| Shahzada Jamal Nazir | |
| Order: | Federal Minister of the Cabinet of Pakistan and Adviser with status of Minister of State to the Government of Pakistan |
| Term Start: | 2011 |
| Term End: | 2013 |
| President: | Asif Ali Zardari |
| Primeminister1: | Yousaf Raza Gillani Raja Pervaiz Ashraf Mir Hazar Khan Khoso |
| Term Start2: | 2014 |
| Term End2: | 2018 |
| Primeminister2: | Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif |
| President2: | Mamnoon Hussain |
| Birth Date: | 1973 11, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
| Party: | Independent |
| Profession: | Lawyer, Independent Consultant |
| Residence: | Islamabad, Pakistan |
Shahzada 'Prince' Jamal Nazir (Urdu: {{Nastaliq|شہزادہ جمال نظیر; born 1973) is a Pakistani politician. In 2011, he was appointed by Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani[1] as adviser with the status of Federal Minister of State for the Ministry of National Regulations and Services.[2] In 2013, he served in the interim cabinet as the Federal Minister for four ministries[3] [4] [5] that included Ministry of Religious Affairs,[6] Ministry of National Interfaith Harmony (old Minorities Ministry), Ministry of National Health Services Regulations & Coordination, and Ministry of National Heritage & Integration.[7] [8] Currently, he is serving as Member National Commission on Minorites as a former Minister for National Interfaith Harmony.
He is the younger son of the Sufi leader Pir Haroon Al Rasheed. In 2006, he married the daughter of Nawab Salahuddin Saeed head of former princely state of Amb now part of KPK.
Mr. Nazir attended high school at the Orme School, in Arizona. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the Eli Broad College of Business at Michigan State University. Mr. Nazir received a Juris Doctor from the Sturm College of Law and Master of Laws in Taxation (LL.M.), from Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver.[9] He also has a Master of Public Administration in Personnel and Labor Relations from Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan.
Mr. Nazir as Minister for National Health Services Regulations took a strong stance in his own capacity against all forms of corruption facilitated within the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan. On 9 April 2013, addressing the Senate's Standing Committee on National Regulations and Services, Shahzada Jamal Nazir made clear his resolve stating, "There will be no compromise on corruption, if anybody tries to do so it will be over my dead body."[10] Thereafter he ensured steps were taken in accordance to implement his vision for change and transparency within the departments involved.
On 3 May 2013, Shahzada Jamal Nazir asked the Director General FIA to hold an inquiry in line with his directions and stance against corruption that has declared a zero tolerance policy. Following are some the subjects that were referred to FIA:[11]
Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP):Inquiry to probe non-transparent practices, dubious delays, out of line favouritism and losses incurred to the public exchequer pertaining to (a) Pricing[12] (b) Registration and (c) Licensing.
The most important step was the initiatives taken to place moratorium on priceincreases which was imposed twice. Also, facilitated a probe by NAB for ensuring that there are no irregularities or favouritism in pricing in DRAP.
National Council for Homoeopathy (NCH):[11]
i) Irregularities committed in reimbursement of TA/DA to Council Members.
ii) Irregularities committed in appointment of acting Registrar NCH.
iii) Irregularities committed in conduction of 2012 annual / supplementary examination.
iv) Irregularities committed in cash withdrawal for payment of salary to 16 ghost employees in connivance with the then Deputy Secretary (Admn) NR&S who was also the Chairman of the NCH Finance Committee. A monthly cheque of Rs 365,009/- was withdrawn as cash w.e.f 1 July 2012 and paid to the then DS(Admn). Mode and method of disbursement of this money is unaccounted for. Show Cause notice served to the President NCH for his administrative and financial negligence in the affairs of the council.
Ordered external audit of NCH and formed a Ministerial team to accompany NCH inspection teams while visiting homoeopathic institutions to ensure transparency.
Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP):
i) Irregularities committed in granting of permission for evening shift of Pakistan Institute of Pharmacy, Dubai Garden, Plot No 5, GT Road, Sahiwal.
Pakistan Medical & Dental Council ("PMDC"):
i) FIA may wish to take cognizance of the 19 medical colleges recognised by the former Registrar and the Ministry staff at the time.
ii) Irregularities committed in granting recognition to Doctors / Dentists without fulfilment of codal formalities.
