Muhammad Anwar Khan (Pakistani politician) explained

Muhammad Anwar Khan
Office:Member of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Term Start:February 2024
Constituency:PK-13 Upper Dir-III
Party:PTI (2021-present)
Birth Place:Upper Dir District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
President:District President Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Upper Dir
Children:Danyal Anwar and Zaid Anwar
Residence:Insaf House Panakot Upper Dir

Muhammad Anwar Khan (Urdu: محمد انور خان) is a Pakistani politician from Upper Dir District. He is currently serving as a member of the Provincial Assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (MPA) since Feb 2024 for the second time. Initially he was elected as MPA In 2008. He is Also serving as District President Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Upper Dir.

Electoral history

In the 2002 General Elections, he contested for a National Assembly seat under the PPP banner.[1]

In the 2008 bye Elections, Anwar Khan secured a seat in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly (PK-91) as a member of the Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP).[2]

Later, Anwar Khan joined the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and became the District President of PTI in Upper Dir in 2021.[3]

In the 2024 general elections, Muhammad Anwar Khan ran as an independent candidate associated with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party in PK-13 (Upper Dir-III). He gained 32,043 votes, securing his victory.[4]

Roles

He serves as the Chairman of the Standing Committee No. 08 on Higher Education, Archives, and Libraries Department.[5] Additionally, he is a member of the Public Accounts Committee,[6] Standing Committee No. 02 on Law Reforms and Control on Subordinate Legislation,[7] and the Standing Committee No. 29 on Housing Department[8]

Career

He contested the 2024 general elections as a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf/Independent candidate from PK-13 Upper Dir-III. He secured 32,043 votes. His runner-up was Inayatullah Khan of Jamaat-e-Islami who secured 22,457 votes.[9]

Early political involvement

Anwar Khan’s political journey began in 1982 when he joined the People Students Federation (PSF). As a PSF member, he played an active role in student politics and served as the PSF President at Islamia College Peshawar during 1984-85. He became the founder and president of the Dir Student Union. In 1988-89, he was elected as the General Secretary of PSF at Peshawar University

Education

Anwar Khan holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Law (L.L.B).

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NA 33 Upper Dir Detail Election 2002 Result All Candidate Votes . 2024-09-07 . www.electionpakistani.com . en.
  2. Web site: Muhammad Anwar Khan PK-91-2008/PK-13-2024 – PAKP . 2024-09-07 . en-US.
  3. Web site: Report . BR Web Desk Recorder . 2019-12-19 . Ex-PPP stalwart of Dir Upper joins PTI . 2024-09-07 . Brecorder . en.
  4. Web site: PK-13 Election Result 2024 Upper Dir 3, Candidates List .
  5. Web site: No. 08 on Higher Education, Archives and Libraries Department (2024) – PAKP . 2024-10-02 . en-US.
  6. Web site: Public Accounts Committee (2024) – PAKP . 2024-10-02 . en-US.
  7. Web site: No. 02 on Law Reforms and Control on Subordinate Legislation (2024) – PAKP . 2024-10-02 . en-US.
  8. Web site: No. 29 on Housing Department (2024) – PAKP . 2024-10-02 . en-US.
  9. Web site: 9 February 2024 . Independent candidate Anwar Khan wins PK-13 election .

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