Nisar Ali Khan
| Nisar Ali Khan | |
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| Leader of the Opposition | |
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| Assumed office 17 September 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi |
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| Born | 1958 (age 53–54) |
| Political party | Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz |
Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan is the current Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly of Pakistan. He is a senior politician of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) and was elected as MNA for his seventh term in the 2008 general election from the constituencies NA-52 (Rawalpindi-III) and NA-53 (Rawalpindi-IV). He retained NA Seat from NA-53 (Rawalpindi-1V)[1]
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[edit] Background
Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan is an alumnus of Army Burn Hall College.
[edit] Political career
He took oath for as the National Assembly seat on 24 March 2008.[2] From 31 March 2008 to 12 May 2008, Nisar Ali Khan was a senior minister and held the portfolios of Ministry of Communication and Ministry of Food and Livestock (MINFAL).[3] However, all the PML-N ministers resigned en route on 12 May 2008 protesting the delay in restoration of judges by the PPP-led government.
Nisar Ali Khan has previously served as Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, and Provincial Coordinator during 1990 - 1993 government of PML(N). From 1997 - 1999 government of PML(N), he was again Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister. He has served as Member National Assembly (MNA) for the terms of 1985, 1988, 1990, 1993, 1997 and 2002. Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan is married and has three daughters and a son.
He was elected the Leader of the Opposition after Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi resigned from that post.[4]
[edit] Controversy
Khan is noted for his vocal anti-American railing in the National Assembly. However, it was revealed by WikiLeaks in diplomatic cables that in a 2008 conversation with then US Ambassador to Pakistan, Anne W. Patterson, Khan told Patterson that he was in fact pro-American but he and the PML-N would have to be critical of US actions in order to remain "publicly credible".[5] Nisar cited his wife and children's US citizenship as proof.[6]
[edit] References
- ^ Pakistani Leaders Online, First ever web portal of pakistani leaders
- ^ 24-strong cabinet takes oath
- ^ Ministries and Committees
- ^ "Nisar new Opposition Leader in NA" The News, 18 September 2008
- ^ "WikiLeaks: Chaudhry Nisar did not want to be seen at the US embassy in Islamabad". The Express Tribune. 2011-09-11. http://tribune.com.pk/story/249802/wikileaks-chaudhry-nisar-did-not-want-to-be-seen-at-the-us-embassy-in-islamabad/. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
- ^ "Chaudhry Nisar admits his wife, children are US citizens". Dawn. 2011-09-14. http://www.dawn.com/2011/09/14/chaudhry-nisar-admits-his-wife-children-are-us-citizens.html. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
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| Preceded by Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi |
Leader of the Opposition 2008–present |
Incumbent |
