issue of Musharraf.
