Ameer Muhammad Khan Jogezai Explained

Ameer Muhammad Khan Jogezai
Nationality: Pakistani
Birth Date:1957
Birth Place:Loralai District, Balochistan
Relations:Sardar Gul Mohammad Khan Jogezai (brother)

Ameer Muhammad Khan Jogezai was nominated to become the Governor of Balochistan after the resignation of Muhammad Khan Achakzai. His nomination was consented to by the Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan only to be rescinded later on.[1]

A pediatrician by trade, he later declined the governorship due to investigations into allegations of embezzlement and misappropriation of funds, but then clarified that his statement about declination was misrepresented. He just requested to delay the oath taking until the embezzlement charges were investigated, otherwise he was willing to accept the position.[2]

On 26 August 2018 the prime minister's office rejected the news reports about his appointment as a governor of Balochistan.[3]

Early life and family

Jogezai was born in 1957 in Loralai District, Balochistan. He belongs to the Kakar clan, of whom the Jogezais are a sub-clan.[4]

He is the younger brother of former governor of Balochistan Sardar Gul Mohammad Khan Jogezai.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dr Ameer Mohammad Khan Jogezai nominated as Balochistan governor. www.geo.tv. 25 August 2018.
  2. Web site: Dr Ameer Jogezai says ready to serve as Balochistan Governor. www.thenews.com.pk. 25 August 2018.
  3. Web site: PTI-led govt distances itself from Balochistan governor 'nominee' Dr Ameer Jogezai - Home . Dawn.Com . 2015-07-31 . 2018-08-26.
  4. Web site: امیر محمد خان جوگیزئی بلوچستان کے گورنر نامزد،’نیب کی کلیئرنس تک حلف نہیں اٹھائیں گے‘ - BBC News اردو . Bbc.com . ur . 1970-01-01 . 2018-08-26.
  5. News: PTI nominee Jogezai declines governorship. The Express Tribune. 25 August 2018. 25 August 2018.