Gholam Mujtaba
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 Dr. Gholam Mujtaba |
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| Born | Urdu: غلام مجتبی December 16, 1955 Karachi, PAKISTAN |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Term | Central Leader-APML[1] |
| Political party | APML-All Pakistan Muslim League[1] |
| Religion | Islam |
| Spouse | Begum Mujtaba |
Golam Mujtaba,[6], (Urdu: غلام مجتبی) (born on 16 December 1955 in Karachi, Pakistan) is a prominent politician of urban Sindh [7] in Pakistan[2] [8]. He served as Provincial Advisor Sindh,[9], Pakistan (1992–94).[3] He was the leader of the coalition party to the Sindh Government from 1992-94[4][10]. Dr. Mujtaba was a prominent student leader of Pakistan (1976–78). He was elected General Secretary of the Karachi University Students Union in 1976, and served as a member of the University Senate and Syndicate in 1976-78.[5][11].
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[edit] Works
Dr. Mujtaba is a author of a number of publications on cardiovascular Pharmacology [12],
- Author(s): Mujtaba, Gholam; Botting, J.H. Journal Title: Pakistan Journal of Pharmacology. ISSN: 0255-7088. Year: 1988. Volume: 5. Issue: 1. Pages: 37-44 …).
- Author(s): Mujtaba, Gholam; Botting, J.H. Journal Title: Fifth South Asian Regional Conference on Pharmacology, Beijing, China. Year: 1988, Pages: 0-41 (,[5][6]).
He is also an author of various international articles on current affairs (,[7][8]). Dr. Mujtaba also authored “Waqiya-e-Meraj in relevance to contemporary science”. The book discusses Islamic history of the past fourteen hundred years, where an author has presented evidence in congruence to the present-day science to manifest the journey of Al-Isra Wal Meraj, a physical actuality.[9] Dr. Mujtaba is a strong proponent of religious harmony, and has published articles and books in support of it [13].
[edit] Present Positions Held
- Dr. Gholam Mujtaba is the Central Vice President of the All Pakistan Muslim League. [14]
- Member Presidents Circle American Security Council Foundation, USA [15].
- Member Chairman’s Advisory Board Republican Party of the United States [16].
- Director Corona-Elmhurst Center for Economic Development, New York [17].
- Chairman, Pakistan Graduates Forum, Pakistan [18].
[edit] Political Career (Past)
- Member President’s Victory Team, Republican Party USA (2000–08)[19].
- Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh, Pakistan (1993)[20].
- Chief Organizer, National Peoples Party Overseas. (1988–92)[21].
- President Pharmacy Teachers Association of Pakistan (1987–88)[22].
- General Secretary Karachi University Students Union (1976–78)[23].
- Member Karachi University Syndicate & Senate (1976–78)[24].
- Chairman Literary & Debating Society Karachi University Students Union (1975).
- Faculty Representative Karachi University Students Union (1975)[25].
[edit] Professional Positions Held
- Associate Dean American International School of Medicine Dubai & Chairman Scholarships Committee of the University [26].
- Visiting Professor Hindu Mandal Hospital, Tanzania,[27].
- Visiting Professor Baqai Medical University, Pakistan.
[edit] Family Background
Dr. Mujtaba Belongs to a noble family of Karachi, Pakistan. His father was a civil servant of Pakistan, Late Gholam Mustafa, who died in 1984 in Makkah Al-Mukarramah while performing Tawaf-e-ka'aba. The family has feudal roots in Bihar India. His father was the first Muslim to top Calcutta University, the capital of British India in 1937.He was the General Secretary of the Muslim Students Association Calcutta chapter in the Pakistan independence movement. He was a key player of the Mohammadan Football Club, the leading soccer team of India. He was born and raised in a feudal-lord family of Nalanda, Bihar, and migrated to Lahore upon Pakistan's creation.[10]
Begum Mujtaba, Pharm.D., was born in Pakistan at 37 Beaumont Road, PIDC, Karachi. She is the niece of the Founding Prime Minister of Pakistan, the late Liaqat Ali Khan. Her maternal grandfather, Chaudhary Ghulam Fareed, was the Nawab of Karnal. Her father, the late Dr. Abdul Majeed Khan Rao, had a medical practice in Karachi. Her first cousin, Maj.General (R) Rao Farman Ali Khan, was a renowned leader within Pakistan Army. Her maternal uncle, Ghulam Rasheed, was first Commissioner of Karachi, while the younger uncle, Professor Dr. Ghulam Bheek, served as the first Secretary Health Government of West Pakistan. The former Defense Minister of Pakistan, Late Rao Sikander Iqbal, was her first cousin. She hails from a preeminent family in Pakistan, individuals who helped write many of the golden chapters in the foundation of Pakistan.[10]
[edit] Political Interest
- Research in current political affairs, Islamic movements in South Asia and the Middle East [28].
