Asfand Yar Khan Kakar Explained

Asfand Yar Khan Kakar
Office:Member of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan
Term Start:Feb 2024
Office1:Member of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan
Term Start1:2008
Term End1:2013
Office3:Minister for Food, Balochistan
Term Start3:2008
Term End3:2013
Birth Place:Tehsil Barshore, District Pishin, Pakistan
Birth Date:1 June 1980
Nationality:Pakistani
Party:Pakistan Peoples Party (2013-present)
Profession:Politician
Known For:Head of Kakar Tribe

Asfand Yar Khan Kakar is a Pakistani politician and ethnic Pashtun tribesman. He is currently serving as a member of the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan since February 2024.[1] He has also served from 2008 to 2013.

He is a native of Tehsil Barshore of District Pishin, and Head of Kakar Tribe. His affiliation is with Pakistan Peoples Party and has been Minister for Food within the provincial cabinet from 2008 to 2013.[2]

In February 2024, his campaign office was bombed, killing dozens, the day before the 2024 Pakistani general election.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PB-48 Election Result 2024 Pishin 2, Candidates List .
  2. http://www.pabalochistan.gov.pk/index.php/members/profile/en /26/411 Provincial Assembly of Pakistan website
  3. News: 2024-02-07 . Pakistan polls 2024: Blasts target candidates' offices, at least 30 killed on eve of election . 2024-02-07 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.