Raza Hayat Hiraj Explained

Muhammad Raza Hayat Hiraj
Birth Date:21 July 1965
Birth Place:Punjab, Pakistan
Nationality:Pakistani
Alma Mater:University of Leicester
Occupation:Politician
Honorific-Prefix:Barrister
Parents:Mahr Khizar Hayat Hiraj
Relatives:Muhammad Akbar Hayat Hiraj (brother)
Asghar Hayat (brother)
Office1:Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan
Term Start1:29 February 2024
Constituency1:NA-144 (Khanewal-I)
Term Start2:2013
Term End2:2018
Constituency2:NA-156 (Khanewal-I)
Successor2:Syed Fakhar Imam
Term Start3:2008
Term End3:2013
Constituency3:NA-156 (Khanewal-I)
Predecessor3:Himself
Successor3:Himself
Term Start4:2002
Term End4:2008
Constituency4:NA-156 (Khanewal-I)
Successor4:Himself
Office8:Minister of State for Overseas Pakistanis
Term Start8:25 April 2006
Term End8:15 November 2007
President8:Pervez Musharraf
Primeminister8:Shaukat Aziz
Office7:Minister of State for Housing and Works
Term Start7:3 May 2011
Term End7:19 June 2012
President7:Asif Ali Zardari
Primeminister7:Yusuf Raza Gilani
Office12:Minister of State for Human Rights
Term Start12:23 November 2002
Term End12:26 June 2004
President12:Pervez Musharraf
Primeminister12:Zafarullah Khan Jamali
Office11:Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs
Term Start11:23 November 2002
Term End11:24 April 2006
President11:Pervez Musharraf
Primeminister11:Zafarullah Khan Jamali
Otherparty: PTI (2018-2024)
PMLN (2013-2018)
PML-Q (2008-2013)
PPP (2002-2008)
Party: PMLN (2024-present)

Barrister Muhammad Raza Hayat Hiraj (; born 21 July 1965) is a Pakistani politician who is the MNA from NA-144 (Khanewal-I) for the 16th National Assembly of Pakistan and has been a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from 2002 to May 2018.

Early life and education

He was born on 21 July 1965 to Mahr Khizar Hayat Hiraj.[1] [2] [3]

He received his LLB degree from University of Leicester in 1992.

Political career

2002 Election

He was elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan as a candidate of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) from Constituency NA-156 (Khanewal-I) in 2002 Pakistani general election.[4] [5] [6] [7] He received 86,438 votes and defeated Fakhar Imam, a candidate of Pakistan Muslim League (Q) (PML-Q).[8] He became part of Pervez Musharraf's cabinet[9] and served as Minister of State for Information Technology, Law, Justice, Human Rights, Parliamentary Affairs, and Overseas Pakistanis.[10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20]

United Nations

On 13 October 2003, he articulated Pakistan's stance during the plenary session of the United Nations General Assembly regarding equitable representation and the expansion of Security Council membership.[21] [22] [23] He said:

"Pakistan firmly believes that objectives of reform and expansion of the Security Council should be to promote greater democracy, and participation, and transparency, and accountability, in the work of the Security Council.[24] "

2008 Election

He was re-elected to the National Assembly as a candidate of PML-Q from Constituency NA-156 (Khanewal-I) in 2008 Pakistani general election.[25] [26] [27] [28] [29] He received 71,381 votes and defeated Syed Fakhar Imam, a candidate of PPP.[30]

Bill to Disqualify MPs with Dual Nationalities

In April 2011, he introduced a private constitutional amendment bill in the National Assembly seeking the disqualification of parliamentarians and bureaucrats holding dual nationalities or possessing assets or bank accounts outside Pakistan.[31] [32] [33] Article 62 and 63 elaborate on the conditions under which a person can be removed.[34] [35] [36] He remarked while presenting the bill before the House:

Those who take oath of loyalty to another country cannot safeguard the interests of Pakistan.[31]

Demand for New Province

In August 2011, he highlighted the disparities in resource allocation between central and South Punjab and demanded a new province.[37] He said:

Punjab spends around Rs. 25,000 per year on policing, health and education for one person in its central parts while the amount is reduced to Rs. 250 to 300 when it comes to a person in South Punjab. In our area, two cusec canal water is given for one thousand acres while in Faisalabad district they give 16 cusec for the same number of acres. If our demand for a new province is not met, we (MNAs from South Punjab) will resign from the National Assembly in protest.