Achievements to reform the functions of the Ministry
The Federal Minister for National Regulations & Services, Shahzada Jamal Nazir ever since assuming charge of the Ministry of National Regulations & Services (now National Health Services Regulations and Coordination) has adopted a zero tolerance policy against corruption and malpractices in this Ministry. Mr. Jamal Nazir after assuming the helm of affairs not only initiated inquiries and made administrative changes in almost all subjects which are under the control of this Ministry. An operation 'clean up' the house from financial and administrative irregularities and mis-governance was decided upon so that good governance practices can be implemented and culprits are brought to the book for misusing official authority and plunder of the public exchequer or public interest at large.
The following initiatives have been undertaken by the Honorable Minister for NR&S, Shahzada Jamal Nazir after assuming charge of this Ministry:-
Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan ("DRAP"):Registration
Pricing
Administrative Measures
National Council for Homoeopathy ("NCH")
National Council for Tibb ("NCT")[13]
International Health Regulation (IHR-2005)
Pakistan Medical & Dental Council ("PMDC")
Administrative initiatives in the Ministry ("MoNRS")
Directorate of Central Health Establishment ("CHE") Karachi
Pharmacy Council of Pakistan
As Federal Minister for National Interfaith Harmony, Mr. Jamal Nazir made all efforts for peace and tolerance in the society actively promoting interfaith dialogue and harmony among the people of different faiths.[14]
Federal Minister for National Heritage and Integration, Shahzada Jamal Nazir made efforts for promotion of Pakistani literature and welfare of writer's community.[16]
Inquiry sent to Federal Investigation Agency to Probe Corruption:Central Board of Film Censors (CBFC)Irregularities with respect to:-i) Files of movie censored are not complete in all respects and important documents are missing.ii) Additional fee of motion pictures which was to be deposited in the national treasury was not deposited as per prescribed rules. iii) Importers were in total control of this regulatory body and Indian Motion Pictures detrimental to the interest of Pakistan like AIK THA TIGER and AGENT VINOD were allowed in the era of the Ex-Chairman for which FIA inquiries in Islamabad and Lahore circles are still underway. Despite two (2) reminders to the parent Ministry by the incumbent administration, a financial audit has not been commenced. It is alleged that certification of Foreign films was done against money under the table and for English films the going rate was at the times of the former chairman CBFC.iv) 164 cards were issued to individuals who were so-called (coordinators) of the CBFC for facilitating their free entry into cinema houses across the country. This was a blatant disregard to rules as no such post exists.v) Members made to CBFC to facilitate approval of films on a fast track basis.
Proposed Policy and Achievements for Central Board of Film Censors
Cultural Heritage Diorama on Saudi Arabia at Lok Virsa Heritage Museum, IslamabadOn the directions of Federal Minister Shahzada Jamal Nazir, the Ministry of National Heritage & Integration was pleased to establish a Cultural Heritage Diorama on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the Lok Virsa museum, Islamabad. This was to illustrate not only the cultural of Saudi Arabia, but to in fact show how their cultural impacted upon the culture of Pakistan when Islam was introduced by the Arabs to the subcontinent. To honour the commitment of the Saudi Ambassador H.E. Dr. Abdul Aziz Bin Ibrahim Al Ghadeer to the people of Pakistan, on the directions of Shahzada Jamal Nazir the cultural diorama was named Al-Ghadeer room.[17]
In 2014, the Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif approved of Mr. Jamal Nazir to be appointed as a Member on National Commission on Minorities. A commission, which in co-ordination with the Ministry of Religious Affairs is an initiative of the Prime Minister to engage Pakistanis of all beliefs in an interfaith dialogue to create harmony. He works for the minorities in Pakistan has been highly appreciated even in the international community.
Shahzada 'Prince' Jamal Nazir serves as Present Chairman of NIPN (Nusrat Islam Peoples Network[18]). Nusrat-e-Islam is a social network of likeminded individuals in Pakistan from all walks of life, who are dedicated to creating a better Pakistan at all levels and providing humanitarian services to the people of Pakistan regardless of religion, colour, caste or creed as envisioned by the founding father Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Mr. Jamal Nazir has served as law clerk to Honorable Sidney B. Brooks, Chief Judge for the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Denver, Colorado.[19] As a summer associate he also worked at the Gorsuch Kirgin LLP, a Denver, Colorado–based law firm. And as a bankruptcy associate at General Capital Partners,[20] an investment firm. Among other literary contributions, he has authored a comprehensive article on Estate and Gift Taxation and Family Limited Partnerships.[21]
In Pakistan he is a High Court advocate and has served as legal adviser/corporate lawyer with the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL).[22] Mr. Jamal Nazir has also briefly taught Business Law to the MBA students at the Air University Islamabad, Pakistan.