Nasim Wali Khan
Nasim Wali Khan | |
|---|---|
نسیم ولی خان | |
| Born | 4 January 1932 |
| Died | May 16, 2021 (aged 88–89) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | Former Provincial Leader of Awami National Party |
| Political party | Awami National Party Awami National Party (Wali) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Sangeen Wali Khan, Gulalai Wali Khan, Asfandyar Wali Khan (step-son) |
Nasim Wali Khan (Urdu: نسيم ولی خان 1932 – 16 May 2021) was a female politician in Pakistan. Nasim Wali Khan was a leader of Awami National Party–Wali.[1] Nasim Wali Khan was the former provincial president and parliamentary leader of the Awami National Party in Provincial Assembly of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.[2]
She was born in 1933. She was one of the main leaders of the Pakistan National Alliance and made history in 1977 as the first woman elected from a Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province general seat in the 1977 election.[3]
Nasim Wali Khan married Abdul Wali Khan in 1954.[4] She was the mother of Sangeen Wali Khan (late), and Dr Gulalai Wali Khan[5][6] as well as step-mother of Asfandyar Wali Khan.[7] Nasim Wali Khan died on 16 May 2021 in Charsadda, Pakistan.[8][9][10]
Further reading
[edit]- "Globe-trotting". India Today. 1978-09-15.
See also
[edit]- Khan Abdul Bahram Khan
- Khan Abdul Jabbar Khan
- Abdul Ghaffar Khan
- Abdul Ghani Khan
- Abdul Wali Khan
- Khan Amirzadah Khan
- Asfandyar Wali Khan
- Sangeen Wali Khan
- Family of Bahram Khan
- Awami National Party
References
[edit]- ^ "Asfandyar a failed leader: Nasim Wali". Dawn. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
- ^ Nasim opposes referendum on Pakhtunkhwa
- ^ Encyclopaedia of Women in South Asia: Pakistan (2004) Volume 2 of Encyclopaedia of Women in South Asia, Sangh Mittra, ISBN 81-7835-187-0, ISBN 978-81-7835-187-2
- ^ Twilight of the Frontiers Iron Lady Twilight of the Frontiers Iron Lady
- ^ APP (2021-05-16). "Begum Naseem Wali Khan passes away". Brecorder. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "Asfandyar`s sister hurt in attack". DAWN.COM. 2010-08-10. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/print.asp?page=2005%5C10%5C10%5Cstory_10-10-2005_pg7_46
- ^ "Veteran politician Begum Nasim Wali Khan dies, confirms family". ARY NEWS. 2021-05-16. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ "Veteran politician Begum Naseem Wali Khan passes away". www.geo.tv. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ "Veteran politician and ANP leader Begum Naseem Wali Khan passes away". Dawn. 16 May 2021.