Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh Explained

Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh
Office:Federal Minister of Maritime Affairs
Term Start:11 March 2024
Predecessor:Shahid Ashraf Tarar
Office1:Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan
Term Start1:29 February 2024
Constituency1:NA-94 Chiniot-II
Term Start2:13 August 2018
Term End2:10 August 2023
Constituency2:NA-100 (Chiniot-II)
Term Start3:1 June 2013
Term End3:31 May 2018
Constituency3:NA-86 (Jhang)
Term Start4:1 February 1997
Term End4:12 October 1999
Constituency4:NA-86 (Jhang)
Birth Date:12 September 1946
Party:Pakistan Muslim League (N)
Citizenship:Pakistani

Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh (; born 12 September 1946) is a Pakistani politician who is currently serving as Federal Minister of Maritime Affairs, in office since 11 March 2024. He had been a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan, from August 2018 to August 2023. Previously he was a member of the National Assembly from June 2013 to May 2018.

Early life

He was born on 12 September 1946.[1]

Political career

At one time, he served as president of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.[2]

He was elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan as a candidate of Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N) from Constituency NA-86 (Jhang) in 2013 Pakistani general election. He received 77,512 votes and defeated Zulfiqar Ali Shah, a candidate of Pakistan People's Party (PPP).[3] [4] [5] [6]

He was re-elected to the National Assembly as a candidate of PML-N from NA-100 (Chiniot-II) in 2018 Pakistani general election. He received 76,415 votes and defeated Zulfiqar Ali Shah, a candidate of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)[7]

He was re-elected to the National Assembly as a candidate of PML-N from NA-94 Chiniot-II in the 2024 Pakistani general election. He received 79,623 votes and defeated Muhammad Khalid, an independent candidate supported by PTI.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Detail Information. www.pildat.org. PILDAT. 26 April 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170427103819/http://www.pildat.org/MNA/rsDetail.asp?detid=86. 27 April 2017.
  2. News: Qaisar Ahmed hailed on election victory . 3 August 2018 . brecorder.
  3. News: ‘N’ pick for Chiniot MC top slot sparks councillors’ ‘revolt’. 5 March 2017. DAWN.COM. 22 December 2016. en. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170306034046/https://www.dawn.com/news/1303758. 6 March 2017.
  4. News: Rare criticism: Lawmaker’s taxing remark leaves government red-faced – The Express Tribune. 5 March 2017. The Express Tribune. 4 March 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170306131227/https://tribune.com.pk/story/847364/rare-criticism-lawmakers-taxing-remark-leaves-government-red-faced/. 6 March 2017.
  5. News: PML-N lawmaker criticises govt policies. 5 March 2017. DAWN.COM. 11 June 2016. en. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170306032719/https://www.dawn.com/news/1264178. 6 March 2017.
  6. News: 146 get PML-N tickets, though they quit party after coup. 5 March 2017. www.thenews.com.pk. en. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170306032535/https://www.thenews.com.pk/archive/print/427308-146-get-pml-n-tickets-though-they-quit-party-after-coup. 6 March 2017.
  7. News: Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh PMLN wins NA-100 election . 3 August 2018 . Associated Press Of Pakistan . 27 July 2018.
  8. Web site: Election Commission of Pakistan . 2024-07-17 . ecp.gov.pk.