- Professor Mujtaba has a wide range of experience in teaching, politics and business. He was the leader of the coalition party to the Sindh Government enjoying the majority support of the Members of the Provincial Assembly. Though lost elections in 1993 to the largest constituency of the National Assembly of Pakistan, he remained the key cabinet Advisor to the Sindh Chief Minister and was successful in averting sectarian and ethnic violence, and containing crime in the province [29].
- He was a close associate of the former President Pervez Musharraf during his last days in power. He succeeded in striking a deal with the then opposition, but failed to dispense the covert under wrap [30].
[edit] Education
Dr. Mujtaba received his early education at Rajshahi Cadet College,.[2] He studied Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) at the University of Karachi (1972–77) [31] , Pharmacology (M.Sc. Pharmacology) at King’s College London (1987) :[32]. Medicine (Doctor of Medicine) at American International University (2004): [33]. Professor Dr.Gholam Mujtaba was awarded Honorary Doctorate of Science (D.Sc.) by the American International University (2011): [34].
He is a Fellow of the Inter-American College of Physicians and Surgeons, Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health [35].
[edit] Awards
Dr. Gholam Mujtaba was awarded "Pakistan Peace Award" in September 2011, at the National Youth Conference.[11]
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ a b http://apmlonline.org/
- ^ a b Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Pakistani American Gholam Mujtaba, a New Yorker who served as Adviser to Sindh Chief Minister, Pakistan. He was the General Secretary Karachi University Students Union and a ... [1].
- ^ Archives: Government of Sindh gazette notification 1992,[2].
- ^ Archives: Pakistani newspapers news reports, the Daily Dawn,[3], the Daily Jang,[4], the News:1992-94, [5]
- ^ a b Mujtaba, G; Botting, JH (1987). "The effects of eicosapentaenoic acid on perfused mesenteric arterial bed". Pakistan Journal of Pharmacology 4 (2): 39–47. ISSN 0255-7088.
- ^ Mujtaba, G; JH Botting (1988). "The effects of thromboxane antagonist on perfused mesenteric arterial bed". Pakistan Journal of Pharmacology 5 (1): 37–44. ISSN 0255-7088. http://emro.who.int.
- ^ Archives: the Sunday issue of the Daily News ”Health Section” weekly article 1988-89.
- ^ Archives: articles in the Daily Jang, Daily Express, Daily Nawa-e-Waqt Karachi, Pakistan.
- ^ http://www.drgholammujtaba.com/publications.php
- ^ a b http://www.drgholammujtaba.com/about.php
- ^ http://www.drgholammujtaba.com/pictures_video.php
9. Judiciary: It's a test for a Pakistan entering the 21st century." -Dr. Gholam Mujtaba, Former Adviser to Chief Minister Sindh. Presently in New York, U.S.A. ..[36]
10. University of Karachi: Distinguished Alumni Dr. Gholam Mujtaba [EconomicsStudents .[37]
11. He was the father of cadet 4/185, Gholam Mujtaba. The first cadet to be enrolled was Shaikh Abdul Hamid (cadet 1/1). He is the founder of ORCA, ... Rajshahi Cadet College
12. Pakistan Web Directory...Gholam Mujtaba. Dr. Gholam Mujtaba. [38]
13. Kamran's Personal Page: Chaudhry Kamran Fayyaz's Personal Web Page [39]