2013 Election

He was re-elected as a member of the National Assembly as an independent candidate from Constituency NA-156 (Khanewal-I) in 2013 Pakistani general election.[38] [39] [40] [41] He received 79,675 votes and defeated Syed Fakhar Imam, a candidate of Pakistan Muslim League (N) (PML-N).[42] He was accused of rigging in the election and Syed Fakhar Imam filled rigging petition against him in the Election Commission of Pakistan.[43]

In May 2013, he joined PML-N.[44] He served as Minister of Housing and Works from 3 May 2011 to 19 June 2012.[45]

2018 Election

In March 2018, he quit PML-N and joined Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf.[46] [47] [48] He participated as a candidate of PTI from Constituency NA-156 (Khanewal-I) in 2018 Pakistani general election and secured 92,039 votes but lost to Syed Fakhar Imam, who as an independent candidate secured 101,520 votes.[49] [50]

2024 Election

In the 2024 Pakistani general election, he participated as an independent candidate from Constituency NA-144 Khanewal-I[51] [52] against Syed Abid Imam, the son of Syed Fakhar Imam and Abida Hussain.[53] [54] [55] [56] He won with 118,999 votes,[57] while Syed Abid Imam secured 78,269 votes.[58] [59] [60] [61] He joined PML-N on 14 February 2024.[62] [63] [64] He took oath on 29 February 2024.[65] [66] [67] [68]

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Detail Information. 9 July 2017. 21 April 2014. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20140421152712/http://www.pildat.org/mna/rsDetail.asp?detid=156. 21 April 2014.
  3. News: Educational background of state ministers. 9 August 2017. DAWN.COM. 6 September 2004. en. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170810092608/https://www.dawn.com/news/369652. 10 August 2017.
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  5. Web site: Some independents have a history of switching loyalties . 2024-02-12 . www.thenews.com.pk . en.
  6. Web site: Sattar . Farooq . 2018-07-12 . Triangular fight may benefit Fakhar Imam in NA-150 . 2024-02-08 . DAWN.COM . en.
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  8. Web site: 2002 election result. ECP. 12 April 2018. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180126141507/https://www.ecp.gov.pk/ge/ge2002vol2.pdf. 26 January 2018.
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  10. Book: Khan, Tahira S. . Beyond honour : a historical materialist explanation of honour related violence . 2006 . Karachi; New York : Oxford University Press . Internet Archive . 978-0-19-597902-2 . 304.
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  17. Web site: 2004-07-26 . Parliament to complete tenure: Raza . 2024-02-09 . Brecorder . en.
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  22. Web site: Hiraj . Muhammad Raza Hayat . Pakistan . 2003-10-17 . Registro #506992 . 2024-02-09 . United Nations Digital Library System . es.
  23. Web site: Hiraj . Muhammad Raza Hayat . Pakistan . 2003-10-13 . Record #531420 . 2024-02-09 . United Nations Digital Library System . en.
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  25. Web site: 2012-06-24 . PML-Q's Faisal Saleh Hayat refuses to join new cabinet . 2024-02-12 . The Express Tribune . en.
  26. Web site: 2013-02-04 . Memorial service: NA remembers Jam Yousaf . 2024-02-11 . The Express Tribune . en.
  27. Web site: Newspaper . the . 2011-05-02 . Fourteen PML-Q lawmakers join federal cabinet . 2024-02-09 . DAWN.COM . en.
  28. News: Fakhr Imam seeks re-poll in NA-156. 7 April 2017. DAWN.COM. 23 February 2008. en. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170408081552/https://www.dawn.com/news/290581. 8 April 2017.
  29. News: Murder case: MNA-elect summoned on 27th. 7 April 2017. DAWN.COM. 25 February 2008. en. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170408081409/https://www.dawn.com/news/290860/newspaper/newspaper/column. 8 April 2017.
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  31. Web site: Newspaper . the . 2011-10-21 . Dual standards on dual nationality . 2024-02-12 . DAWN.COM . en.
  32. Web site: 2011-07-05 . ECP's recommendation: dual nationality holders be barred from taking part in elections . 2024-02-12 . Brecorder . en.
  33. Web site: 2011-04-19 . New bill seeks to disqualify MPs with dual nationalities . 2024-02-12 . The Express Tribune . en.
  34. Web site: 2018-04-13 . Article 62 — A brief look at the law . 2024-02-12 . The Express Tribune . en.
  35. 2018-01-01 . Analysis of article 62 and 63 of 1973 constitution .
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  37. Web site: Daily Jang: Latest News, Breaking News Pakistan, Entertainment, Sports, Urdu News, English News . 2024-02-12 . jang.com.pk.
  38. Web site: National Assembly of Pakistan . 2024-02-10 . na.gov.pk.
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  40. News: PPP, PML-Q break-up may deprive them of 24 NA seats. 6 March 2017. The Nation. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170306131414/http://nation.com.pk/national/22-Mar-2013/ppp-pml-q-break-up-may-deprive-them-of-24-na-seats. 6 March 2017.
  41. News: SC reserves judgment in poll dispute case. 6 March 2017. DAWN.COM. 26 September 2014. en. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170307045406/https://www.dawn.com/news/1134404. 7 March 2017.
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  44. News: Tahir. Zulqernain. Four MPs-elect join PML-N. 12 April 2018. DAWN.COM. 17 May 2013. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180412145427/https://www.dawn.com/news/1011808. 12 April 2018.
  45. Web site: 1st CABINET UNDER THE PREMIERSHIP OF SYED YOUSAF RAZA GILLANI, THE PRIME MINISTER .
  46. Web site: 2018-03-07 . PML-N MNA Raza Hayat Hiraj joins PTI . 2024-02-08 . Daily Times . en-US.
  47. News: PML-N MNA Raza Hayat Hiraj joins PTI - Daily Times. 3 April 2018. Daily Times. 7 March 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180516111018/https://dailytimes.com.pk/211757/pml-n-mna-raza-hayat-hiraj-joins-pti/. 16 May 2018.
  48. News: Another 'wicket falls' as PML-N's Raza Nasrullah joins PTI. 5 April 2018. Pakistan Today. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180405214830/https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/03/14/another-wicket-falls-as-pml-ns-raza-nasrullah-joins-pti/. 5 April 2018.
  49. Web site: 2020-04-08 . Fakhar Imam takes oath as Federal Minister . 2024-02-09 . The Nation . en-US.
  50. Web site: 2018-06-04 . PTI finalises 85 NA candidates of Punjab . 2024-02-09 . The Nation . en-US.
  51. Web site: Desk (Lahore) . Web . 2024-02-10 . Elections 2024: Here's list of Independent candidates who do not support Imran Khan's PTI . 2024-02-11 . Pakistan Observer . en-US.
  52. Web site: Web Desk . 2024-02-10 . Independent candidates who do not support PTI . 2024-02-11 . Aaj English TV . en.
  53. Web site: 2024-02-10 . Three Hiraj brothers secure victory in Kabirwala election . 2024-02-10 . The Nation . en-US.
  54. Web site: Syeds, Hirajs, Sarganas flex muscles in NA-144 Khanewal-I . 2024-02-08 . www.thenews.com.pk . en.
  55. Web site: Gabol . Imran . 2024-02-02 . Syed and Hiraj groups dominate Khanewal electoral scene . 2024-02-08 . DAWN.COM . en.
  56. Web site: 2024-02-08 . Voters to elect four MNAs, 8 MPAs in Khanewal today . 2024-02-08 . The Nation . en-US.
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  62. Web site: 2024-02-28 . Nawaz chooses Ayaz for NA speaker . 2024-03-02 . The Express Tribune . en.
  63. Web site: 2024-02-14 . Nine newly-elected independent lawmakers join PML-N . 2024-02-16 . The Express Tribune . en.
  64. Web site: Tahir . Zulqernain . 2024-02-15 . PML-N rank & file 'let down' by Nawaz's change of heart . 2024-02-15 . DAWN.COM . en.
  65. Web site: 2024-03-01 . 302 MNAs sworn in amid ruckus . 2024-03-02 . The Nation . en-US.
  66. Web site: 2024-02-29 . NA meets today for oath-taking of new MNAs . 2024-02-29 . The Nation . en-US.
  67. Web site: Desk . Web . 2024-02-29 . Newly elected MNAs take oath in NA's inaugural session . 2024-02-29 . ARY NEWS . en-US.
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